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7 Great Reasons to Buy Local It may not always be possible to buy what you need from a local business, but it’s worth taking a minute to think local first. In honor of National Small Business Week, April 29-May 5th, here are some reminders of the impact you can have when choosing to shopRead more

Net Neutrality: What to expect from Madison Madison Communications response to the repeal of the 2015 Open Internet Order. On December 14, 2017, the FCC repealed the 2015 Open Internet Order know as Net Neutrality.   Our customers are asking, “What changes will be in store for Madison customers?”  The answer is simple….. Nothing will change.Read more

Stand Up for Health and Productivity Sit down and get to work.” You probably remember teachers saying that during your school years. But was it the best advice? Some research suggests that long periods of constant sitting inhibit circulation and flexibility, decrease attentiveness, and slow the body’s calorie-burning mechanisms. It’s even been dubbed the SittingRead more

The Buy Local Loop The phrase “what goes around comes around” applies to many things, including your local economy. When your company and other businesses keep your dollars local, you benefit the community, local nonprofit agencies, friends and neighbors, and—ultimately—your own business. Here’s how it works: Why It Pays to Think Twice Before Shopping OnlineRead more

What is a Smart Rural Community? You’ve heard of smart homes, smart phones, and the smart grid, which all rely on broadband technology to operate more effectively and efficiently. The same technology can be used to enhance entire communities. Broadband enables rural Americans to enhance competitiveness and quality of life. You’ve heard of smart homes,Read more

What is a Smart Farm? It’s an exciting time to be in farming. With an expected 9.6 billion people to feed by 2050, the agriculture industry must continuously find ways to produce more food more easily. Seamless online access increases efficiency, security, and profit. Working Smarter As operations become more internet-based, farmers have an increasingRead more

Is That Bad Review a Good Idea? Customer reviews carry a lot of weight with other customers (or would-be customers). Five-star reviews can bring floods of news customers, while negative reviews can bury a small business… Customer reviews carry a lot of weight with other customers (or would-be customers). Five-star reviews can bring floods ofRead more