The Conversation: Building Prosperity in Benzie County | Josh Stoltz, Grow Benzie

On this episode of Currently: The Conversation, Christal sits down with Josh Stoltz, Executive Director of Grow Benzie — a rural prosperity incubator and community hub serving Benzie County. Currently: The Conversation is brought to you by TVC Cherry Capital Airport, your Northern Michigan connection. Josh explains how Grow Benzie supports small nonprofits, food and farming enterprises, broadband initiatives, and collaborative community projects — not just with ideas, but with real infrastructure like space, bookkeeping, and coordination. They also explore Josh's journey from private-sector entrepreneurship back to Northern Michigan, how global experiences shaped his systems-thinking approach, and why sustainable community impact requires more than passion — it requires capacity and collaboration. If you've ever wondered how real change happens in small towns — and how you can be part of it — this conversation is for you. Currently: The Conversation is a Compass Local podcast produced by Pancake Boy Productions.