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
Lowcountry Local First to host 10th annual Eat Drink Local Month campaign in May
Mar 29, 2022
Lowcountry Local First (LLF) will host its 10th annual Eat Drink Local Month campaign throughout May 2022. The campaign will include a public Eat Drink Local Challenge, a Local Social and its 14th annual Chef’s Potluck fundraiser event. Presented by Limehouse Produce and Firefly Distillery, Eat Drink Local… 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
WSJ: "PPP is reopening. What's different this time?"
Dec 22, 2020
The below was posted on WSJ.com, Dec 22, 2020: The Paycheck Protection Program is getting a reboot as part of Congress’s latest coronavirus stimulus package. The $900 billion deal includes $284 billion for PPP, which will reopen after closing in August. Much like the program’s first iteration, the… Read More
Tips & Tricks for 2021 Business Planning
Dec 15, 2020
Tips & Tricks for 2021 Business Planning: 1. Look Back to Look Forward – Close out the year financially, review 2020 goals, accomplishments & shortcomings. Do you know what you should be looking for? 2. Manifest the results you want: Financial Plan, Strategic Plan, SMART Goals, forecasting & budgeting… 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
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