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.

Join Steve as he sits down with a few of the Lowcountry's best small business storytellers -- Liza Vilnitz of Beyond Trending, LaCrystal Robinson of Cre8orZone, and Michael Gasser of Squeeze Marketing.

Join Steve as he sits down with 3 local business leaders WAY smarter than he is -- Crys Smalls (Business Analyst at Metanoia), Meaghan Frost (Lead Business Intelligence Agent at Interloop), and Kevin Flounders (CEO at SIB) -- as they discuss how their Lowcountry-headquartered organizations make data-backed decisions that positively impact clients and community. This episode is made possible through a partnership with the College of Charleston MBA program and Ohm 96.3FM.

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.

Join Steve as he sits down with Chris Amato (Indigo Road), Vaughn Postema (Chs Wine & Food), and Taylor Gates (Stay Duvet) as they discuss what it's like to lead some of the Lowcountry's hottest hospitality businesses and brands. This episode is made possible through a partnership with the College of Charleston MBA program and Ohm 96.3FM.

Join Steve as he and his coworker Steph dig into her passion for painting, her journey from Mexico to Colorado to South Carolina, and her perspective on how and where (and if) business and art intersect.

Join Steve as he sits down with Tom DiLiegro, Founder and Owner at Vero Advising, and learn why and how Tom approaches employer-provided health insurance benefits a little bit differently from some of the big, non-local insurance brokers out there.

Pull up a chair and listen in on Steve's chat with Belvin Olasov, Founder of Charleston Climate Coalition, as they explore the small business case for climate mitigation, the beauty (and responsibilities) of growing up near the beach, and improv comedy.

Join Steve as he sits down with Jenne Sevilla, the Founder of Outrigger Financial and the visionary behind Money Moods, a personalized financial empowerment tool.