If you asked the average person to list all the things that drive economic growth, “Wall Street” (or some variation) would probably be right at the top. But while that may be true to a certain extent, it’s equally valid to point out that hidden gems drive that same growth in some of the most unexpected places. Paying closer attention to some of these hidden gems creates an opportunity to better understand how far we’ve come and where we might be headed. It proves that the economy is changing positively, provided that you know where to look for this evidence. It’s also a positive sign that this…