In the next episode of Forward Rowan: Prosperity Through Progress, host Carlotta Ungaro, Forward Rowan 2 Campaign Director, sits down with Steve Fisher, President of F&M Bank, to discuss the vision and impact of the Forward Rowan 2 campaign.

As a longtime investor and campaign cabinet co-chair, Fisher has played a key role in shaping Rowan County’s economic trajectory. In this episode, he shares insights into how the first Forward Rowan campaign exceeded expectations—bringing in over $1 billion in capital investment and over 2,800 new jobs—and why Forward Rowan 2 is poised to push that momentum even further.

From the importance of local investment and public-private partnerships to how economic growth benefits businesses, families, and individuals, this conversation explores why now is the time to double down on Rowan County’s future.

Tune in to hear why business leaders and investors should be a part of this transformative initiative and what success could look like in the next five years. Forward Rowan 2 is more than a campaign - it’s a commitment to lasting prosperity.