Updated: New business license bill creates tax advantages for non-local business
Feb 28, 2017
Updated May 5, 2017: Business license bills remain in committee Rep. Bill Sandifer (R – Seneca) and 13 other sponsors introduced two bills, H3650 and H3651, on February 2 that drastically cut city revenues and create tax inequities for small businesses due to special tax exemptions. These bills… Read More
Catalyst Member Spotlight: The Charleston Chronicle
Feb 16, 2017
Founded in 1971, The Charleston Chronicle is a weekly newspaper serving the Tri-county area (Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester). They address and report the news, both national and local, uniquely from the black perspective. They also are an independent and minority-owned small business. We reached out to Damion Smalls, the… Read More
Take the 2017 Eat Local Challenge
Feb 15, 2017
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Artist Spotlight: Janie Ball
Feb 15, 2017
Love Where You Paint We are excited to feature local artist Janie Ball today. Many of Janie’s pieces are currently being exhibited at Local Works right now! Visit Janie’s website to see her latest pieces and learn about upcoming shows. HOW DO YOU CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECTS? I am… Read More
So, what are the huge letters all about?
Feb 14, 2017
We’re glad you asked! Lowcountry Local First is celebrating its 10 year anniversary with a community-wide art installation. You may stumble across a large 3D letter and wonder what it is and why it exists. Local ninjas have placed 10 letters all over the Lowcountry that together, spell… Read More
2016 Annual Member Survey results are in
Feb 9, 2017
At Lowcountry Local First, we believe ownership matters, and relationships matter. That’s why we work with businesses, community members and policymakers to build support for local, independent businesses. Here’s our criteria for a “local, independent business:” The business is privately held and not publicly traded. The business is… Read More
City of Charleston Proclamation
Feb 7, 2017
WHEREAS; The City of Charleston is proud to join Lowcountry Local First in celebrating a decade of elevating the people and places that embrace the unique nature of the place we call home; and WHEREAS; by providing a singular voice for the local-independent business community Lowcountry Local First… Read More