Connect with Bill Blanken, FMA President

Connect with Bill Blanken, FMA President

From HWY 331 by DO GOOD MEDIA

April 13, 2025 · 34 min · Season 1 · Episode 22

About this episode

This episode features Bill Blanken discussing the importance of collaboration among local businesses in Freeport, Florida.

This episode is all about the power of coming together —about what can happen when business owners stop seeing each other as competition and start seeing each other as community . At the heart of that mission in Freeport, Florida, is the Freeport Merchant Association —and at the heart of that is today’s guest, William “Bill” Blanken. Bill is a business strategist, a leadership developer, and the current president of the Freeport Merchant Association. He brings decades of experience in organizational growth and team-building, and he’s using that to help shape a more connected, more collaborative Freeport business community. In this episode, we’ll talk about what the association is doing, how local businesses are lifting each other up, and why collaboration isn’t just good for your bottom line—it’s good for the soul of your city. Whether you’re a business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just someone who wants to see your hometown thrive, this one’s for you. Let’s dive in and connect with Bill Blanken.

People in this episode

Guest: William "Bill" Blanken

Topics covered

  • business collaboration
  • community building
  • leadership development
  • local economy
  • entrepreneurship

Keywords

  • business owners
  • community
  • collaboration
  • Freeport
  • merchant association
  • leadership
  • entrepreneur

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Freeport Merchant Association

Places: Freeport, Florida

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