Ilana Preuss

Ilana Preuss, Founder and CEO of Recast City, advocates for revitalizing local economies through small-scale manufacturing. She argues that instead of chasing large corporations, communities should focus on their own local manufacturers. By listening to the needs of these businesses, towns can fill vacant storefronts and create rooted jobs. Preuss shares success stories like a shared kitchen in Columbia, Missouri, and emphasizes the importance of tailored support and responsive local policies to foster growth in product-based businesses.