Good Business Summit: The Power of Local First with Mara and Emma

How are we doing? Who do you want to learn from next? Text us with notes and ideas.Join us for an engaging episode of the Charleston Marketing Podcast, where we explore the vibrant local business landscape shaped by organizations like Lowcountry Local First. Our guests Mara Fields and Emma Giglio share personal stories and professional insights on the importance of community-driven initiatives and the role of local ownership in economic prosperity. This episode highlights the upcoming Good Business Summit, a gathering designed to encourage meaningful discussions and empower businesses with the tools they need for success. We delve into how AI is transforming marketing strategies for small and medium-sized businesses, discussing practical approaches that can level the playing field with larger competitors. Our guests also reflect on the unique charm of Charleston, the close-knit community that inspires collaboration, and the shared vision of building a thriving business ecosystem. If you're looking to deepen your understanding of local engagement and want to discover innovative ways to leverage technology for growth, this episode is an essential listen. Don't forget to subscribe for more insights and share your thoughts with us!South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) is a public, nonprofit organization that fuels South Carolina’s innovation economy by supporting technology-based startups, academic research, and industry partnerships. Through funding, coaching, and its investment arm SC Launch, SCRA helps early-stage companies grow, commercialize ideas, and scale within the state’s key innovation sectors.Support the showTitle Sponsor: Charleston American Marketing AssociationPresenting Sponsor: Charleston Media SolutionsAnnual Sponsor: ‪SCRA; South Carolina Research AuthorityQuarterly Sponsor: King and ColumbusCAMACast Cohosts: Stephanie Barrow, Mike Compton, Rachel Backal, Tom Keppeler, Amanda Bunting Comen, Silicon Harbor Hot Take Host: Stanfield Gray, https://digsouth.comProduced and edited: RMBO AdvertisingPhotographer | Co-host: Kelli MorseScore by:  The Strawberry Entrée; Jerry Feels Good, CURRYSAUCE, DBLCRWN, DJ DollaMenuStudio Engineer: Brian Cleary and Mathew ChaseYouTube...