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City of Goose Creek, Lowcountry Local First announce economic development partnership
City of Goose Creek, Lowcountry Local First announce economic development partnership

A new collaboration between the City of Goose Creek and Lowcountry Local First will mean localized business training, workforce development, and economic development. Goose Creek City Council approved a two-year partnership with Lowcountry Local First that will leverage existing business... Continue Reading

Date posted12/15/2021


June 15 Update: Evolving into an anti-racist organization
June 15 Update: Evolving into an anti-racist organization

As we continue the work to evolve into an anti-racist organization, we wish to let transparency and humility lead the way. We will continue to provide updates on steps taken, goals set and ways you can hold us accountable. Immediate Actions Taken: – As a starting place, we held... Continue Reading

Date posted06/15/2020


COVID-19 Resource & Action Hub
COVID-19 Resource & Action Hub

** ALERT: We are now updating this Resources Hub page of our site. Please use this new page for the most current updates. ACTION ITEMS: Apply for SBA relief loan. View SC Department of Commerce resource center. View SC employment law resources. Facebook has launched a $100... Continue Reading

Date posted03/26/2020


2020 Local First Award Winners
2020 Local First Award Winners

The Local First Awards are an annual celebration of the Lowcountry’s local-independent businesses whose legacy of work and choices support the local community and envision business as a force for good. This year’s Local First Awards took place on January 8th at the Cedar Room... Continue Reading

Date posted01/15/2020