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NGN Connect Annual Meeting Reviews 2017 and Sets Sights on 2018 Goals
On November 29th, NGN Connect held its fifth Annual Meeting at The Torch Dahlonega, inviting members to come together to reflect on 2017 successes and discuss 2018 goals. NGN Connect Chairman Charlie Auvermann began the meeting by welcoming members and emphasizing the vital role that […]
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Recapping Broadband Communities’ 2017 Economic Development Conference
NGN kicked off the month of November with Broadband Communities’ Fall Economic Development Conference in Atlanta, GA. The 3-day event played host to an exceptional group of speakers and vital conversations about how broadband capacity can drive economic development in rural communities. Michael Foor, NGN’s […]
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Upcoming Economic Development Conference to Feature NGN’s Story of Delivering Gigabit Connectivity to North Georgia
Since its inception, NGN has remained committed to providing high speed, fiber optic broadband to rural areas. Part of this mission includes supplying community leaders with the education and tools needed to leverage their gigabit asset for economic growth. Gigabit connectivity can empower businesses in […]
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Mark Your Calendars for Broadband Communities’ Economic Development Conference in Atlanta
Since the inception of the NGN network, our team has been actively involved in supporting and educating economic developers on the benefits of gigabit connectivity. This passion for rural economic development led NGN to host the Georgia Gigabit Communities Summit last year. The Summit brought […]
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Fiber Network Owners Alliance 2017 Conference Highlights
The Fiber Network Owners Alliance (FNA) recently held its third annual conference at Lake Lanier Islands, Georgia. The event was a success, with attendance jumping to nearly double that of the year before. The strong attendance and overall success of the event are indicative of […]
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NGN’s Spring Conference Schedule: From UTC to SHLB to FNA
Greetings from Charlotte, North Carolina! We’re here with thousands of other industry professionals at the 2017 Utilities Technology Council (UTC) Telecom & Technology conference and expo. If you are here in the Queen City as well, don’t miss Thursday’s panel on utility broadband deployment case […]
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NGN Hosts HEMC Lineman Appreciation Breakfast
Yesterday NGN hosted a breakfast event at Habersham EMC to honor and show the company’s appreciation for HEMC Linemen and Right-of-Way Staff. A biscuit breakfast was served and NGN provided each lineman with a small thank-you gift. HEMC’s Vice President of Operations, Ricky Bates, welcomed the […]
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NGN Connect Celebrates 2016 Achievements and Looks Ahead to 2017 at Annual Meeting of the Members
NGN Connect recently held its fourth Annual Member Meeting to review highlights from the year and look ahead to what the co-op plans to focus on next. Chairman Charlie Auvermann welcomed members and spoke about the importance of having a high-touch, human component in a […]
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Georgia Gigabit Communities Summit Equips Community Leaders with Tools to Harness the Power of Gigabit Infrastructure
NGN recently hosted over 70 local government officials and community leaders at its inaugural Georgia Gigabit Communities Summit in Clarkesville, Georgia. An impressive collection of national broadband experts and advocates made for a day of informative discussions on how gigabit infrastructure can enhance local economies […]
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Driving the Industry Forward at RBC’s Rural Broadband Workshop
The Rural Broadband Council (RBC) is an independent operating unit of the Utilities Telecom Council dedicated to promoting opportunities for utilities to bring robust, reliable and affordable broadband services to rural America. The RBC recently hosted an important Rural Broadband Workshop in Kansas City, Missouri. […]