About Us

OUR MISSION

Lowcountry Local First advances economic prosperity and local ownership through innovative and inclusive initiatives that build our community’s wealth and wellbeing.

WHAT WE DO

• Educate the general public on why it’s important to choose local and influence them to do so.
• Deliver resources, programming, networking, mentorship and more to local business owners from all sectors and stages.
• Work with elected officials, decision-makers and opinion leaders to foster a better environment for local business owners and entrepreneurs to start and grow their own enterprises.

WHY WE’RE DIFFERENT

We develop innovative models for sustainable and equitable local economies. Our work leverages our understanding of the 1,500+ local businesses we’ve served and is informed by staff with expertise and on-the-ground experience in local economy building, innovative economic development, entrepreneur support, sustainable agriculture, and food systems. We are connected to local economy and sustainable business organizations throughout the country, granting us access to the best models, case studies and thought leaders.

We value diversity of perspective, identity, and passion and believe we are all better when surrounded by those with unique lived experiences from our own. 

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