Essentially Charleston launches local shopping platform
Nov 9, 2020
NEWS – Essentially Charleston, an online shop dedicated to sharing the essence of the city via its makers, artisans, and designers, announced its grand opening today. Filled with beautiful, carefully curated handcrafted items and products made, built or designed in the Charleston region, EssentiallyCharleston.com offers buyers an opportunity… Read More
2020 Buy Local Holiday Markets
Sep 2, 2020
(Do you know of a market not listed below? Let us know!) — ONGOING — – Be sure to find a Farmers’ Market near you this fall and holiday season! — UPCOMING MARKETS — Saturday Pop-Ups at the Port Market Saturdays, Nov 7, 21, 28 and Dec 12, 19… Read More
2019 Buy Local Holiday Markets
Nov 6, 2019
(Do you know of a market not listed below? Let us know!) — ONGOING — – Be sure to find a Farmers’ Market near you this fall and holiday season! – The Charleston Farmers’ Market hosts a special Holiday Market on Saturdays and Sundays throughout December from 9am – 3pm…. Read More
2018 Buy Local Markets
Nov 1, 2018
(Do you know of a market not listed below? Let us know!) — ONGOING — – Be sure to find a Farmers Market near you this fall and holiday season! – The Charleston Farmers’ Market hosts a special Holiday Market on Saturdays and Sundays throughout December, 9am – 3pm…. Read More
A Look Back at 2017
Dec 21, 2017
10 amazing things you helped us accomplish in our 10th year: 1. We celebrated our 10 year anniversary with a community-wide art installation known as “Love a Local,” a proclamation by the Mayor of the City of Charleston, and by honoring 10 Local Luminaries who’ve supported the local business community in… Read More
Buy Local Month Partner Spotlight: GDC Home
Nov 30, 2017
We are proud to have GDC Home as a top level supporter of our Buy Local Month campaign this year. They make living, sleeping and gathering look and feel amazing! What began in 1978 as a simple store with two sales people offering drapery and upholstery fabrics has… Read More
City of Charleston Proclamation: Buy Local Month
Nov 29, 2017
The below Proclamation was read by City of Charleston Mayor John J. Tecklenburg on November 28, 2017 at the City Council Meeting. WHEREAS; The City of Charleston is proud to join with Lowcountry Local First in supporting and celebrating Charleston’s local-independent businesses and the impact they have on… Read More
2018 Partnership Opportunities
Nov 21, 2017
Partner with Lowcountry Local First in 2018! Connect with conscious consumers and align your business with the local movement. Our Reach: – 600+ members representing 12,000+ employees – 1,000+ Average monthly Business Directory views – 11.7k+ Facebook fans – 22.3k+ Twitter followers – 16.3k+ Instagram followers – 5.2k+ e-newsletter… Read More
Guide to Easy Local Shopping: Services
Oct 31, 2017
Holy Spokes Charleston Bike Share: “Bike to Buy Local” — Buy Local Month Partner Charleston Bike Share provides an innovative and sustainable transportation option in the City of Charleston through an affordable bike share system. Sign up online for an account and pay hourly or for a monthly… Read More
Guide to Easy Local Shopping: For the Home
Oct 31, 2017
GDC Home: “There’s No Place Like It” — Buy Local Month Partner GDC offers a huge selection of home furnishings and accessories from many of the best vendors in the home furnishings industry. With three convenient locations across the Lowcountry, this home decor emporium gives their customers the opportunity… Read More