Today we had the privilege of visiting Cold Blooded Coffee with our guest speaker, Brooke Guthman—lifelong Murphysboro resident, Member Services Manager at Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association, and proud business owner of Walnut Street Properties.

She and her husband, Ryan, have been intentional about investing in and revitalizing downtown Murphysboro—and the results speak for themselves! From Cold Blooded Coffee & Roastery (amazing ☕️ by the way 😃), to a cozy Airbnb, and Faction 93 Hair Salon, you can feel the pride and energy they’ve brought to the city.

Through vision and collaboration, change is happening right here in Murphysboro, IL—and we are inspired! 💡✨