Community building is a foundation element for Pillar Bank and that includes helping to revitalize the Baldwin, WI Economic Development Corporation. Shane Bauer, the CEO of Pillar introduces us to Jim Benson who is one ofthe people joining the effort. Jim is a retiree with an extensive background in economic development with bothcommunities and universities.
Thanks in part to his efforts, Bemidji, MN earned numerous accolades for its growth.
You’ll love the anecdotes hegives in a career of developing partnerships within cities and how they could relate to helping the Baldwin area now. He tells us why he sees so much potential in this area.