Interest grows in Illinois for the Winning Communities Certification process since the Community Bankers Association of Illinois has made it a significant part of their endorsed programs. Community bankers and their Board members have been calling me for more information and to set up meetings with other community leaders.
What interests them is the RESULTS that we get from the Visioning/Action Planning that communities do. This is not just an academic exercise, but a process that gets things done!! If they don't, then the certification is not granted. In fact, as I write this, a community in central Illinois is having a meeting to discuss my proposal to them.
I have been flattered that in September I have been asked to make presentations at three associaton trade shows. It's geat to see community leaders get excited about the challenge of change within their cities, towns, and counties.