25 years ago, some community members held listeningsessions, and from that, Vision 2030 was born. With her role as Executive Director of Vision 2030 with the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce (Say that 5 times quickly), Anna Hester, she gets to oversee the vision happen throughincredible volunteer community members who have intentionally poured into making Hall County what it is now, and even better for the future. She sits down with Ashley Davis, Chair of the Next Gen Committee, as we discuss how the vision is being lived out, and even what can be expected as we dream for the future of Hall County! What is all included in this? Public Art, Healthcare, Next Gen Hall Co, Diversity, Transportation, Tourism & Recreation, Downtown Development, Greenspace, Lake Lanier Olympic Park, Harbour Town, Education Consortium, The Wisdom Project, Post Office Relocation, Community of Towns, and Collaboration. This robust, multiple-disciplinary team is actively seeking for the lives of the people of Hall County to be better now and for the future!!

To learn more about Vision2030, head over to www.vision2030.org and look up NextGen Hall on Instagram!

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Locally roasted with intentionally selected and hand-sorted beans, Black Jack Coffee looks to be a part of making each and every day wonderful as you actually enjoy your coffee! Hear how entrepreneur, Will Edwards, saw an opportunity in his existing business to fill a ned, and go above and beyond with agriculture pro, Julie Gossett, to help ensure excellence in all areas of the process. It is amazing to hear from 2 people who were self-proclaimed "not coffee people" have their hearts and their palates corrected when they actually started producing good coffee! And Pirate themed to boot!

Check out Black Jack Coffee on their website or on Instagram!

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The community raising up the next generation of community learders is exactly what Rashad Lawrence of Creative Learners Child Development Center has in mind. A Gainesville High Graduate has worked his way to being a leader in a childcare facility that inspires the children of today to be the leaders of tomorrow. Hear his passion for their growth, development, and relationship building that will help them now and into the future.

They are also developing at a young age an understanding of money, finances, and so much more that will pay dividends (both literally and figuratievly) for the rest of the participant's lives this summer.

Check out what Rashad is up to and take a look at Creative Learners Child Development Center!

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