Insights From the Front Porch
Our blog is where rural stories meet real solutions. From workforce trends and community success stories to practical tips for employers and job seekers, this is your place to learn how small towns are growing stronger every day.
Let Us Introduce Ourselves
The mission is clear, PorchLight is a Midwest talent recruitment firm that partners with rural communities to prepare for and…
Highmore Achieves Provisional PorchLight Certification
PorchLight and Highmore PorchLight advocacy team announced that the community of Highmore, SD has received provisional PorchLight Certification.
PorchLight Certification Featured on Eye On Keloland
PorchLight's certification program is making waves and this week was featured on KELO's Eye on Keloland, spotlighting Highmore, SD. You…
South Dakota’s Commute Patterns, Mapped
By Berk Ehrmantraut, Director of Policy and Communities Over 40% of South Dakotans work ten miles or more from home,…
Webinar Recap: The Economic and Community Impact of Rural Broadband in South Dakota
"Workin' It Out: The Economic and Community Impact of Rural Broadband in South Dakota" provides key insights about the vital…
Webinar Recap: Living in the Middle of Everywhere (with Ben Winchester)
On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, PorchLight hosted a webinar with Ben Winchester on “Living in the Middle of Everywhere.” The…
Workin’ It Out: Why Is It So Expensive to Build New Rural Housing? (Webinar Recap)
On Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 PorchLight hosted the webinar, "Why Is It So Expensive to Build New Rural Housing?" with…
Highmore, SD
Experience Highmore, SD! Highmore is a proud, progressive little agricultural community located in central South Dakota, just 49 miles east…
