Good Enterprises in Action

Hello Entrepreneurs / Hola Emprendedorxs / Olá Empreendedores, Happy May! Spring is here and as entrepreneurs, it’s a great time to do a little spring cleaning for your business. Here are 3 quick tips to help you get started: 1. Tidy up your website Having a great website is a powerful tool for small businesses, but neglecting it […]

Watch Tanya Hearn, Graduate of the Spring 2022 Community Business Academy and owner of Charcuterie Happy Board on Palmetto Life showcasing her beautiful charcuterie boards and cones, the perfect treat for National Picnic Day. View Video

Christina Miller, Graduate of the Fall 2021 Community Business Academy and owner of Bert & T’s Desserts, was recently profiled by the Charleston City Paper. Read her interview and learn more about her passion for baking Gullah and southern desserts inspired by her two late grandmothers. Read More

Brittany moved to Charleston, SC in 2006 when her father retired from the United States Navy, though her mother is originally from Charleston. Falling in love with the stunning aesthetic of Charleston, which was historic and beautiful, Brittany has always prioritized service to others and unity, values instilled by her Jamaican background. Implementing those teachings, […]

Hello Entrepreneurs / Hola Emprendedorxs / Olá Empreendedores,  As I reflect on our journey, it’s hard to believe that a month has passed since the launch of our Spring 2024 Community Business Academy. We’re already at the midpoint of this transformative experience. Sharing this path with all of you has been incredibly meaningful to me. It’s […]

We recently rotated in the second round of Community Business Academy graduates at our Retail Residency Program hosted at The Station Park Circle. From April through June 2024 you’ll find handmade polymer earrings from The Featherly Clay, gold plated gems from Amelie Jewelry and heavenly candles from Eradise on the Lowcountry Local First-sponsored shelf. We’re thrilled to be providing […]

PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA 16 de febrero de 2024 Jordan Amaker (843) 801-3390 jordan@lowcountrylocalfirst.org   Charleston, SC –   Lowcountry Local First (LLF), una organización sin fines de lucro enfocada en el desarrollo económico centrado en la propiedad local, está aceptando solicitudes para su Academia de Negocios Comunitarios (CBA) de 12 semanas de duración. La Academia de Negocios […]

Dear Entrepreneurs / Hola Emprendedorxs / Olá Empreendedores,  I’m excited to share something special with you as we continue to provide valuable learning opportunities and foster our community spirit. As many of you know, I have a deep love for books, which have played a significant role in my journey of personal and entrepreneurial development. This […]

On December 1, 2023 we launched a new Retail Residency Program in partnership with The Station Park Circle. Various graduates of our Community Business Academy will now be in rotation on our very own Lowcountry Local First-sponsored shelf. Be sure to go check out what’s available — from Mexican artisan-made decor by La Casa Love, to clean-burning candles […]

Hello friends! It’s been an honor to meet many of you in person, hearing your stories of perseverance and witnessing your unwavering commitment to following your dreams. It’s inspiring to see how we are collectively creating a more beautiful world. We empower and support each other, and in doing so, we witness the power of […]

About the 2023 “¡Preparados, Listos, Pitch!” Event The 2023 “¡Preparados, Listos, Pitch!” event was held for Spanish speaking students on October 7th and gave La Academia Empresarial de la Comunidad graduates the opportunity to share their stories, ideas, vision, and plan and our judges selected one talented and driven individual to receive a $10,000 prize […]

Since the Fall of 2019, the Community Business Acdemy has graduated hundreds of entrepreneurs, creating a lasting impact on the local economy and small business community.

About the 2022 Ready, Set, Pitch Event The 2022 “Ready, Set, Pitch!” event was held on December 13th, 2022 and gave Community Business Academy graduates the opportunity to share their stories, ideas, vision, and plan and our judges selected one talented and driven individual to receive a $10,000 prize to help take their business to […]

Watch Christina Miller, Graduate of the Fall 2021 Community Business Academy and owner of Bert & T’s Desserts, featured on Live 5 News for winning the top prize of $10,000 in the 2022 Ready, Set, Pitch competition, sponsored by Lowcountry Local First. View Video

Andrea Serrano, Graduate of the Fall 2022 Academia Empresarial de la Comunidad and owner of Glossy Jewellery, is profiled in El Informador. Read More

Vivian Chimal, Graduate of the Spring 2021 Academia Empresarial de la Comunidad and owner of La Casa Love, is profiled in El Informador. Read More

Watch sisters Sameka and Emma Cromedy, Graduates of the Spring 2020 Community Business Academy and owners of Carolima’s Lowcountry Cuisine on on Fox 24’s Food Friday spotlight. View Video

Watch Tiffany Young, graduate of the Fall 2020 Community Business Academy and owner of Dazzling Desserts on on Fox 24’s News Now spotlight. View Video

Watch Shreese Brown, graduate of the Fall 2019 Community Business Academy and owner of Grandeur Events Decor & Rentals on on Fox 24’s News Now spotlight. View Video