Rural Growth Initiative

Honored to do a drop-in promotional video today for Mr. Steve Sheffield as I I continue to support local businesses on behalf of Rural Growth Initiative!!

The lives touched along a journey are often more meaningful than the journey itself.

Case in point: Our Executive Director, Paul Daniele, recently returned from a whirlwind trip to Washington DC, where he had the incredible honor of attending the Kentucky Society of Washington's Bluegrass Ball on behalf of the Rural Growth Initiative. It was an amazing event, filled with inspiring connections and meaningful conversations.

A true highlight of Paul’s trip was meeting Tucker Carlson, head of the Tucker Carlson Network. Paul shared the origins and mission of the Rural Growth Initiative with him. He can confirm TUCKER LOVES YA'LL IN RURAL COMMUNITIES!!! Since leaving DC for rural Maine a few years ago, Tucker has developed a deep and unwavering passion for rural communities, recognizing their essential role in the fabric of our nation. His dedication to uplifting and celebrating rural America resonates strongly with the mission of the Rural Growth Initiative, and Paul was thrilled to find such shared values.

A big thank-you to Jonathan Bennett for making this trip possible—what an unforgettable weekend!