An Outsider’s Perspective

In the 20 plus days I have served here in Madison County, a burning question seems to boil up in every conversation: "so, Kyle, what is your take on our region as an outsider?" My response? Opportunity.

This region has an opportunity to learn from its past and advance in the future. It has the opportunity to build new partnerships with regional players. It has land, and lots of it. It has people who are diligent and concerned about its economy. It has infrastructure, already-in-action commerce, land developers, tourism, entertainment, real estate movers, industrial giants, innovative concepts, business incubators, historical landmarks, non profit missions, strong religious backbone, 7 cities and townships, and a wealth of been-there-and-done-it mentors who stand ready to teach us of our past and offer sound counsel on the future. We also have an up and coming generation of new opinion leaders — those who over time will build the wealth, experience, and clout needed to provide leadership and vision.

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