Lowcountry Local First Asks Community to Shift Dollars Local this Holiday Season
Nov 2, 2022
Lowcountry Local First (LLF) launched its 11th 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
November 2022 Advocacy Updates
Oct 31, 2022
Below are things you should know or take action on right now as a local-independent business owner or community leader: – ELECTION DAY – November 8th – Federal Support: Vice President Harris Announces New Public and Private-Sector Efforts to Advance Racial Equity at Freedman’s Bank Forum / Plans announced… Read More
Hispanic Business Association is hiring: HBA Program Coordinator
Oct 12, 2022
Organization: Hispanic Business Association (HBA) Title: HBA Program Administrator Location: Charleston, SC Term: Part-time, temporary: $20/hr; 20-30 hours/week Reports to: Hispanic Business Association Board of Directors Application Deadline: Open until filled. The Hispanic Business Association (HBA) is a nonprofit organization created to advocate, promote and support Hispanic entrepreneurs… Read More
We're Hiring: Events Coordinator
Oct 12, 2022
Organization: Lowcountry Local First Title: Events Coordinator Location: Charleston, SC Term: Full-time/ Exempt Reports to: Director of Economic Development Application Deadline: Open until filled. Salary Range: $41,000-45,000 annually, plus benefits Lowcountry Local First (LLF) advances economic prosperity and local ownership through inclusive and innovative initiatives that build our… Read More
2022 Buy Local Holiday Markets
Oct 10, 2022
(Do you know of a market not listed below? Let us know!) — UPCOMING MARKETS — Holiday Market Under the Stars Thursday | Dec. 1-Dec.15 | 5:30-8:30pm Park & Grove Holiday Sip N Shop Thursday | Dec. 1, 2022 | 6-9pm Roadside Blooms James Island Holiday Market & Movie… Read More
Podcast Episode 17: Kelly Nix & Dustin Haynes, REV Federal Credit Union
Oct 6, 2022
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 17th episode, Steve sits down with Kelly Nix and Dustin… Read More
October 2022 Advocacy Updates
Oct 5, 2022
Below are things you should know or take action on right now as a local-independent business owner or community leader: – Feeling Boxed Out: A new report highlights the impacts that monopolistic “predatory buying” have on our communities. It opens our eyes to some of the tactics that… Read More
Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation
Oct 3, 2022
We are in the middle of Hispanic Heritage Month! Along with the city of Charleston and the Latinx Advisory Council, our very own Raquel Padgett and Nilsy Rapalo kicked it off at a proclamation press event held on September 15. Raquel is the Director of Good Enterprises, while… Read More
Making the Most of LLF Membership: Alex Shi, Charleston Payroll
Sep 7, 2022
If you have ever attended events like our Local Socials or workshops, you have probably seen his face. September is all about making sure our members are utilizing their member benefits. It made sense to catch up with Alex Shi of Charleston Payroll, who has been an active… Read More
September 2022 Advocacy Updates
Sep 1, 2022
Below are things you should know or take action on right now as a local-independent business owner or community leader: – Supply Chain Woes & Rising Costs: Charleston City Paper shared a recent feature highlighting LLF’s 2022 Member Survey results, which reported supply chain shortages and delays as… Read More