*This episode is part of a series highlighting stories in Albemarle, NC*Join us in Albemarle, North Carolina as we speak with Shawn Oke, a third generation firefighter and owner of the Albemarle Sweet Shop. Shawn began his fire service career at just fourteen years old and retired in 2019 as Fire Chief for the City of Albemarle. In April 2000, he purchased the Albemarle Sweet Shop, a scratch bakery that has been a staple in downtown Albemarle since 1922. Since retiring from the fire service, Shawn has focused on growing the bakery business, with double-digit growth every year except for during the pandemic. In this episode, we discuss Shawn's unique journey from firefighter to small business owner, and the exciting plans for the future of the Albemarle Sweet Shop. Tune in to hear the inspiring story of Shawn Oke and the Albemarle Sweet Shop.https://www.albemarlesweetshop.com/https://www.instagram.com/albemarlesweetshop/https://www.facebook.com/albemarlesweetshophttps://twitter.com/albeSweetShop

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