Today we bring to you a fascinating conversation with Linc Kroeger of Pillar Technology and The Forge in Des Moines, Iowa to talk about bringing tech jobs to rural America, and in this case, specifically to rural Iowa. Linc and his company are pioneering a concept that is truly forging the future and changing&nbsp;how we approach jobs and education in rural America.<a href="https://www.ruralrevival.co/stories/2018/5/10/episode-7-linc-kroeger-of-pillar-technology" target="_blank">Check out more on the blog.</a>SHOW NOTES: <a href="https://pillartechnology.com/" target="_blank">Pillar Technology</a> <a href="http://www.independenceia.com/" target="_blank">Independence, Iowa</a> <a href="https://www.jeffersonmatters.org/" target="_blank">Jefferson, Iowa</a> <a href="http://www.iowacentral.edu/" target="_blank">Iowa Central Community College</a> <a href="https://www.dmacc.edu/Pages/welcome.aspx" target="_blank">DMACC</a> <a href="https://www.grassley.senate.gov/" target="_blank">Senator Chuck Grassley</a> <a href="https://davidyoung.house.gov/" target="_blank">Congressman David Young</a> <a href="https://governor.iowa.gov/" target="_blank">Governor Kim Reynolds</a> <a href="https://iowastem.gov/" target="_blank">STEM</a> <a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2017/08/apples-next-us-data-center-will-be-built-in-iowa/" target="_blank">Apple</a> <a href="https://iowaculture.gov/history/preservation/tax-incentives" target="_blank">Historic Tax Credits</a> <a href="https://pillartechnology.com/careers" target="_blank">Pillar Academy</a> <a href="https://futurereadyiowa.com/" target="_blank">futurereadyiowa.com</a>&nbsp;(contact Linc here) <a href="https://www.futurereadyiowa.gov/" target="_blank">futurereadyiowa.gov</a>

8 | Alice Pettyjohn of Alice Circle

From farming and agriculture to amazing restaurants, vintage markets, and even tech start-ups, people are thinking outside the box, taking risks, and bringing life back to the hometowns and small communities we love. Our hope is this will be a place where you can be inspired to do the same. So jump in, hear the stories of people who are doing life in rural America and loving it, and start dreaming. And then let us know what you're up to so we can share your story, too!