Celebrate your Local Independents in July!

June 20, 2024

Posted By: Maud Bentley in Awareness,

What is Independents Month?

Independents Month (July), part of AMIBA’s Choose Indie Local program, is a time to recognize our locally owned and independent businesses and the community values they embody:

Their spirit of entrepreneurship, individuality, uniqueness, and character.
How they give back to our community with their time, talents, goods, and services.
How they fulfill community needs that make us healthier and wealthier.

It's also the perfect time to shine a light on the Local Multiplier Effect - the positive ripple effects our neighborhoods, towns, and cities receive when we spend more of our dollars at locally owned, independent businesses.

As the temperatures heat up, here are some fun ways you can support local-independent business this summer (and all year long)!

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Hit the beach with summer essentials and grab dinner afterward.
Vapor Apparel
Rheos Nautical Eyewear
Bowen's Island Restaurant
Bounty Bar
Taco Boy
Lost Dog Cafe
Nico Oysters + Seafood
Sullivan's Fish Camp

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Book a charter boat and a staycation at a local property or boutique hotel.
Aqua Safaris
The Charleston Vacationer
Dunes Properties
Stay Duvet
Island Realty
Post House
Francis Marion Hotel

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Attend a summer festival, concert or farmers market.
Dancing on the Cooper
Reggae Nights
Firefly Distillery Concert Series
Credit One Concert Series
Charleston Farmers Market
Sunday Brunch Farmers Market
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market

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Enjoy an active adventure and reward yourself with a sweet treat.
Charleston County Parks
Coastal Expeditions
Crush Yard
Sunrise Yoga
Off Track Ice Cream
Bubbie’s Cookies & Treats

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Hit the links and then cool off with a cold beverage.
Daniel Island Golf Club
Edmund's Oast
Frothy Beard
Holy City Brewing
Indigo Reef
Snafu Brewing
High Wire Distilling Co.
Firefly Distillery

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