Your community stands out for what your leaders stand up for. Whatever it is, your commitment shows. What’s important has a way of getting done. Choose your priorities and get busy. When others size up your town, it is the size of what’s important to you that gets noticed.

Here’s a Black Friday Deal for ALL who want to learn about community and economic development. Buy 10 or more copies of my book, Small Town Solutions, and price is reduced from $14.99 to $12 each. No tax, only pay shipping. Contact me directly. Happy Holidays!

New Blog post on the website for Rural Leaders, see: smalltownsolutions.org/simple-math-sp… . If you would like more instruction-insight, buy the book, available on Amazon.

Read my new blog , smalltownsolutions.org/a-christmas-st… and buy-read my book for more ways on how to win new businesses to your community. Thanks to all who have supported my efforts as a writer-speaker on rural economic development. Let me know how I can help you in the new year.

My latest blog is now on the website. Discover the power of adding-leveraging the strength of details. Buy the book for more education-inspiration. Find it and review it on Amazon. smalltownsolutions.org/im-going-to-di…

smalltownsolutions.org/loving-your-co… Happy Valentines Day to Community Lovers! Your community is a reflection of the love that local leaders give it. The February Blog is up. If you enjoy the blogs, buy the book. A Link can be found on the website, or via "Small Town Solutions" on Amazon.

March blog is worth contemplating. I can help you assess and identify your “one thing” that should be pushed to the forefront to grow your community. Find-order the book on Amazon. If you have read the book, please add a review. Thanks! smalltownsolutions.org/are-your-flowe…

This months Blog stresses the importance of positive local talk. Be intentional in building up and bringing favorable attention simply by what you (and other locals) say. Taking this small step will have BIG consequences. smalltownsolutions.org/change-what-th…

smalltownsolutions.org/when-they-dont… Is money everything that your town needs to succeed? This months blog exposes this myth.

I enjoyed the opportunity last week to serve as an instructor for three classes at the Community Development Institute-Southeast held at the University of Alabama. Those attending, who are actively involved in making their communities a better place will always be my heroes.

This months blog reminds us of the rewards of growing wealth and jobs by growing your own (existing) businesses. Includes some surprising statistics. smalltownsolutions.org/love-the-ones-…

This Months Blog is about Knowing Your Community first, then sharing the details with those who need to know. This targeted approach has many benefits. smalltownsolutions.org/it-all-comes-d…

Positive or Negative? Complainer or Contributor? In the Game or On the Sidelines? The choice determines the direction of your town's growth or decline. This months blog reminds us of the value of building up instead of tearing down. smalltownsolutions.org/10-ways-to-rui…

New Blog, “When a Wrinkle is Welcome” now on the website. Another lesson for small towns with BIG Dreams. Happy Holidays! smalltownsolutions.org/when-a-wrinkle…

Christmas Lights upgrade your towns visual appeal. What can do so the remainder of the year? Read my latest blog. #buythebook smalltownsolutions.org/the-magic-of-c…

Enjoyed being back on the UA-Tuscaloosa campus this week as an instructor at the Southeast Community Development Institute. I’m also happy to share with your local leaders or group “the ropes and rewards” of a well-planned community and economic development effort.

Hope you enjoy my newest blog, now on the website: smalltownsolutions.org/its-never-too-…

With Christmas approaching, consider gifting your volunteers and elected leaders something they will find useful in making the New Year the best year yet for your community. Written as a guide book to growth and becoming successful given your own unique assets. Order on Amazon.