My Town: How Investing in Where You're From Creates the Future You Want to See
Mike Rogers
Jan 2027 · Sold by Simon and Schuster
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Build the future you want by investing in the place you call home.
In My Town, Mike Rogers shares how long-term commitment, local leadership, and intentional investment can transform communities from the inside out. Drawing on more than thirty-five years of building and revitalizing communities, Rogers shows why meaningful growth works best when it starts with the people who live there. He explains how projects - large and small - can reshape a community’s future.
Through real stories of historic preservation, urban infill, and community-driven development, this book reveals how one person’s dedication can spark economic vitality, cultural pride, and lasting opportunity. Rogers challenges readers to rethink success not as scale or speed, but as impact, stewardship, and care for place. My Town isn’t just about cities or construction. It’s about recognizing that “your town” could be anything you care about - a business, a neighborhood, or a cause.
This book is for anyone who has ever had an idea, seen a problem, or imagined something better - but hesitated to begin.
You’ll discover how to:
If you want to make a difference, My Town shows why the best place to start is home.
In My Town, Mike Rogers shares how long-term commitment, local leadership, and intentional investment can transform communities from the inside out. Drawing on more than thirty-five years of building and revitalizing communities, Rogers shows why meaningful growth works best when it starts with the people who live there. He explains how projects - large and small - can reshape a community’s future.
Through real stories of historic preservation, urban infill, and community-driven development, this book reveals how one person’s dedication can spark economic vitality, cultural pride, and lasting opportunity. Rogers challenges readers to rethink success not as scale or speed, but as impact, stewardship, and care for place. My Town isn’t just about cities or construction. It’s about recognizing that “your town” could be anything you care about - a business, a neighborhood, or a cause.
This book is for anyone who has ever had an idea, seen a problem, or imagined something better - but hesitated to begin.
You’ll discover how to:
- Invest locally in ways that create lasting value
- Balance growth with history, culture, and character
- Lead with intention and people-centered vision
- Strengthen neighborhoods from the ground up
- Build relationships that multiply long-term impact
- Turn ideas into executed projects - not just plans
If you want to make a difference, My Town shows why the best place to start is home.
Build the future you want by investing in the place you call home.
In My Town, Mike Rogers shares how long-term commitment, local leadership, and intentional investment can transform communities from the inside out. Drawing on more than thirty-five years of building and revitalizing communities,...
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About the author
MIKE ROGERS is a construction and development leader based in Mobile, Alabama, and president of Rogers & Willard, Inc. Over a 35-year career, he has contributed to projects totaling more than $1 billion, with a focus on community revitalization, real estate development, and investing locally in ways that create lasting value.
MIKE ROGERS is a construction and development leader based in Mobile, Alabama, and president of Rogers & Willard, Inc. Over a 35-year career, he has contributed to projects totaling more than $1 billion, with a focus on community revitalization, real estate development, and investing locally in w...
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