Our guest, Andrew Fitch is Communications Manager for Lever, a Venture Capital Source pioneered by founders and government in the city of North Adams, MA.

The last decade or more has seen a resurgence in young professionals rediscovering opportunities in the western half of Massachusetts.  Opportunities in housing, urban development, entrepreneurship and life crafting.

Much of Andrew’s time is focused on developing the capacity of the Mass Founders Network, centered in North Adams.  Along with other surging organizations working in collaboration, the northern half of Berkshire County is redefining its economy, with hopes that this will benefit those in place and encourage more relocation already in process.

Andrew walks the walk.  He is highly engaged as an economic leader but also represents his neighbors as a city councilman in North Adams.  He is investing in his city by purchasing downtown property.

We say Bravo, and encourage all listeners to get involved in this kind of bottom up, roll up your sleeves approach to rebuilding your community.