Build a Community, Not Just an Economy

I have travelled all across this great country of ours, from community to community, and one thing has always stood out . . . everyone wants economic success. Why wouldn’t they?  Economic success helps our communities grow and become stronger.  The challenge most communities face, however, is they forget that developing their economy is a virtual fruitless effort unless they focus on building a strong community first.

Communities often work on building a business-friendly mantra an...