Podcasts about lowcountry local first

Join Jacquie Berger (Lowcountry Local First) and Bookseller/Activist Danny Caine (Raven Book Store and "How to Resist Amazon and Why") as they discuss local economy building, the threat of corporate consolidation, and how small business can make communities more resilient. This is one of two keynote Fireside Chats from the 2024 Good Business Summit, an annual event produced by Lowcountry Local First, hosted by the Charleston Music Hall, and presented by South Carolina Federal Credit Union.

Join Lindsey Barrow (Lowcountry Street Grocery) and Farmer Cee Stanley (Green Heffa Farms) as they discuss local food systems, food as medicine, Cee's B Corp journey and so much more. This is one of two keynote Fireside Chats from the 2024 Good Business Summit, an annual event produced by Lowcountry Local First, hosted by the Charleston Music Hall, and presented by South Carolina Federal Credit Union.

On September 26, 2023, Lowcountry Local First and community partners AFFA Action, Black Charleston Professionals, Charleston Moves, Hispanic Business Assoiciation, and Metanoia were fortunate enough to be able to organize a forum for the citizens of North Charleston to ask their Mayoral candidates key questions about small business, entrepreneurship, transportation, affordable housing, accessibility, social justice, and more. Thank you to Royal Missionary Baptist Church for hosting this important programming and to Brady Quirk-Garvan for moderating.

Hosted by Lowcountry Local First in Goose Creek, SC, Steve and his merry band of local-lovin' enthusiasts assembled an expert panel of local food truck legends to have a conversation in the round about how citizens can start and operate their very own successful food truck business. Panelists include Alton Ankersen of Roti Rolls, Oscar Hines of Dashi, Kim Peterson of Chanel's Gullah Cuisine, and Goose Creek's Director of Economic Development, Rob Wiggins.

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.

Steve Fletcher (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevefletcherjr) is the Director of Economic Development at Lowcountry Local First (https://lowcountrylocalfirst.org/). There he works to advance economic prosperity and local ownership through innovative and inclusive initiatives that build our community's wealth and wellbeing. Dane talks with him about how shopping local is more than just a holiday initiative. Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! Special Guest: Steve Fletcher.

Leslie returns to help Eric welcome guest Andy McCarthy on this episode of #beyondthebusines!  Andy McCarthy is the Director of Organizational Design for The Building People, an award-winning firm working to transform the places we work and the built environment. He consults and advises business owners and organizational leaders on strategic growth after 10+ years of CEO and owner experience scaling and exiting multiple businesses. Andy serves on the board of Lowcountry Local First, the Association for Talent Development, and the South Carolina Specialty Food Association. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Biology and has a passion for learning, exploring, and all things outdoors. He lives in Charleston, SC with his wife Molly, their two little boys, and their dog Sonny.Andy has a plethora of great stories spread across his multitude of business ventures and offers great advice for local entrepreneurs, guiding them towards great available resources. 

The Building Charleston podcast takes a moment each week to meet the leaders changing the landscape of Charleston, SC with host Matt Chapdelaine from Laine Commercial Real Estate. In this episode, we meet CT Burton & Steve Fletcher from Lowcountry Local First. Lowcountry Local First cultivates an economy anchored in local ownership, because local-independent businesses are the cornerstone of our culture, economy, and character. Lowcountry Local First educates the general public on why it’s important to choose local and influence them to do so. They work with decision-makers to foster a better environment for creating and sustaining local businesses, and they deliver resources, programming, networking, mentorship and more to local businesses of all shapes and sizes. In this episode we hear CT & Steve's take on the most important topics facing Charleston's local businesses like competing with national companies, flood contingency planning, employee retention, and what the benefits are to growing your business in the lowcountry. Listen and learn what CT & Steve sees are the challenges and opportunities of being a local business in Charleston, SC, where your money goes when you spend local, along with their vision for Charleston, SC. If you like this episode and want to hear more - please like our podcast and subscribe to the Building Charleston Podcast. For more information on today's guests, please check out the following links: Our Sponsor: Popped Popcorn - 123POPPED@gmail.com - 843-697-8822 (Instagram: @123POPPED) To get more information Lowcountry Local First: https://lowcountrylocalfirst.org/about-us/ Laine Commercial Real Estate: https://lainecre.com/ Laine CRE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laineprop/ Building Charleston on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingcharlestonsc/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcharleston/support

Jamee Haley is the co-founder and current Executive Director of Lowcountry Local First, a non-profit organisation cultivating an economy anchored in local ownership located in beautiful, historic Charleston, South Carolina.

It was a privilege for us to spend a little time on location at Local Works with Jamee Haley. We think you’ll see, as we did, that Jamee is as passionate as she is smart. As Co-Founder of Lowcountry Local First, she lives her life as a strong advocate for local independent businesses and farmers. […]

The Tech Life with host Rich Conte brings you an insider's view of life in today's fastest growing technology markets.  We will be bringing you guests spanning a wide range of industry roles and locations and they’ll be sharing the perspective and experiences that matter to you. Whether you're interested in starting a career in technology or already in the industry and considering a change, you won’t want to miss it.   This episode of the Tech Life Podcast features the insider’s perspective on Co-working spaces and how they help Enterpreneurs and Small Business owners by fostering connections and providing a more professional alternative to working out of your residence.  Guests Larry Downey, Community Manager for Lowcountry Local First and Rob Kleiman, founder of Creators Clubhouse Charleston talk about Local Works Charleston and how co-working is helping advance the #BuildLocal movement.

The Tech Life with host Rich Conte brings you an insider's view of life in today's fastest growing technology markets.  We will be bringing you guests spanning a wide range of industry roles and locations and they’ll be sharing the perspective and experiences that matter to you. Whether you're interested in starting a career in technology or already in the industry and considering a change, you won’t want to miss it.   This episode of the Tech Life Podcast features the insider’s perspective on Co-working spaces and how they help Enterpreneurs and Small Business owners by fostering connections and providing a more professional alternative to working out of your residence.  Guests Larry Downey, Community Manager for Lowcountry Local First and Rob Kleiman, founder of Creators Clubhouse Charleston talk about Local Works Charleston and how co-working is helping advance the #BuildLocal movement.