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
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
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
(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
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
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
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
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
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
Election Season is Here! Several local municipalities host key mayoral, council and other elections this November 7, 2023. View your sample ballot and find your polling place here. Forums: Get to know your local candidates! Multiple mayoral forums are happening throughout the area ahead of... Continue Reading
¡Celebremos a nuestros artistas y creadores locales este mes! Nos enorgullece presentarles a todos nuestros miembros dueños de pequeñas empresas de las industrias del arte y creatividad; este mes, celebramos el enorme impacto que tienen en este lugar. Los artistas y creativos... Continue Reading
Below are things you should know or take action on right now as a local-independent business owner or community leader: Local Transit & Mobility Alerts The Berkeley Charleston Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) and Lowcountry Rapid Transit (LCRT) will host four public workshops... Continue Reading
