Published Works
My Bad
I owe my gender an apology. As a Gen X woman, I’ve benefited greatly from the 1970’s “feminist...
Juliet Strauss: An Early Women’s Champion
This statue, set at Turkey Run State Park near Marshall, Indiana by the Women’s Press Club...
Power Dynamics & Responsibility
I’ve been thinking about power lately. In a quick Google scan, there are an endless articles and...
Greater Freeport Partnership Business Climate Update
One of the Greater Freeport Partnership’s goals is to be the resource for business and community...
Greater Freeport Partnership Business Climate Update
One of the Greater Freeport Partnership’s goals is to be the resource for business data. This...
Downtown Freeport Revitalization: What Difference Do First Impressions Make (Part 2)
As we gear up for tourism season with multiple events, we need to make sure our “house” is clean...
Downtown Freeport Revitalization: The Foundation (Part 1)
The Greater Freeport Partnership’s 2019 strategic plan specifically calls out improvement to...
The Importance of School Leadership
One of the most important hiring processes in our community is going on right now — that for the...
Greater Freeport Partnership Workforce Initiative
As I’ve talked about before, the biggest threat to Stephenson County’s future prosperity is a lack...
Supporting Our Stephenson County Businesses
If one thinks of it at all, some people believe the term “economic development” is defined...
Hope & Potential: Happy Holidays Stephenson County
Some like to talk about “the good old days” when Freeport had lots of manufacturers and downtown...
Local Workers Wanted
On my information-gathering tour of Stephenson County’s employers, large and small, I’ve heard a...
Answers to your frequently asked questions about GFP
As I continue to make the speaking rounds, I’ve gathered a few frequently asked questions, and I’d...
Lots of Fun set for Freeport in the Coming Weeks
I’ve spent my first few articles talking about procedures and process for this new venture called...
We’ve Disrupted the Status Quo
It’s a new era for Freeport and Stephenson County: The Greater Freeport Partnership is underway!...
Thank You for the Big Welcome
Thank you, Freeport and Stephenson County folks, for making me feel welcome for the first two...