It's not too late! Here are just a few of the many local places ready to help you find the perfect gift or experience for the father figures in your life: Active & Adventurous Dad Oxbow Road AdventuresRhapsody FitnessVapor Apparel Beach Dad BeachmateMcKevlin’s Surf ShopRheos Nautical... Continue Reading
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
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
Lowcountry Local First to host 12th annual Eat Drink Local Month campaign in May Continue Reading
Lowcountry Local First (LLF), a nonprofit focused on economic development centered around local-ownership, hosted its inaugural “Ready, Set, Pitch!” competition on December 3, 2022 to award cash and in-kind prizes to five local entrepreneurs. Nearly 200 graduates of the... Continue Reading
(Do you know of a market not listed below? Let us know!) — PAST MARKETS — Final West Ashley Farmers MarketWednesday | Nov. 2, 2022 | 3-6:30pmAckerman Park James Island Fall Festival MarketFriday | Nov. 4, 2022 |6-9pmThe Town Market on James Island Holiday Market on Daniel... Continue Reading
NEWS RELEASE // TOWN OF JAMES ISLAND // AUGUST 1, 2022: A new partnership between the Town of James Island and Lowcountry Local First is now offering localized business training and strategic small business support. The annual partnership includes a Community Storefront Challenge and the business... Continue Reading
For the month of July, we’re spotlighting some cool ideas in the commercial real estate realm. Some of our members have interesting models and shared spaces that we can all find inspiration from. Sharon Payer is the owner the The Station Park Circle. The Station is a marketplace that houses... Continue Reading
You’re reading an exclusive preview of CHS Menu by The Post and Courier. Sliding into a long booth at Istanbul Shish Kabob, there’s a lot to take in: Cooks in an open kitchen churning out plates of fragrant char-grilled meats; piping hot house-made bread spitting out of a... Continue Reading
A new partnership between the City of Goose Creek and Lowcountry Local First is now offering localized business training, workforce development, and strategic economic development. The two-year partnership includes the following initiatives: The Good Enterprises Program, Existing Business... Continue Reading
(Do you know of a market not listed below? Let us know!) — UPCOMING MARKETS — Daniel Island Night MarketFriday | Dec. 17, 2021 | 5-8pmGuggenheim Terrace200 Seven Farms Dr,Charleston, SC December Charleston Night BazaarSaturday | Dec. 18, 2021 | 4-9pmEdmund’s Oast... Continue Reading
The Local First Awards are an annual celebration of the Lowcountry’s local-independent businesses whose legacy of work and choices support the local community and envision business as a force for good. This year’s Local First Awards took place on January 8th at the Cedar Room... Continue Reading
