Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation
Oct 3, 2022
We are in the middle of Hispanic Heritage Month! Along with the city of Charleston and the Latinx Advisory Council, our very own Raquel Padgett and Nilsy Rapalo kicked it off at a proclamation press event held on September 15. Raquel is the Director of Good Enterprises, while… Read More
Making the Most of LLF Membership: Alex Shi, Charleston Payroll
Sep 7, 2022
If you have ever attended events like our Local Socials or workshops, you have probably seen his face. September is all about making sure our members are utilizing their member benefits. It made sense to catch up with Alex Shi of Charleston Payroll, who has been an active… 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
2020 Buy Local Holiday Markets
Sep 2, 2020
(Do you know of a market not listed below? Let us know!) — UPCOMING MARKETS — Holiday Shop at Soirée Now thru Christmas | Wednesday-Sundays | 11am-5pm Soirée 70 Queen Street Charleston, SC 29403 — PAST MARKETS — Charleston Holiday Markets in Marion Square Sats and Suns,… Read More
MUSC AHH to provide health screenings at Better Block Reynolds Ave
Oct 16, 2018
MUSC Alliance for Hispanic Health (AHH) is a student-led organization that is committed to improving the health among the local Hispanic community. They encourage an inter-professional approach in our engagement with the community, and generally seek to uphold the larger purpose of MUSC as a whole, which is “to… 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
10th annual Chef's Potluck Silent Auction Items
Apr 5, 2017
**Online bidding will remain open through 6pm on April 30th, closing at the Chef’s Potluck** One of the most popular fundraising events of the year, the 10th annual Chef’s Potluck takes place at beautiful Middleton Place on April 30 from 4-7 pm. More than a dozen participating local chefs… Read More
Where to Stay for #GoodBiz2016
Aug 29, 2016
As the 2016 Good Business Summit approaches, the team here at Lowcountry Local First could not be more excited about this years’ event. We are thrilled to welcome an evolving list of inspirational guest speakers, and to offer a diverse session schedule at this year’s Summit. Excitement is in the air… Read More
Local businesses to give 5% back on Sat, April 30
Apr 6, 2016
Support these amazing local businesses giving 5% Back on Saturday, April 30th. When you shop or dine, YOU are making an impact and supporting Lowcountry Local First’s grassroots programs to implement a new model of local economic development – integrating advocacy, education and training, and relationship-building toward a… Read More