USL-1 Charleston Battery

Lowcountry Local First Teams Up With The Charleston Battery

Published on August 14, 2008 under USL First Division (USL-1)
Charleston Battery News Release


CHARLESTON, SC - AUGUST 1, 2008 - Lowcountry Local First has teamed up with the Charleston Battery for the Battery's next home match on Friday, August 29th at Blackbaud Stadium, Daniel Island. The Charleston Battery is showing its support for Lowcountry Local First by offering all members two free tickets to the big match; gates open at 6:00 PM - kick off is set for 8:00 PM.

On August 29th you can cheer on the Charleston Battery as they square off against the Puerto Rico Islanders and at the same time support all things LOCAL. LLF will be on hand with raffle giveaways from some of your favorite local businesses. Just stop by the LLF table and sign up to win! LLF is also encouraging all attendees to wear the t-shirt of your favorite local independent business then stop by the LLF table and get a "Buy Local, Be Local" bumper sticker.

The game will be broadcast live on national TV plus features a post-match fireworks spectacular.

Lowcountry Local First is a grassroots organization made up of local independent business owners, community members, farmers and non-profit leaders who advocate the benefits of supporting our local independent businesses and farmers. The mission of Lowcountry Local First is to advocate the benefits of a local living economy by strengthening community support of our local independent businesses and farmers.

Lowcountry Local First (LLF), headquartered in North Charleston, SC, is the 44th member organization in a national network of non-profits dedicated to strengthening their local economies, called the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies. LLF is committed to uniting local businesses with the mission to promote and preserve the Lowcountry economy through the promotion of local goods and services. In partnership with the Coastal Conservation League, LLF also manages the program, "Farm Fresh Food," a sustainable agriculture initiative that focuses on strengthening local farms and producers by creating partnerships with local restaurants, institutions and the community. To learn more about LLF, visit www.lowcountryfirst.org.

Formed in 1993 the Charleston Battery professional soccer team competes in the USL First Division. The Charleston Battery plays at Blackbaud Stadium, Daniel Island - the first privately-financed soccer-specific stadium in the United States. For more information about the Charleston Battery please call (843) 971-GOAL (4625) or visit www.charlestonbattery.com.

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