Celebrating Busha’s Biscuits, a woman-owned mobile breakfast business that raised $15,000 through Kiva Continue Reading
Earlier this year, Lowcountry Local First (LLF) launched the first Kiva Hub in the state of South Carolina. By operating the Lowcountry Kiva Hub, LLF is helping small businesses and entrepreneurs who have trouble accessing more conventional forms of capital from banks and CDFIs. In addition to... Continue Reading
Trey successfully secured a $15,000 interest-free loan to support the production of his unique product. Continue Reading
Jocelyn, founder of Gola Sweetgrass, a footwear brand creating sweetgrass sandals inspired by the traditional art of Gullah Geechee basket weaving, raises $7,500 through Kiva. Continue Reading
Thanks to Community Support through the Lowcountry Kiva Hub, The Beehive Bilingual School Is Growing Continue Reading
J. Pink Studio, a youth dance program helping young people build confidence, discipline and creativity through the performing arts, has successfully raised $15,000 through our Invest Local Initiative to build a permanent studio space in North Charleston. Meet the Story Behind the... Continue Reading
We're excited to announce another inspiring success story from our Invest Local Initiative: Addielee’s Kitchen & Catering LLC , a women-owned food business, raised $15,000 on Kiva! Meet the Story Behind the Business Annie Whitlock’s lifelong passion for cooking is rooted in her... Continue Reading
We’re proud to spotlight another inspiring success story from our Invest Local Initiative: Sea Soap Co., a local soap-making business built on inclusion, sustainability, and heart. Meet the Mission Behind the Business For Brian, this business started with a promise. After his daughter was... Continue Reading
If you don’t already know Gina Cordoba, consider this your introduction to an incredible Charleston entrepreneur with a bold vision. A shining member of the Lowcountry Local First community, Gina has been building something special and we’re excited to share that her coffee shop,... Continue Reading
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news from our Invest Local Intiative! Fatima Seabrook, a Community Business Academy Graduate (Spring 2023), former LLF staff member, and passionate founder of Alchemy Aerial Arts, has successfully reached her goal — her Kiva loan of $15,000 has... Continue Reading
We’re thrilled to celebrate Adriana Zabala, founder of Alta Vibra LLC, for successfully raising $15,000 on Kiva.org to grow her Spanish-language communications company! Based out of Latin Groove Studios — the only Spanish-language recording studio in the Lowcountry — Alta Vibra... Continue Reading
We’re thrilled to share that Julia Crumblin, the heart and hands behind Picking Up the Pieces Enrichment Center, has received full funding for her $6,000 loan on Kiva.org! Julia’s project is a vibrant, culturally responsive childcare and homeschool support center rooted in the James... Continue Reading
