News Summary:
On an unspecified date, CTC's CEO and General Manager, Kristi Westbrock, testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business, emphasizing broadband's importance for rural small businesses and economic growth. On an unspecified date, CTC awarded six students $500 scholarships each through its annual scholarship program. Recipients included Nora Nichols and Wyatt Paulson (Brainerd High School), Raylin Daraitis (Crosby-Ironton), Marymae Nieman (Pierz Healy), Jacob Cox (Little Falls), and Amelia Sjostrom (Pillager). On an unspecified date, CTC joined the Tri-Co Technologies Partnership, expanding the alliance to include Emily Cooperative Telephone Company, West Central Telephone Association, and Paul Bunyan Communications. Also on an unspecified date, CTC announced the launch of its nonprofit initiative, CTC Cares, and opened applications for its first round of grant funding, focusing on community well-being, innovation, health, and youth empowerment through technology scholarships.