Why our High Streets matter & how you can support local businesses with Andy Bartlett (Roam)

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Do you believe our high streets matter? And that our villages, towns & cities are better places to live if they have thriving local, independent businesses? If so, you will enjoy listening to this conversation between Andy Bartlett (Founder & CEO, Roam + Co-Chair, First Connections) & Paul Lancaster (Founder & Event Producer, PLATFORM | UK Startup & Scaleup Week). If you're a local, independent business owner that wants to raise your profile & drive footfall to your establishment or a member of the public that wants to explore independent businesses in a local area, visit where you can download the mobile app for Apple & Android devices. You can also learn more about the First Connections networking events & NE High Street Heroes Awards at In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at &