Guest Blog: Tax Tips by Accountfully
Feb 6, 2018
About guest blogger, Accountfully: Accountfully is an outsourced accounting firm that works with modern brands and businesses. We do more than the day-to-day work of professional accountants and bookkeepers. We also serve as a long-term strategic partner to help our clients navigate complex financial challenges and opportunities. We’re… Read More
A Positive Outlook for Homegrown Businesses: 2017 Member Survey
Jan 25, 2018
At Lowcountry Local First, we believe ownership matters and relationships matter. That’s why we work with businesses, community members, and policymakers to build support for local, independent businesses. We make sure you know which businesses are Certified Local and meet our criteria for a local-independent business through our… Read More
Neighborhood Captain Spotlight: Emily Mosh
Nov 17, 2017
The role of Lowcountry Local First’s Neighborhood Captains is to be a leader and a connector of local businesses, farmers, non-profit organizations and individuals in the neighborhood where their business is located. They are the “feet on the ground” in terms of the local movement and a peer… Read More
Join the Movement: 2017 Membership Drive
Oct 5, 2017
We are movement builders. We are advocates of local-independent businesses. We are Localists. Most importantly, we’re your neighbors. And just like you, we love it here. Join the movement as a business or Localist individual between October 11 and December 13, 2017, and you could win some… Read More
GoodBiz 2017 Sponsor Spotlight: South State Bank
Sep 18, 2017
South State Bank is a $14 billion asset bank providing best-in-class financial products and services, delivered with the personalized consideration that you get from being a community bank. Charleston is the home of the bank’s support center, 20 full service branches, 15 mortgage lenders, 11 commercial bankers, and 7 wealth professionals… Read More
GoodBiz 2017 Sponsor Spotlight: The Urban Electric Co.
Sep 15, 2017
Dave Dawson and his wife started The Urban Electric Company nearly 15 years ago in a tiny workshop on Romney Street in downtown Charleston. The purpose – then and now – is to create custom, made-to-order American-made lighting fixtures for interior designers and architects. Their designs are based firmly in the… Read More
Neighborhood Captain Spotlight: Cat Taylor
Aug 14, 2017
The role of the Lowcountry Local First Neighborhood Captain is to be a leader and a connector of local businesses, farmers, non-profit organizations and individuals in the neighborhood where their business is located. They are the “feet on the ground” in terms of the local movement and a… Read More
Catalyst Member Spotlight: Stasmayer, Incorporated
Jul 17, 2017
In today’s digital age, it is important that our technology runs smoothly. Stasmayer, Incorporated is the company behind the scenes that does just that. Stasmayer is an outsourced IT department for your Lowcountry-based business. It’s simple. They run the technology that drives your business so you can focus… Read More
A century of personalized service at M. Dumas & Sons
Mar 31, 2017
Since 1917, M. Dumas & Sons has proudly served the Charleston community, initially as a purveyor of service uniforms and sporting wear. The store then transitioned into the world of menswear, and over the years has introduced many well-known brands to the Charleston market, including Levi’s Jeans, Barbour,… Read More
Catalyst Member Spotlight: Indigo Road Restaurant Group
Mar 1, 2017
If you’ve eaten at a restaurant in Downtown Charleston, there’s a decent chance that it’s a restaurant represented by The Indigo Road Restaurant Group. Founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer, The Indigo Road Restaurant Group consists of Oak Steakhouse, O-Ku, The Macintosh, Indaco, The Cocktail Club, Mercantile and Mash, Bar… Read More