Often "growing local economies" is left off the list of areas needing intentional focus - as if the free market will just take care of that once we solve basic human needs.  That's a mistake.

Bad things happen, in life and in business.  Keeping yourself and your business healthy and strong won't entirely eliminate bad things from happening, but it hastens your recovery in case things go south.

The best laid plans are always interrupted when life gets in the way.  The best laid processes keep businesses going when key employees are pulled away.

Networking is a challenge for people who tend towards introversion.  So much so that they might walk away from a world of opportunity if they don't work harder to make the effort.