{"id":134842,"date":"2023-11-22T07:45:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T13:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/?p=134842"},"modified":"2023-11-21T20:47:01","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T02:47:01","slug":"oxford-featured-as-secret-sauce-community-at-2023-heartland-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/oxford-featured-as-secret-sauce-community-at-2023-heartland-summit\/","title":{"rendered":"Oxford Featured as Secret Sauce Community at 2023 Heartland Summit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At Heartland Forward\u2019s flagship event in Bentonville, Arkansas, Oxford spotlighted for the community\u2019s rich culture<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the 2023\u00a0Heartland Summit<\/strong><\/a>, Oxford, Mississippi<\/strong>, was showcased as a secret sauce community, exhibiting a model for towns and cities around the heartland for its focus on growth and vitality, while preserving its unique culture. Oxford, the smallest community featured this year, was selected for its historic growth and its national\u2014and even global\u2014attention as a rich cultural destination.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mayor Robyn Tannehill<\/strong> of Oxford participated in a panel discussion to highlight the ingredients making Oxford thrive. Moderated by Axios<\/strong> cofounder Mike Allen<\/strong>, the discussion also included representatives from the other two 2023 secret sauce communities\u2014founder and CEO of Lightship Capital Candice Matthews<\/strong> of Cincinnati, Ohio<\/strong>; and Chair of the Greater Omaha Regional Chamber and president and CEO of North End Teleservices, Carmen Tapio<\/strong> of Omaha, Nebraska<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The 2023 Heartland Summit is an opportunity to discuss and develop solutions for the unique challenges and opportunities facing the heartland, and it\u2019s always particularly inspiring to hear from those who are seeing success in their own communities. We were honored to have Mayor Robyn Tannehill join us on stage and share insights into Oxford\u2019s growth and vibrant culture,\u201d said Angie Cooper<\/strong>, Executive Director of Heartland Summit and Executive Vice President at Heartland Forward. \u201cWe’re thrilled to spotlight Oxford, Mississippi, which is a place that represents the remarkable spirit and potential in the heartland, as one of our secret sauce communities this year.”\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Heartland Summit, the flagship event of think-and-do tank Heartland Forward is a day and a half event in Bentonville for leaders and experts to discuss challenges, create actionable solutions and strengthen connections in the heartland and across the country. In its third year, the event has brought together approximately 350 policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, business, philanthropy, and thought leaders from various sectors, geographies, and generations to exchange insights on advancing the heartland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m proud to be a part of the Heartland Summit, an event dedicated to fostering economic growth and reshaping perceptions of our region,\u201d said Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill. \u201cIn Oxford, we make a dedicated effort to cherish and preserve our unique cultural heritage, which has played an important role in becoming one of the fastest growing communities in the state. This is an exciting time for our city, and I’m grateful for the recognition as one of Heartland Forward\u2019s secret sauce communities and the opportunity to share our story and lessons learned with other heartland leaders!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leading one of the fastest growing communities in the state, Mayor Tannehill focuses on proactive planning for the future, development of affordable workforce housing, supporting local businesses and investing in infrastructure. Mayor Tannehill has been recognized for her service and leadership by numerous organizations, including her selection as a NewDEAL Leader\u2014a national group of pro-growth elected officials championing ideas to grow the economy, expand opportunity for all and make government work better.<\/p>\n\n\n