It’s always been about you, my rural friends

2022 found me on the road a lot, visiting rural small towns, sharing stories and giving presentations. I’ve added a recap to my speaking site here. I love my work, and it’s because I get to work with people just like you. You are:  The dreamers who want to build their community,  the folks who…

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Solar Car in the Hood

One day I’m in the park just minding my own business, actually working on setting up things for JunqueFest and I see this cool airplane looking car coming down the street.  Followed by a truck pulling a trailer and a bunch of college kids.  Of course I whipped out my smart phone and shot a…

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Saveyour.town

I hear often “our downtown is dead, what can we do about that?” It’s a question many chamber executives ask in rural America. A Little History It used to be the county seat was where people came and did their shopping.  Women didn’t work outside of the home so shopping in their downtown was easier…

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