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🍽️ Eat: Before making that dinner reservation, review the South Carolina Aquarium’s Good Catch Partners list of local restaurants committed to serving locally sourced seafood, such as Fleet Landing, Chez Nous, and The Grocery. Ted’s Butcherblock hosts Dinner’s for a Cause... Continue Reading

Local-Level Opportunities & Noteworthy Updates Town of Mount Pleasant launches Plan Pop-Ups: These informal conversations give you the opportunity to talk with Town's Planning Department staff members about what issues the Town should focus on most in the years ahead, from traffic and... 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

Charleston’s hospitality scene is often celebrated for its ability to feel both deeply rooted and constantly evolving. Behind many of its most compelling spaces is a powerful, often unseen force: collaboration. Few partnerships exemplify this better than the ongoing relationship between... Continue Reading

On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6–3 to strike down President Trump’s sweeping tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The Court upheld lower court decisions finding that the administration exceeded its authority by invoking a... 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

Tickets are Live! The 18th annual Chef’s Potluck is Lowcountry Local First’s largest fundraiser of the year! This event, co-presented by Indigo Road Hospitality Group and David Thompson Studio, is a joyful celebration of Charleston’s vibrant culinary scene and the people... Continue Reading

Farmers’ Markets provide excellent opportunities to meet farmers directly and learn more about their products, practices, and methods of sale, while also allowing you to stock up on fresh groceries! Fortunately for us, the Lowcountry is full of great neighborhood markets. There are more... Continue Reading

Dominion is advertising a 6% overall rate increase for the commercial class. However, for a typical small business, the actual impact could be much higher. Because of how the rates are structured, "low-energy" users (like a small retail shop or a professional office) are hit the hardest. 1. The... Continue Reading

Tort Reform and Liquor Liability, H3430, was signed into law in May 2025 for the state of South Carolina and brought significant changes to any business serving alcohol for on-premise consumption. The law was initially set to have enforcement of the alcohol service training portion begin Mar 2,... Continue Reading

H4758 is progressing through Senate amendment debates (as of March 12), aiming to regulate the distribution and sale of consumable hemp. While we support the proposed new safety and testing standards for THC-infused beverages and gummies, we do not support a full ban OR the restriction of sales... Continue Reading

TICKET POLICY: This event is rain or shine and tickets are non-refundable. A one-time ticket transfer is permissible. HEALTH POLICY: Due to the nature of this event, we cannot address individual allergy concerns. Each participating chef is asked to prepare at least one vegetarian dish. We... Continue Reading