FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 11, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: Mara Fields 843-801-3390 mara@lowcountrylocalfirst.org LOWCOUNTRY LOCAL FIRST SHARES UPDATED PLANS FOR THE GOOD BUSINESS SUMMIT AHEAD OF ORGANIZATION’S 20th ANNIVERSARY Charleston, SC – Lowcountry Local First... Continue Reading
If it comes from 1‑800 or www, is it really from the heart? This Valentine’s Day, celebrate connection by choosing gifts and experiences from local Lowcountry businesses. Shopping local supports small businesses, keeps dollars in the community, and offers thoughtful ways to show love to... Continue Reading
Join us at Lowcountry Local First's 13th annual Good Business Summit this month on February 18th as we explore business as a force for good. A special interactive breakout session after lunch will equip attendees with connections and tactics to grow collective, neighborhood-level advocacy... Continue Reading
Month Long - Black History Month events in Charleston Feb 1 - Taste of Gullah Geechee presented by Carolima’s Lowcountry Cuisine & Friends Feb 4 - SBE Certification Webinar for Small Businesses hosted by the City of Charleston Feb 4 - The Bitter & The Sweet at Philosophers &... Continue Reading
Thank you for joining us at this month’s Marketing Mindshare with Brianna Crossley and Nicole Lennox with Pollen. This session focused on building organic social media systems that help brands grow sustainably in 2026. Instead of chasing trends or posting reactively, the conversation... Continue Reading
TICKET POLICY: Tickets are non-refundable. A one-time ticket transfer is permissible. HEALTH POLICY: Due to the nature of this event, we cannot address individual allergy concerns. Each participating chef is asked to prepare at least one vegetarian dish. We ask individuals to NOT attend... Continue Reading
Happy New Year, Localists and Locavores! We invite you to review our recently approved 2026 Advocacy Priorities to see key areas where we'll be investing our time and energy in the months ahead. In other news... Local Building a strong local community starts with you and your dollars. We... Continue Reading
Lowcountry Local First is proud to announce its 2026 Board of Directors. The Board includes talented and passionate business leaders from a wide variety of sectors and backgrounds. 2026 Board of Directors (* Indicates a new board member) Executive Committee:- Chair: Kate Schmieding, Obviouslee -... Continue Reading
Lowcountry Local First (LLF) is grateful to announce that it has been selected to receive a 2026 Relentless Challenge Grant from the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce). The Relentless Challenge was established to elevate programs that reflect South Carolina's unwavering... Continue Reading
The below set of 1-year priorities for 2026 compliment the organization's ongoing Advocacy Principles as outlined here and enable the staff of Lowcountry Local First to act swiftly towards policy and regulatory opportunities that align within. 1. Advance Small Business Anti-Displacement Support... Continue Reading
Vote with your dollars this holiday season for the kind of place you want to live in every day. Shop & dine local and keep your dollars with your neighbors. Local Three new members are joining Charleston City Council in January, including Aaron Polkey, Ben D'Allesandro, and... Continue Reading
VIEW NOVEMBER 4 LOCAL ELECTION INFORMATION // Federal New policies introduced to combat tariff impacts on small business Last month, Senator Wyden (OR) introduced a joint resolution co-sponsored by Democrat and Republican senators which proposes to terminate the national emergency that... Continue Reading
