This is episode twelve of The Small Nation Podcast!  This podcast is created for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, investing in real estate, and economic development. John Hall is the President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce in Marshalltown, Iowa.  Many smaller communities across the nation face similar challenges. Listen in as John and Jason share the impact that catastrophic storms had on both Marshalltown, Iowa and Bellefontaine, Ohio. In this episode, we dive into the discussion of how to rebuild the community after catastrophic events, how community development impacts economic development, driving economic development without a large college, and more.