When disaster strikes, some communities rebuild. Others reimagine. In this episode, we sit down with Jason Lemle—President of Graves County Economic Development and Director of the Mayfield Industrial Development Authority—for a powerful conversation about what it really takes to fuel resilience across a region.

Jason shares how Graves County is bouncing back from devastation with bold plans for industrial growth, downtown revitalization, and a new makerspace designed to spark entrepreneurship and workforce development. We dive into the mindset behind his work, the opportunities emerging for small businesses in rural Kentucky, and how collaborative leadership is helping Mayfield build something better than before.

If you care about rural innovation, economic resilience, or creating real opportunity in your hometown—this one’s for you.

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