Sep 29, 2025
One of the most common concerns we hear from small-town leaders and residents is the idea of the “brain drain,” or the fear that young people will leave and never return. This is a very valid fear, but there is so much we can do about it! We are so excited to welcome one of our very own, Jaci Praska, who grew up in...
Sep 22, 2025
We’ve heard it, and you probably have too: “People
don’t want to move to rural communities.” Or, “Talented people
don’t want to live in small towns.”
Well, we’re happy to say we know that’s not true, and so does
Alissa Henriksen. This episode is all about attracting talent to
our small towns, how not...
Sep 15, 2025
Housing development is a key focus for many small towns, and for good reason: we need places for people to live! But, sometimes development can bring gentrification and sameness, which is not what we want for our small towns. Dylan Cinti combines construction with stewardship to restore and update small-town properties...
Sep 8, 2025
We are kicking off the second part of Season 5 with a bang and sharing one of the coolest programs we’ve had the pleasure of learning about: Cardinal Manufacturing. Led by our guests, Craig and Tyson, Cardinal Manufacturing is a high school class *and* a full-fledged business that allows students to not only do...