S6E2 (episode #52): Steve Fletcher on the impact and importance of local businesses

Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case In this episode, Steve and Jeffrey discuss Steve’s career journey to ultimately finding his calling supporting local businesses in Charleston, SC and improving their chances at success Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5KIcVag8mVU Learn more: Recording date: 3/2/23 Lowcountry Local First: Website - https://www.lowcountrylocalfirst.org/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LowcountryLocalFirstCertified/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowcountrylocal/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/lowcountry-local-first/ Podcast - https://www.lowcountrylocalfirst.org/news/podcasts Jeff on Steve's podcast - https://www.mixcloud.com/ohmradio/small-talks-big-ideas-with-jeffery-zucker-4-3-23/ Steve Fletcher is the Director of Economic Development at Lowcountry Local First. Steve earned his BA from the College of William & Mary and his MPA from the College of Charleston. He's worked as a PR account executive but he's also been a brewery tour guide, a door-to-door fundraiser, a bartender, and a traveling musician. Since 2019, Steve has been advocating for the Lowcountry's local-independent businesses. He currently sits on the board of the William & Mary Alumni Charleston Chapter and formerly served as Head of Partnerships at Startup Grind Charleston. Steve hosts and produces two podcasts that have been selected as finalists for the City Paper's best local radio show category. When he's not hanging with his cats or dog, you'll find him rummaging through the records at Gray Cat Music or cycling with his wife to their neighborhood bakery, EVO, for rosemary cheese scones.