Evidence shows that broadband connectivity results in business retention, growth, and attraction, while also helping people earn additional income. Having accessible and affordable broadband services creates a more favorable environment for cultivating commercial opportunities. Broadband is an important component in making a community an attractive place to live, helping stem the population loss that many rural communities are experiencing, and stabilizing the tax base. With the completion of the construction phase of KentuckyWired in Eastern Kentucky, plentiful opportunities lie ahead for rural residents. One example of a business that is already making use of internet connectivity in order to grow is Morehead-based clothing brand, New Frontier Outfitters.

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by Sarah Stevens Comments Off on The Center’s Connectivity Chronicles: New Frontier Outfitters

The latest issue of The Center Insider is ready for review! This issue includes: RDPC Online Courses Host Your Next Event at The Center Marketing One-Stop-Shop Work-From-Home KentuckyWired Update Homework Gap CenterLinks Access Nodes Managed Security Services The Center of Fiber Connectivity Data Center Specifications Training Upcoming Events Youth Programs Application Information

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by Sarah Stevens Comments Off on The Center Insider Issue 2.4 – Winter 2019-2020 Technology Edition

Now that the construction phase of the KentuckyWired project is complete in Eastern Kentucky, citizens are eager to see broadband improvements. However, it is important to understand that the completion of the middle-mile is only the beginning of the process. The KentuckyWired initiative serves as the middle-mile access point to high-speed internet. From there it […]

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by Sarah Stevens Comments Off on The Center Educates Certified Fiber Optic Technicians to Advance the Region

Some local ISPs have already begun focusing on the needs of rural communities. One example is Ridgenet, a wireless communication and technology company based out of Science Hill.

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Cyber-attacks have become a major threat to many institutions and are one of the most prevalent types of crises in higher education. In order to mitigate such attacks, The Center for Rural Development is partnering with Volta to offer Managed Security Services. The partners recently debuted their Managed Security Services when they participated in the […]

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by Sarah Stevens Comments Off on The Center and Volta provide Managed Security Services to KCTCS

As the KentuckyWired middle-mile fiber network is nearing completion, The Center for Rural Development is also taking action to support the implementation of last-mile fiber services in Kentucky. The Center sponsored fiber education for last-mile service providers and industry professionals as they prepare for their use of the wholesale services provided by KentuckyWired. Through a […]

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by Sarah Stevens Comments Off on The Center provides Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) training

The KentuckyWired fiber project will increase telecommunications capacity which means hundreds of new work-from-home employment opportunities are anticipated. This development will impact winter experiences for many rural Kentuckians.

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by Sarah Stevens Comments Off on The Center anticipates work-from-home jobs made possible by KentuckyWired will help alleviate winter woes

The latest issue of The Center Insider is ready for review! This issue includes: Marketing One-Stop-Shop Summer Summary Youth Programs Application Information Rogers Scholars Rogers Explorers Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute (ELI) Rogers Scholars Graduates Marry Community Service Projects School Time Theatre Center Stage Season Upcoming Events CenterLinks Access Nodes RDPC COAL Thank You to Youth Meal Sponsors College […]

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by Sarah Stevens Comments Off on The Center Insider Issue 2.3 – 2019 Education Edition

Owsley county resident Mellisa Suntken utilizes access to reliable high-speed, high-capacity internet to teach English to students in China, and make a dependable income right from home.

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by Sarah Stevens Comments Off on High-Speed, High-Capacity Fiber Broadband Creates Job Opportunities for Kentuckians in Rural Areas

Speaking at the SOAR Summit in Pikeville, Gov. Matt Bevin and Congressman Hal Rogers announced completion of the construction phase of the KentuckyWired project in Eastern Kentucky.

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by Sarah Stevens Comments Off on Gov. Bevin, Congressman Rogers Announce Completion of Eastern Kentucky Rings of KentuckyWired Project