How a Small Wisconsin Town Drives Innovation Without Losing Its Soul

In this episode of the HeroX Innovation Leadership Speaker Series, City Administrator Alex Mansfield discusses the delicate balance of driving modernization in a small town. Discover how Amery, Wisconsin (population 3,000) uses data-driven planning, community-centered guardrails, and practical innovation (like preventative road maintenance) to grow while preserving its unique character. Key Topics Covered: *Balancing small-town charm with modern municipal growth *Treating public input as a core operational input *Rethinking municipal decision-making and priorities *Defining innovation as a tool to build capacity for quality-of-life projects Connect with the Speakers: *Jamie Elliott:   / jamie-elliott   *Alex Mansfield:   / alexander-mansfield-b89b55139   Your Crowd. Your Solution. www.HeroX.com