Melissa is an exceptional partner in regional economic development. Her ability to coordinate seamlessly with Alliant Energy ensures that Winnebago and Worth counties are always positioned for growth. She is proactive, deeply knowledgeable, and highly collaborative- bringing her into a project early is a guarantee that things will move forward efficiently and successfully.
— Chad Hansen , Alliant Energy
Rural Excellence: How Small Communities Can Seize Big Opportunities
6 Aug 2025
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Rural America is having a moment. Policymakers and business leaders increasingly see the heartland as indispensable to the nation’s future health and prosperity.
What are the unique strengths of rural communities? What are their most pressing needs? And how can rural communities across the U.S. position themselves as viable destinations for economic investment?
Earlier this year, Guild members Dennis Donovan, Tess Fay, John Longshore, Alexandra Segers and Chad Sweeney came together for a panel at the Site Selectors Guild Annual Conference in March 2025 to address these questions and more.
Click here to read the original article from the Site Selectors Guild.
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