Podcast Episode 8: Nilsy Rapalo, Wellness & Beyond Life Coaching Services
Dec 21, 2021
Pictured: Nilsy Rapalo Get to know the Lowcountry’s local-independent business community, one changemaker at a time. “Small Talks, Big Ideas with Steve” is a podcast that features local business insights and updates, alongside interviews with members, sponsors, and supporters. For our 8th episode, Steve sits down with Nilsy… Read More
City of Goose Creek, Lowcountry Local First announce economic development partnership
Dec 15, 2021
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 resources and industry expertise to grow the local… Read More
Podcast Episode 7: Andy McCarthy, The Building People
Dec 14, 2021
Pictured: Andy McCarthy Get to know the Lowcountry’s local-independent business community, one changemaker at a time. “Small Talks, Big Ideas with Steve” is a podcast that features local business insights and updates, alongside interviews with members, sponsors, and supporters. For our 7th episode, Steve sits down with Andy… Read More
REV up the good!
Dec 8, 2021
We are grateful to have REV Federal Credit Union as our presenting sponsor of Buy Local Season for many reasons. This local financial institution doesn’t just support this important community initiative financially, but continues to show up as a real partner. REV sent several team members out into… Read More
LLF Advocacy Updates
Nov 30, 2021
The following are advocacy updates impacting local-independent businesses at the local, state, or federal level. For questions or more info, please contact Director of Operations, Lauren Gellatly, at lauren@lowcountrylocalfirst.org. Update on Expanded Outdoor Dining Regulations [LOCAL] Several Lowcountry municipalities loosened regulations during COVID to allow restaurants and bars… Read More
2021 Buy Local Holiday Markets
Nov 4, 2021
(Do you know of a market not listed below? Let us know!) — UPCOMING MARKETS — Daniel Island Night Market Friday | Dec. 17, 2021 | 5-8pm Guggenheim Terrace 200 Seven Farms Dr, Charleston, SC December Charleston Night Bazaar Saturday | Dec. 18, 2021 | 4-9pm Edmund’s Oast… Read More
Lowcountry Local First Urges Community to Shift Dollars Local this Holiday Season
Nov 1, 2021
Lowcountry Local First (LLF) launched its 10th annual Buy Local Season campaign on November 1st as a grassroots movement to build awareness for the positive community benefits of supporting local, independent businesses—particularly during the holiday season. The organization urges the community to shift their holiday spending to local… Read More
Podcast Episode 6: Jocelyn Patterson, Gola Sweetgrass
Nov 1, 2021
Pictured: Jocelyn Patterson Get to know the Lowcountry’s local-independent business community, one changemaker at a time. “Small Talks, Big Ideas with Steve” is a podcast that features local business insights and updates, alongside interviews with members, sponsors, and supporters. For our sixth episode, Steve sits down with Jocelyn… Read More
Podcast Episode 5: Neil Oliver (VP and Relationship Banker, First Reliance Bank)
Sep 29, 2021
Pictured: Neil Oliver Get to know the Lowcountry’s local-independent business community, one changemaker at a time. “Small Talks, Big Ideas with Steve” is a podcast that features local business insights and updates, alongside interviews with members, sponsors, and supporters. For our fourth episode, Steve sits down with Neil… Read More
Podcast Episode 4: Jeff Plotner (Co-Founder and CEO of Brackish)
Sep 3, 2021
Pictured: Jeff Plotner Get to know the Lowcountry’s local-independent business community, one changemaker at a time. “Small Talks, Big Ideas with Steve” is a podcast that features local business insights and updates, alongside interviews with members, sponsors, and supporters. For our fourth episode, Steve sits down with Jeff… Read More