06/15/2026
A week before photographing Bob Leslie for this Mason Deerfield Lifestyle Magazine's "Find Your Purpose" issue, I had toured the MADE HUB for Manufacturing during a MADE Chamber event and Bob was one of the tour guides!
What impressed me most was seeing both sides of its mission in action. Local manufacturers have access to space, resources, and a community designed to help their businesses grow, while students are gaining exposure to skilled trades and Hands-On career paths they may never have considered.
It's easy to see why the MADE HUB has become such a valuable resource in our region. It's not just about manufacturing, it's about creating opportunities, fostering connections, and investing in the future.
Thank you, Bob, for helping build something that supports both local businesses and the next generation of makers, builders, and innovators.
Read the full Mason + Deerfield Lifestyle article here:
https://citylifestyle.com/articles/playing-the-long-game