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2025 Internship Opportunity: Communications & Events
2025 Internship Opportunity: Communications & Events

Communications and Events InternshipSpring 2025Term: Part-time and flexible. Ideal term length January – May 2025Application Deadline: Open until filledStart Date: Flexible starting week of January 6, 2025 Lowcountry Local First (LLF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that Lowcountry... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Amaker
Date posted11/11/2024


The Power of Local Connections in a Polarized World
The Power of Local Connections in a Polarized World

As election news sweeps across our screens and divisive cracks become chasms, it’s easy to feel a sense of disconnect, even within our own neighborhoods. Commuting through political yard-sign soup can breed anxieties and distractions. But when we look beyond the headlines and take a closer... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Amaker
Date posted11/4/2024


Gift Guide: Community Business Academy Graduates Edition
Gift Guide: Community Business Academy Graduates Edition

Did you know that you can filter our Member Business Directory to showcase businesses that are owned by graduates of the Good Enterprises Community Business Academy? Here at LLF, we have a special place in our hearts for these businesses, so we want to show off some of their products and services... Continue Reading

Postedby Erin Solka
Date posted11/1/2024


November 2024: Advocacy Updates
November 2024: Advocacy Updates

Worth doing: Share input to the North Charleston Comprehensive Plan: Public Open House, Wednesday, November 13, 5:30 – 7:30 pm, Northwoods Park Community Center (8348 Greenridge Rd, 29406) // The City of North Charleston is beginning work to update their Comprehensive Plan, known as... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Amaker
Date posted10/31/2024


Holiday Marketing Strategies Unwrapped: Learn How to Boost Your Business for the Season
Holiday Marketing Strategies Unwrapped: Learn How to Boost Your Business for the Season

Jenny Dennis and Caroline Hendry of Trio Solutions, Inc. presented the following tips at our 10/1 event to help small businesses make the most out of this holiday season. Continue Reading

Postedby Erin Solka
Date posted10/11/2024


Hurricane Helene Relief: Support Local Business' Recovery
Hurricane Helene Relief: Support Local Business' Recovery

Our hearts are with our neighbors in Appalachia and the southeastern US who have been affected by Hurricane Helene. We encourage you to support disaster relief efforts and buy from local business’ online stores in the region if you are able. Gift cards are always a good idea! The City of... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Amaker
Date posted10/1/2024


October 2024: Advocacy Updates
October 2024: Advocacy Updates

Our hearts are with our neighbors in Appalachia and the southeastern US who have been affected by Hurricane Helene. We encourage you to support disaster relief efforts and buy from local business’ online stores in the region if you are able. Gift cards are always a good idea! Explore more... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Amaker
Date posted10/1/2024


Local Entrepreneur Awarded $10,000 Through Pitch Competition
Local Entrepreneur Awarded $10,000 Through Pitch Competition

Lowcountry Local First’s Good Enterprises Initiative hosts 3rd annual “Ready, Set, Pitch!” event Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Amaker
Date posted09/26/2024


2024 Buy Local Holiday Markets
2024 Buy Local Holiday Markets

(Do you know of a market not listed below? Let us know!) PoHo Fall Night MarketSaturday | Nov. 2, 2024 | 5pm - 9pmThe Charleston Pour House 4th Annual Holiday Market Saturday | Nov. 9, 2024 | 10am - 4pmDaniel Island Recreation Center DrinksgivingSaturday | Nov. 9, 2024 | 12pm - 4pmStriped... Continue Reading

Postedby Erin Solka
Date posted09/12/2024


September 2024: Advocacy Updates
September 2024: Advocacy Updates

City of Charleston Mayor William Cogswell unveiled the city’s new Basin Flood Action Program (BFAP) following a public workshop about the Charleston Integrated Water Plan (CIWP) with city council on Aug 27. BFAP marks a decisive step in addressing Charleston’s most pressing... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Amaker
Date posted09/1/2024


Credit Card Payment Settlement Deadline for Filing Extended
Credit Card Payment Settlement Deadline for Filing Extended

The below update is provided by the Independent Restaurant Coalition: — Credit Card Payment Settlement Deadline for Filing Extended If your business accepted Visa or MasterCard credit cards between 2004 and 2019, you may be eligible for a payment as part of a recent $5.5 billion class-action... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Amaker
Date posted08/14/2024


Emerger Strategies’ Sustainability Boot Camp
Emerger Strategies’ Sustainability Boot Camp

Increasingly, companies are being asked by their employees, customers, and regulators to demonstratetheir commitment to sustainability, and most companies want to show their commitment but simplydon’t know how, or what to measure. That’s why Lowcountry Local First is proud to partner... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Amaker
Date posted08/8/2024