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
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
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
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
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
Lowcountry Local First’s Good Enterprises Initiative hosts 3rd annual “Ready, Set, Pitch!” event Continue Reading
(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 Pig... Continue Reading
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
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
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
Local Level: Johns Island, It's Your Turn to Engage in the City of Charleston Zoning Code Rewrite: The City of Charleston is undertaking an update to its Zoning Code called Setting New Standards. The purpose is to modernize the regulations that govern development in the City, to make them... Continue Reading
The Town of Mount Pleasant, in collaboration with Lowcountry Local First, is proud to announce the launch of the Small Business Success Series. This innovative workshop series aims to equip local entrepreneurs and small business owners with essential knowledge and practical tools to thrive in... Continue Reading
