In Support of the Human Affairs and Racial Conciliation Commission
Jan 18, 2022
Lowcountry Local First supports the approval of the Human Affairs and Racial Conciliation Commission to continue to provide focus on policy solutions to address equity and economic empowerment in the City of Charleston. As we work to transform lives and build sustainable communities through business ownership, we realize… Read More
Podcast Episode 8: Nilsy Rapalo, Wellness & Beyond Life Coaching Services
Dec 21, 2021
Pictured: Nilsy Rapalo 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 8th episode, Steve sits down with Nilsy… Read More
City of Goose Creek, Lowcountry Local First announce economic development partnership
Dec 15, 2021
A new collaboration between the City of Goose Creek and Lowcountry Local First will mean localized business training, workforce development, and economic development. Goose Creek City Council approved a two-year partnership with Lowcountry Local First that will leverage existing business resources and industry expertise to grow the local… Read More
Podcast Episode 7: Andy McCarthy, The Building People
Dec 14, 2021
Pictured: Andy McCarthy 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 7th episode, Steve sits down with Andy… 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
Podcast Episode 6: Jocelyn Patterson, Gola Sweetgrass
Nov 1, 2021
Pictured: Jocelyn Patterson 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 sixth episode, Steve sits down with Jocelyn… Read More
Podcast Episode 5: Neil Oliver (VP and Relationship Banker, First Reliance Bank)
Sep 29, 2021
Pictured: Neil Oliver 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 fourth episode, Steve sits down with Neil… Read More
Podcast Episode 4: Jeff Plotner (Co-Founder and CEO of Brackish)
Sep 3, 2021
Pictured: Jeff Plotner 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 fourth episode, Steve sits down with Jeff… Read More
Podcast Episode 3: Seaton Brown (Director of MBA Admissions at College of Charleston)
Jul 30, 2021
Pictured: Seaton Brown, provided 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 third episode, Steve sits down with… Read More
Podcast Episode 2: Rachel Hutchisson (Blackbaud)
Jun 24, 2021
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 second episode, Steve chats with Rachel Hutchisson, Vice President of… Read More