Podcast Episode 20: 'Emma Cromedy, Carolima's Lowcountry Cuisine
Dec 21, 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 20th episode, Steve sits down with ‘Emma Cromedy of Carolima’s Lowcountry… Read More
Good Enterprises Initiative hosts inaugural “Ready, Set, Pitch!” event
Dec 6, 2022
Lowcountry Local First (LLF), a nonprofit focused on economic development centered around local-ownership, hosted its inaugural “Ready, Set, Pitch!” competition on December 3, 2022 to award cash and in-kind prizes to five local entrepreneurs. Nearly 200 graduates of the organization’s 12-week Community Business Academy (CBA) were invited to… Read More
December 2022 Advocacy Updates
Dec 6, 2022
Below are things you should know or take action on right now as a local-independent business owner or community leader: – A recent report from Civic Economics (Nov 2022), Unfulfilled: Amazon and the American Retail Landscape, builds a deep understanding of how Amazon affects small businesses and communities… Read More
Podcast Episode 19: Dr. Seth Strauss, Ideal Posture and Spine
Dec 5, 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 19th episode, Steve sits down with Dr. Seth Strauss of… Read More
SBA Disaster Loans Available for Businesses in South Carolina/Préstamos por desastre de la SBA disponibles para empresas en South Carolina
Dec 5, 2022
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering assistance for businesses located in regions affected by declared disasters in South Carolina. SBA also provides eligible small businesses and nonprofit organizations with “working capital to help overcome the economic injury of a declared disaster.” What you need to know… Read More