March: Conscious Commercial Development Month
Mar 1, 2023
There are many tangible and intangible benefits to hiring locals for your company’s commercial development, design and real estate needs. Here are just a few to consider: 1. Speed & Efficiency – Local commercial real estate companies have less red tape and HR processes than national firms. They… Read More
Guest Post: There’s No Business To Be Done On a Dead Planet
Feb 23, 2023
The below guest post has been provided by 2023 Good Business Summit attendee, Belvin Olasov, co-director of the Charleston Climate Coalition // Photo provided by Foxworthy Studios “There’s No Business To Be Done On a Dead Planet,” the environmentally-focused Beyond Profit panel closing out the Good Business Summit,… Read More
We're Hiring: Bookkeeper / Administrative Assistant
Jan 24, 2023
Organization: Lowcountry Local First Title: Bookkeeper / Administrative Assistant Location: Charleston, SC Term: Part-time, 20 hours per week. Schedule flexible. Application Deadline: Open until filled Start Date: May 1, 2023 or sooner Rate of Pay: $20 per hour. Pro-rated paid time off. Summary: Lowcountry Local First (LLF) is… Read More
We're Hiring: Good Enterprises Program Administrator
Jan 6, 2023
Organization: Lowcountry Local First Title: Good Enterprises Program Administrator Location: Charleston, SC Term: Part-time. Some evenings and weekends. Reports to: Good Enterprises Program Director Application Deadline: Open until filled; Interviews begin week of January 15, 2023 Start Date: February 15, 2023 Rate of Pay: $20/hr plus benefits Summary:… 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
Town of James Island, Lowcountry Local First Announce New Small Business Support Partnership
Aug 1, 2022
NEWS RELEASE // TOWN OF JAMES ISLAND // AUGUST 1, 2022: A new partnership between the Town of James Island and Lowcountry Local First is now offering localized business training and strategic small business support. The annual partnership includes a Community Storefront Challenge and the business training and… Read More
August 2022 Advocacy Updates
Jul 29, 2022
Below are things you should know or take action on right now as a local-independent business owner or community leader: – 2022 Member Survey findings released: Lowcountry Local First’s 2022 Member Survey found top challenges include supply chain shortages, cost of health care, and workforce woes. Despite ample… Read More
The 2022 Member Survey Results
Jul 7, 2022
At Lowcountry Local First, we believe ownership matters and relationships matter. Our goal is to support the local business community and tailor our programs to help our community gain access to every chance at success. That’s why we work with businesses, community members, and policymakers to build support… Read More
July 2022 Advocacy Updates
Jun 28, 2022
Below are things you should know or take action on right now as a local-independent business owner or leader: – SBA Summer School: Whether you’re looking to start a small business or expand your current one, SBA’s digital learning platform has everything you need to educate yourself on… Read More
May 2022 Advocacy Updates
May 2, 2022
Below are things you should know or take action on right now as a local-independent business owner or leader: Charleston County Relief *GRANTS* for Small Biz — Deadline is May 6th! This is a one-time relief grant intended to help mitigate past and present perils of COVID-19 on… Read More