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Congratulations to Shawn, who celebrates 12 years with CTC! ??

Yesterday, our CEO/GM, Kristi Westbrock, participated in a panel titled “Women in Telecom: Empowering Action and Innovation: Driving Impact at Times of Change.” During the discussion, Kristi shared strategies and actionable steps to create meaningful changes within organizations and advance careers, especially during periods of transformation. Calix #ConneXions24

Partnering can be necessary to grow; by collaborating, we leverage shared resources and expertise, paving the way for innovative solutions in broadband access. This ensures that communities have the necessary internet access, which has become crucial in today’s world. Thanks, Joe for your great insight on partnerships! Joe Buttweiler Calix #ConneXions24

Yesterday, Kristi Westbrock delivered many insightful tips at the WTA - Advocates for Rural Broadband Fall Educational Forum, focusing on two critical topics: sustainability and telecom disaster recovery.

Congratulations to Willie, who celebrates his first year at CTC! ??

The employees at CTC are exceptional, and we want you to get to know them! This is your chance to learn about who they are, what they do, and why they love working at CTC ?? For today's "Meet Us Monday," we're featuring Joe! Joe has been with CTC since 2015 and is our Chief Strategy Officer. Recently married to his wife, Amanda, Joe is a proud father of Kiran (17) and Carson (16). Their family also includes their dog, Reba. Joe loves attending concerts, golfing, playing hockey, and traveling in his free time. He's actively involved in the Youth Hockey Association and is a former volunteer firefighter. When asked about his experience at CTC, Joe said, "I enjoy the constant change—it keeps me on my toes. But what truly makes me smile is hearing about a new internet connection's positive impact on someone's life. Creating those success stories is rewarding and makes me proud of our work at CTC." Thank you, Joe, for your commitment and dedication to our cooperative!

We are so excited to share these photos from the NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association Fall Conference! The Little Falls Community Schools Esports Head Coach, Nathan Selby, was on a panel titled, 'Esports: Connecting Communities and Culture." CTC is proud to be a sponsor of the Flyer Esports Team! Along with, is Little Falls student, Aden. The conference features eSports teams from Butler University, Purdue University, and Ohio State! It's incredible to have Little Falls representing in the lineup!

October is National Co-op Month, a time to recognize the many benefits of cooperative membership, such as: ??Real ownership in the business you’re part of ??Enhanced value for members ??Focus on collaboration over competition ??Strength in rural areas ??Strong support network ??Shared decision-making ??Equal voting rights for all members…and more! At CTC, we are proud to be part of a cooperative that puts people at the forefront, helping our communities thrive together. Our employees work hard every day to support our members, and we appreciate every one of you in our 72-year-old cooperative!

Congratulations to Brenda, who celebrates 6 years with CTC! ??

Connections and conversations are being made this morning at the Women in Telecommunications Industry Breakfast at the NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association Fall Conference. Kristi Westbrock Russell Kacer Shirley Bloomfield