Lowcountry Local First

Join us next week at The Mills House for a Pop-Up Palooza shopping event! Browse local vendors including Gold Creations, Boysterous Couture, J. Stark, She Biology Skincare, Rebecca Illustrated, Old Whaling Co., Two Cumberland and more in the elegant lobby of The Mills House Hotel. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to find treasured holiday gifts in one of Charleston’s newly renovated venues. See you there!

Thank you to everyone who made our final Local Social of 2024 a success! We loved seeing LLF members, College of Charleston School of Business MBA students, and community members come together for an evening of connecting with one another, touring local businesses, and enjoying delicious food and drinks from Salthouse Catering and Coast Brewing. Special shout out to The Urban Electric Co., Navy Yard Charleston, Smithey Ironware Company, RTID - Robert Thomas Iron Design, and TTS Studios for opening up their spaces for tours!

Are you ready to switch your work address to a community-focused and uniquely Charleston co-working space? Local Works has an open office, pods, dedicated desks, and community co-working spots available! Open offices like these are rare - our lively space encourages networking and productivity. Move in now and don't pay until January 2025!* Schedule a tour today to see what Local Works is all about. *This promo requires signing a contract for 6 months.

It's time to start thinking about shopping local for holiday gifts ?? We've spotlighted 10 more of our favorite products, experiences, and services on our blog- this time all by graduates of the Good Enterprises Community Business Academy! Check it out here https://lnkd.in/eBAK7Gr5

Happy Veterans Day from LLF ???? In honor of Veterans' Day and this week's Member-to-Member offering, we are spotlighting Fiscal Flavors Consulting, a local veteran-owned business! Based in Moncks Corner, Fiscal Flavors is a full-service small business CPA firm that provides comprehensive accounting services for small to medium-sized businesses. Head to LLF's Member-to-Member offerings page to learn more about a special discount on services by Fiscal Flavors (must be a logged-in member to view).

Looking for funding to start or grow your business in Goose Creek? Join Lowcountry Local First to learn about the City of Goose Creek's Kickstart the Creek loan program. A joint initiative between the City of Goose Creek and the CLIMB Fund, Kickstart the Creek helps small businesses and start-ups obtain funding to launch or grow in Goose Creek. Accessible to English and Spanish speakers! ?Accesible para hablantes de inglés y espa?ol! ?Estás buscando financiación para iniciar o hacer crecer tu negocio en Goose Creek? únete a Lowcountry Local First para obtener más información sobre el programa de préstamos Kickstart the Creek de la ciudad de Goose Creek. Kickstart the Creek, una iniciativa conjunta entre la ciudad de Goose Creek y CLIMB Fund, ayuda a las peque?as empresas y las empresas emergentes a obtener financiación para lanzarse o crecer sus negocios en Goose Creek. No-cost to attend / Asistir sin costo

At Lowcountry Local First, we believe in the strength of our community and the power of choosing to invest in local solutions. When we focus on what’s happening at our doorstep — supporting local businesses, advocating for equitable economic policies, nurturing local food systems, and addressing environmental resilience — we remind ourselves that real, impactful change often begins right here at home. As election day comes and goes and the sun continues to rise and fall, let’s remember that our strength lies in the choices we make right here at home. Your vote — up and down the ballot — certainly matters a great deal. And each decision to support a local business, each conversation with a neighbor on either side of the political aisle, each moment we spend advocating for the Lowcountry’s future — these are acts of unity and resilience. Read more:?The Power of Local Connections in a Polarized World https://lnkd.in/eQEJJ3mt

Hey local retailers - we should hang out! At Lowcountry Local First we believe that getting together to build community can make the road you're walking less daunting and more fun. So here is your special invitation to take some time out of your morning to gather with your peers, trade insights, seek solutions, and support each other. Plan to linger, pick up a book, and grab a bite together afterwards if you can. We can't wait to see you! This event is for LLF members only- register here https://lnkd.in/eBBfeqfJ

Ready to make a difference and support local causes the right way? Join Lowcountry Local First and Kim Wichersham, Director of Public Charities with the South Carolina Secretary of State’s Office, for an informative dive into charitable fundraising rules for small businesses. You’ll come away equipped to set up charitable campaigns with confidence, showing your community that your business cares and plays by the rules. Bring your questions, concerns and don't miss this chance to learn, grow, and give back! Register here for next week's webinar! https://lnkd.in/e7cpFbuW

FULL SERVICE TURNKEY RESTAURANT ON ST JAMES AVE IN THE HEART OF GOOSE CREEK!! Visibility to 47k+ cars and day and lots of traffic in this shopping center. We want to keep it as a full service restaurant so there may be some incentives for the right business. Let me know if you want more info on this confidential listing! https://lnkd.in/ePrjBYxA