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The holiday season is here, and Charleston is full of festive markets perfect for finding unique gifts, enjoying tasty treats, and spending time with family. From craft fairs to holiday pop-ups, this guide has all the details you need to explore the best holiday markets in Charleston and soak up... Continue Reading
Local November 4, 2025, is a major date for democracy across the Lowcountry. Several municipalities across our region will hold general elections for city and town councils, and other important local offices. These are the people who make decisions that directly affect your daily life, from... Continue Reading
Lowcountry Local First (LLF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating an economy anchored in local ownership, is proud to announce the launch of the Localist Card program, a unique way for residents to support both locally owned businesses and the nonprofit’s mission. By... Continue Reading
Local November Elections – We're continually updating this post with local races, timelines, voter registration information and more. Parking garage rate changes in downtown Charleston – via WCBD News 2 As part of a comprehensive study to evaluate the feasibility of... Continue Reading
Hurricane Preparedness We’re focused on helping you best prepare for and recover from hurricane season (June 1 – Nov 30) and potential flood events throughout the year. Below is a list of resources to help you get back on track should you experience flooding or damage after a... Continue Reading
We’re thrilled to share that Julia Crumblin, the heart and hands behind Picking Up the Pieces Enrichment Center, has received full funding for her $6,000 loan on Kiva.org! Julia’s project is a vibrant, culturally responsive childcare and homeschool support center rooted in the James... Continue Reading
November 4, 2025, is a major date for local democracy across the Lowcountry. Several municipalities across our region will hold general elections for city and town councils, and other important local offices. These are the people who make decisions that directly affect your daily life, from... Continue Reading
We’re thrilled to share that Courtney Waters, the creative force behind Wax Hand Creations, has received full funding for her $7,500 loan on Kiva.org! Courtney’s business brings people together through one-of-a-kind, interactive wax hand art experiences—offering a fun, tactile... Continue Reading
Thank you to all of our members who took time in recent weeks to complete our annual Member Survey. Many of you also responded to additional follow-up surveys to help us dig deeper into specific pain points that were uncovered. Your input is critical to our ability to advocate for our... Continue Reading
Sustainability reporting skills are a value-add for companies and organizations as sustainability reporting requirements continue for federal contracts, and various state and global laws. The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is the most broadly used framework by over 80% of companies worldwide... Continue Reading
We are thrilled to congratulate Summit Grounds, founded by Gina Cordoba—a proud U.S. Army veteran and first-generation Colombian-American—on securing her funding goal of $11,500 through Kiva.org! Gina’s passion for coffee and sustainability shines through every cup. By... Continue Reading
We're thrilled to share that our Community Business Academy (CBA) graduate, Chef Rashaunda Grant, has been featured in The Island Connection! Her work teaching Southern culture through food shines in a recent article highlighting The Carolina Cookery, her cooking studio on James... Continue Reading
