Don Macke, of Entrepreneurial Ecosystems (E2), joins Stephen and Brienne on this episode of Roots &amp; Graffiti to talk about rural development.Don is an experienced practitioner and has lots of great information to offer about creating a rural community that is thriving by supporting entrepreneurs and taking risks that lead to growth, connection, and more resilient economic systems.  Don also shares some thoughts about rural communities coming out of the pandemic and continuing to thrive in spite of the challenges. Shared Folder with Resources from Don: <a href='https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_zlt1VL8ZEC-QhZX9RlzDKW8SolZE4xz?usp=sharing'>https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_zlt1VL8ZEC-QhZX9RlzDKW8SolZE4xz?usp=sharing</a>Roots &amp; Graffiti Email: <a href='mailto:rootsandgraffiti@jaspercountyin.com'>rootsandgraffiti@jaspercountyin.com</a>

Clark's Cutting Edge

Listen to Roots & Graffiti, a short chat about the real, raw Jasper County, Indiana. Topics to be discussed range from project announcements to conversations about rural issues. Join hosts Stephen Eastridge from the Jasper County Economic Development Organization & Brienne Hooker from the Jasper Newton Foundation as they examine and breakdown the happenings in Jasper County, Indiana.