Richland Source: Mansfield Rising 2.0 at SXSW: Unveiling the power of community transformation

By Sandy Messer

Yesterday, while standing in line waiting for my morning coffee, a familiar question was asked: “How’s your SXSW experience, and what brings you here?”

As I exchanged smiles with fellow SXSW attendee, I felt a surge of excitement (and dare I say pride) to share the story of our team of 10 from Mansfield, Ohio. We’re not just here for the latest trends or tech innovations, we’re here to gather ideas that can transform our city.