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We will rebuild our national and world economy by focusing on the critical building blocks - the local economy and building an entrepreneurial class. You can participate or watch what is going on by tapping into these websites:

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My article, Turning Fairfield, Iowa into a Rural Renaissance City: The Power of the

The election is over the results are in and if hasn't hit you yet, the government is not going to solve the economic or health care crisis.  59 million people don't have health insurance and according to Gallup poll data, 16% of American families are challenged with getting food on the table each month. In Southeast, the economic indicators are red warning lights flashing with big loud horns.

I attended the Fairfield First and Fairfield Entrepreneurs Association Banquet last night in Fairfield. The events co-sponsors are Hometown Harvest of Southeast Iowa and the Fairfield Volunteer Center. Revelations did the catering and all the food was locally sourced in Southeast Iowa. I was proud to induct Jack McMahon of the Barker Company into the Fairfield  Entrepreneur Hall of Fame and give

Fairfield First salutes the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center and the City of Fairfield for structuring a public-private partnership that supports the continued success of our Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts. Our Arts and Convention is a world-class venue at the heart of our Cultural and Entertainment District. The success of the private fundraising to cover the existing leases and the