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March 2024 Advocacy Updates
March 2024 Advocacy Updates

Below are things you should know or take action on right now as a local-independent business owner or community leader: Federal Level LLF has been connecting members to Sen Graham’s staff to share stories and the negative impacts of unrestrained and excessive credit card fees on their... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Amaker
Date posted03/1/2024


16th annual Chef's Potluck Event Policies
16th 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... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Amaker
Date posted02/22/2024


Who will be at the GoodBusiness Summit?
Who will be at the GoodBusiness Summit?

Lowcountry Local First looks forward to gathering with hundreds of business owners, community leaders, municipal teams and localists at the 11th annual Good Business Summit on Thursday, February 22 at the Charleston Music Hall. Leaders and teams from the following organizations will be among those... Continue Reading

Postedby Steve Fletcher
Date posted02/19/2024


Shop Local: Valentine's Edition💌
Shop Local: Valentine's Edition💌

Check out these sweet deals offered by our neighbors and friends. Browse ideas for Food & Beverage, Floral, Retail and Shopping Experiences. Food & Beverage 🍫🍷 Curry Collective Valentine's Day Treats Custom Charcuterie by Charcuterie Happy Board Galentine's Tea at... Continue Reading

Postedby Mara Fields
Date posted02/7/2024


An Economy for All
An Economy for All

As we welcome the start of Black History Month, we celebrate the leaders and voices who have - and are still - tirelessly fighting for change, those who have sought to shape history for the better, for all. Here's the reality today: Charleston demonstrated the 5th fastest growing gap between rich... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Amaker
Date posted02/1/2024


January 2024 Advocacy Updates
January 2024 Advocacy Updates

Below are things you should know or take action on right now as a local-independent business owner or community leader: Local Level Updates - We are reigniting our Commercial Space Advising work this year, thanks to a robust group of expert advisors, and hope you’ll help us spread the... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Amaker
Date posted01/4/2024


2023 Buy Local Holiday Markets
2023 Buy Local Holiday Markets

(Do you know of a market not listed below? Let us know!) Holiday Outdoor MarketSaturday | Nov. 4, 2023 | 10am-2pm2215 Arthur Gaillard Lane James Island Fall Festival MarketFriday | Nov. 3, 2023 | 6-10pmThe Town Market at Town Hall on James Island Holiday Sip & ShopSunday | Nov. 5, 2023 |... Continue Reading

Postedby Maud Bentley
Date posted10/16/2023


Lowcountry Local First’s Good Enterprises Initiative hosts 2nd annual “Ready, Set, Pitch!” event
Lowcountry Local First’s Good Enterprises Initiative hosts 2nd annual “Ready, Set, Pitch!” event

Leer en español Lowcountry Local First, a nonprofit focused on economic development centered around local-ownership, hosted its second annual “Ready, Set, Pitch!” competition on October 7, 2023 to award a $10,000 cash prize to a local entrepreneur. Graduates of the... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Amaker
Date posted10/9/2023


Noticias que puedes usar: Oct 2023
Noticias que puedes usar: Oct 2023

El trasladar las necesidades de productos y servicios de tu negocio a empresas locales e independientes permite que tus dólares circulen (Lowcountry) y preserven la cultura y el carácter únicos de nuestra comunidad. De hecho, puede tener un impacto local TRES VECES mayor.... Continue Reading

Postedby Steph Fredericksen
Date posted10/4/2023


October 2023 Advocacy Updates
October 2023 Advocacy Updates

Below are things you should know or take action on right now as a local-independent business owner or community leader: Things you should attend: Charleston County is hosting two informative webinars to educate the community on the Climate Action Plan and receive feedback around the importance of... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Amaker
Date posted10/3/2023


Mayoral Forum to explore future of City of North Charleston
Mayoral Forum to explore future of City of North Charleston

A group of community-based organizations have announced plans to hold a public forum for mayoral candidates on September 26 that will explore issues related to equitable progress and growth including the topics of the local economy, the city’s growth and development, affordability,... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Amaker
Date posted09/7/2023


¿Estás aprovechando al máximo tu membresía?
¿Estás aprovechando al máximo tu membresía?

La membresía impulsa este movimiento local. ¿Estás aprovechando al máximo la tuya? Lowcountry Local First es una organización de base comunitaria que se enorgullece de servir a esta comunidad por los últimos 15 años, basándonos en las... Continue Reading

Postedby Steph Fredericksen
Date posted09/5/2023