Steve Fletcher

Steve Fletcher has it all, he's handsome, super smart, witty, multitalented and hilarious. Sidebar, did we mention he is very well connected to our Charleston Community where he is the Director of Economic Development at Lowcountry Local First.   We had a great time talking about how awesome Charleston is while breaking in Kim Russo (CAMA Programs Director) our guest Co-host to the World of Podcasting.  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. 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.

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