Jack Schultz

Jack Schultz is a premier authority in economic development recognized for his ongoing research and vast knowledge of rural America. In his book, Boomtown USA: The 7 ½ Keys to Big Success in Small Towns and the popular presentation by the same name, Jack exposes the well-hidden truth of America’s hometowns that he fondly calls, the agurbs®. Jack established Boomtown Institute to better share his continuous research and sought after knowledge. The Institute’s mission is “To provoke innovative thinking, encourage leadership and foster investment in communities across the U.S.A.” Jack says, “Vision is the difference between a ghost town and a Boomtown!” Jack inspires communities to construct their own vision deliberately, not waiting on the inevitable to happen.

A nationally known speaker and author, Jack talks to many great communities that have the potential of becoming a Boomtown. Why is Jack such a sought after speaker?

Jack knows his stuff. Jack’s zeal for America’s hometowns is evident through his daily research to learn how to help these towns succeed. Jack tries to tour each community he speaks in; which gives him quality time with the leaders of the community to answer questions and offer insight. Jack is sincerely committed to helping each community that he speaks in.
Jack is passionate about his message. Jack’s entire career has been dedicated to economic development in rural communities. He has a talent for making the 7 ½ Keys stick in the minds of the audience. Each key is grounded to the real world and reinforced with compelling examples and humorous stories. Jack is committed to sharing with audiences the keys to making a town successful.

“The question for small town America is acute. What causes some communities to boom even as others slowly die?

Jack Schultz knows the answers.”
--- Rich Karlgaard, publisher, Forbes Magazine

Lisa Huston
Agracel, Inc./Boomtown Institute
217.342.3000
lhuston@agracel.com


	Jack Schultz is a premier authority in economic development recognized for his ongoing research and vast knowledge of rural America. In his book, Boomtown USA: The 7 ½ Keys to Big Success in Small Towns and the popular presentation by the same name, Jack exposes the well-hidden truth of America’s hometowns that he fondly calls, the agurbs®. Jack established Boomtown Institute to better share his continuous research and sought after knowledge. The Institute’s mission is “To provoke innovative thinking, encourage leadership and foster investment in communities across the U.S.A.” Jack says, “Vision is the difference between a ghost town and a Boomtown!” Jack inspires communities to construct their own vision deliberately, not waiting on the inevitable to happen. A nationally known speaker and author, Jack talks to many great communities that have the potential of becoming a Boomtown. Why is Jack such a sought after speaker? Jack knows his stuff. Jack’s zeal for America’s hometowns is evident through his daily research to learn how to help these towns succeed. Jack tries to tour each community he speaks in; which gives him quality time with the leaders of the community to answer questions and offer insight. Jack is sincerely committed to helping each community that he speaks in. Jack is passionate about his message. Jack’s entire career has been dedicated to economic development in rural communities. He has a talent for making the 7 ½ Keys stick in the minds of the audience. Each key is grounded to the real world and reinforced with compelling examples and humorous stories. Jack is committed to sharing with audiences the keys to making a town successful. “The question for small town America is acute. What causes some communities to boom even as others slowly die? Jack Schultz knows the answers.” --- Rich Karlgaard, publisher, Forbes Magazine To book Jack Schultz for your next event, please contact: Lisa Huston Agracel, Inc./Boomtown Institute 217.342.3000 lhuston@agracel.com

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