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Jambalaya of Love Recipe, South Carolina Aquarium
Jambalaya of Love Recipe, South Carolina Aquarium

During Eat Drink Local Month, the South Carolina Aquarium shares this wonderful recipe. If you try this at home, tag us and the aquarium on Instagram and use the hashtag #EatDrinkLocalCHS By: Katelyn McGlothlin, Marketing Communications Coordinator, South Carolina Aquarium In the mid-1960s,... Continue Reading

Postedby Erika Grimes
Date posted05/11/2023


Let’s Talk Local Seafood with South Carolina Aquarium Good Catch
Let’s Talk Local Seafood with South Carolina Aquarium Good Catch

We are thrilled to have the South Carolina Aquarium back as a content collaborator during Eat Drink Local Month! They recently relaunched their Good Catch program and graciously shared some insight into how we can all support sustainable seafood practices. By: Katelyn McGlothlin, Marketing... Continue Reading

Postedby Erika Grimes
Date posted05/10/2023


Podcast Episode 25: Live Panel Discussion: "So You Wanna Start a Food Truck?"
Podcast Episode 25: Live Panel Discussion: "So You Wanna Start a Food Truck?"

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. Our 25th episode is a... Continue Reading

Postedby Erika Grimes
Date posted05/10/2023


Podcast Episode 24: Chinenyem Nwadiugwu, She Biology
Podcast Episode 24: Chinenyem Nwadiugwu, She Biology

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 23rd episode,... Continue Reading

Postedby Erika Grimes
Date posted04/27/2023


Eat Drink Local Month to shine light on local food, beverage businesses
Eat Drink Local Month to shine light on local food, beverage businesses

Lowcountry Local First to host 12th annual Eat Drink Local Month campaign in May Continue Reading

Postedby Erika Grimes
Date posted04/13/2023


Podcast Episode 23: Jeffrey Zucker, Saltshaker Holdings
Podcast Episode 23: Jeffrey Zucker, Saltshaker Holdings

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 23rd episode,... Continue Reading

Postedby Erika Grimes
Date posted04/5/2023


College of Charleston MBA Program Announces New Partnership with Lowcountry Local First
College of Charleston MBA Program Announces New Partnership with Lowcountry Local First

College of Charleston MBA Program Announces New Partnership with Lowcountry Local First The College of Charleston’s nationally ranked MBA program and Lowcountry Local First, a local non-profit with a mission to advocate the benefits of a strong local economy by strengthening community... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Amaker
Date posted03/22/2023


Podcast Episode 22: LIVE at Charleston Wine & Food 2023
Podcast Episode 22: LIVE at Charleston Wine & Food 2023

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. Our 22nd episode is a... Continue Reading

Postedby Erika Grimes
Date posted03/8/2023


March: Conscious Commercial Development Month
March: Conscious Commercial Development Month

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... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Amaker
Date posted03/1/2023


March 2023 Advocacy Updates
March 2023 Advocacy Updates

Below are things you should know or take action on right now as a local-independent business owner or community leader: – Support this: SC Craft Beer Economic Development Act, a new bill recently introduced to the SC Senate that could improve conditions and opportunities for our local... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Amaker
Date posted03/1/2023


15th annual Chef's Potluck Event Policies
15th annual Chef's Potluck Event Policies

TICKET POLICY: This event is rain or shine and tickets are non-refundable. A one-time ticket transfer is permissible. HEALTH POLICY: Due to the nature of this event, we cannot address individual allergy concerns. Each participating chef is asked to prepare at least one vegetarian dish. We ask... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Amaker
Date posted02/28/2023


Podcast Episode 21: Chevalo and Monique Wilsondebriano, Charleston Gourmet Burger Company
Podcast Episode 21: Chevalo and Monique Wilsondebriano, Charleston Gourmet Burger Company

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 21st episode,... Continue Reading

Postedby Erika Grimes
Date posted02/27/2023