We covered the Rivian boom in Part 1, but what does the future actually hold for McLean County? 🤔

In Part 2 of our conversation with Mike O'Grady, we pull back the curtain even further to capture the authentic backstories that have shaped our local economy. From his unexpected (and wild!) experiences as a deputy coroner to the intense, behind-the-scenes reality of navigating the Economic Development Council, Mike shares the unvarnished truth about community building.

We dive into a critical conversation about the lost art of face-to-face relationships in modern business, his candid thoughts on the current state of local economic development, and why maintaining our community ties amidst massive population growth is our greatest challenge.

It takes real heart and hustle to navigate these massive shifts, and Mike ...