BLOOMINGTON, MN, May 2023 – The Brookshire Company is pleased to announce Cory Hepola as its first Vice President of Communications, Growth & Strategy. Hepola will lead an engaging communications strategy, develop unique high-impact storytelling across multiple formats, and inspire purposeful partnerships to guide The Brookshire Company in its mission to provide specialized real estate services to help businesses around the world reach their fullest potential.
“Bringing Cory aboard is the perfect fusion of talent and communications expertise to ensure a path marked with innovation, growth and success for our clients and community members alike,” said Gerry Norton, Founder & President of The Brookshire Company.
For more than 20 years, Hepola has been actively dedicated to positively uplifting communities as a broadcast journalist earning two Emmy Awards for Outstanding TV Anchor at KARE 11 in Minneapolis, being named “100 People To Know” by Twin Cities Business Magazine as the creator & host of his own daily show on iconic WCCO Radio, and developing & hosting the popular documentary series “Rural By Choice” that was selected into the prestigious “Twin Cities Film Festival.”
“Creating ‘Rural By Choice’ changed my life,” said Hepola. “Going back home to explore Otter Tail County and why people choose to live there, I found our story had a larger purpose in uniting urban and rural America. This is my personal mission.”
Born and raised in Perham, Minnesota, it’s “Rural By Choice” – and that shared mission – that led Hepola to The Brookshire Company and Community Venture Network (CVN) which connects rural communities to businesses searching for opportunities to expand and grow their operations. During its two-season run, Hepola re-discovers his rural roots while breaking down the popular misconceptions and negative stereotypes that may exist between rural and urban America.
For his work, Cory was honored in 2022 by his alma mater, Concordia College-Moorhead, with the “Sent Forth Award” which is presented “to a young alumni who has made an impact early in their career, emphasizing service to others and demonstrating a strong vocational commitment.”
“We’re meant to live with joy,” said Hepola. “I’m so thankful to be teaming up with Brookshire and CVN, who are committed to helping others find the perfect place for them. Our work is just starting.”
ABOUT THE BROOKSHIRE COMPANY
The Brookshire Company’s mission is to provide specialized corporate real estate services to help businesses around the world reach their fullest potential. We believe the art of success is found in a dependable business partnership, pursuing excellence at all levels and optimizing current and local resources. With more than 30 years of experience directing projects in 45 states and 5 countries, Gerry Norton launched The Brookshire Company in 2017 with a vision to see companies succeed, communities thrive and dreams brought to life.
ABOUT COMMUNITY VENTURE NETWORK (CVN)
Community Venture Network (CVN) connects rural communities to businesses searching for opportunities to expand and grow their operations. We believe in rural America, and for more than 30 years, CVN has partnered with communities through their Economic Development teams to help them identify, define, and leverage the tools, facilities, infrastructure, and incentives they possess to attract businesses.
Learn more at brookshireco.com and connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/27124867.