Lowcountry Local First Asks Community to Shift Dollars Local this Holiday Season
Nov 2, 2022
Lowcountry Local First (LLF) launched its 11th annual Buy Local Season campaign on November 1st as a grassroots movement to build awareness for the positive community benefits of supporting local, independent businesses—particularly during the holiday season. The organization urges the community to shift their holiday spending to local… Read More
2022 Buy Local Holiday Markets
Oct 10, 2022
(Do you know of a market not listed below? Let us know!) — PAST MARKETS — Final West Ashley Farmers Market Wednesday | Nov. 2, 2022 | 3-6:30pm Ackerman Park James Island Fall Festival Market Friday | Nov. 4, 2022 |6-9pm The Town Market on James Island Holiday Market… Read More
Creative Commercial Spaces: The Station Park Circle & The Creative Realm Space
Jul 21, 2022
For the month of July, we’re spotlighting some cool ideas in the commercial real estate realm. Some of our members have interesting models and shared spaces that we can all find inspiration from. Sharon Payer is the owner the The Station Park Circle. The Station is a marketplace… Read More
Q&A with South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers
May 9, 2022
Lowcountry Local First was delighted to catch up with the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, a supporting partner of Eat Drink Local Month. Commissioner Hugh Weathers answered some burning questions we had about the agriculture industry, how the department works with our state’s farmers and consumers, and more!… Read More
Q&A with GrowFood Carolina
Mar 30, 2022
With Eat Drink Local Month quickly approaching, Lowcountry Local First heard from one of its community partners, GrowFood Carolina. Anthony Mirisciotta, General Manager, offered some insight on how business is going. What are the biggest pain points or concerns for GrowFood right now? In 2021, GrowFood Carolina celebrated… Read More
REV up the good!
Dec 8, 2021
We are grateful to have REV Federal Credit Union as our presenting sponsor of Buy Local Season for many reasons. This local financial institution doesn’t just support this important community initiative financially, but continues to show up as a real partner. REV sent several team members out into… Read More
2021 Buy Local Holiday Markets
Nov 4, 2021
(Do you know of a market not listed below? Let us know!) — UPCOMING MARKETS — Daniel Island Night Market Friday | Dec. 17, 2021 | 5-8pm Guggenheim Terrace 200 Seven Farms Dr, Charleston, SC December Charleston Night Bazaar Saturday | Dec. 18, 2021 | 4-9pm Edmund’s Oast… Read More
Lowcountry Local First Urges Community to Shift Dollars Local this Holiday Season
Nov 1, 2021
Lowcountry Local First (LLF) launched its 10th annual Buy Local Season campaign on November 1st as a grassroots movement to build awareness for the positive community benefits of supporting local, independent businesses—particularly during the holiday season. The organization urges the community to shift their holiday spending to local… Read More
Valentine's Day 2021
Jan 27, 2021
There’s so much happening in the Lowcountry for Valentine’s Day ❤️ (Do you have a suggestion not listed below? Let us know!) Events Roadside Blooms Galentine’s Floral Workshops Wednesday, February 10 | 6pm Two Blokes Brewing 547 Long Point Rd Suite 101 Mount Pleasant, SC Thursday February 11… Read More
Shift Your Dollars & Your Mindset
Dec 9, 2020
The holiday season tends to bring with it a renewed sense of optimism and hope for the year ahead. This year, despite it being a seemingly endless uphill battle, is no different. Lowcountry Local First has – for more than a decade now – ended its year with… Read More