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Today on the Public Verse, Vikki spoke with Jordan Amaker, the communications director of Lowcountry Local First. LLF is a local nonprofit that believes that local-independent businesses are the cornerstone of our culture, economy and character. We talked about how on average, for every local dollar that is spent in the community, 45 cents stays in the local economy compared to only 15 cents if that dollar is spent at a national chain. LLF hosts a community business academy to help locals start their own businesses, host the good business summit featuring national keynote speakers as well as local entrepreneurs, and have a co-working space for small businesses to use if they need a dedicated, affordable working space.