"Entrepreneurial, Resilient and No Weeds!” The Top7 Conversation with Fairfield/Jefferson County, Iowa (USA)
In this episode of The Intelligent Community, ICF Co-Founder Lou Zacharilla has a conversation with Bob Ferguson, Senior Master Coordinator, Fairfield/Jefferson County, Iowa.
The smallest community in terms of population this year, Fairfield, Iowa not only thinks globally – but deep and universally! A unique place in America’s heartland, Fairfield has the advantage of being in a rural setting with natural beauty and is a place where people know each other and are quick to lend a helping hand. But its leaders were among the first in the intelligent community movement who learned that its future depends on the digital infrastructure, education and – yes - the world around it. Fairfield’s influence and core economic output is based on historic entrepreneurship brought forward. It is a fascinating place where the digital, practical and spiritual blend. The place has five times more small businesses per 100 people than the average for USA city. It gives transcendental meditation partial credit for its innovation and, if you like a tidy downtown, it does not have a single weed because of the tenacious goal of one person! You must hear Fairfield/Jefferson County’s inspiring story.
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