Statement from Connected Nation Chairman and CEO

Contact:
Amanda Murphy
amurphy@connectednation.org
614.397.9131



Bowling Green, KY – Connected Nation, Inc. has been selected as one of the best places to work in Kentucky for 2016, finishing 25th in the ranking of small-sized Kentucky employers. The award was presented by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management, Kentucky Career Center, and UI SIDES State Information Data Exchange Systems. This honor marks the fifth time in the past six years Connected Nation has been recognized in the Best Places to Work competition.

Statement by Tom Ferree, Chairman and CEO for Connected Nation:

"We are honored to once again be recognized among such esteemed Kentucky employers. Connected Nation’s consistent inclusion is a reflection of our incredible team working toward a noble collective vision—to create opportunity through connectivity. Our culture fuels our strategy and we enjoy working together to ensure no one is left on the wrong side of the digital divide."

Connected Nation works nationally to empower individuals and communities through increased access, adoption, and use of broadband. The nonprofit has its core operations in Bowling Green and was one of 36 companies honored in the small-sized employer category (those employing 15-149 U.S. employees).

View the full list of 2016 Best Places to Work in Kentucky awardees.





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About Connected Nation: Connected Nation is a leading technology organization committed to bringing affordable high-speed Internet and broadband-enabled resources to all Americans. Connected Nation effectively raises the awareness of the value of broadband and related technologies by developing coalitions of influencers and enablers for improving technology access, adoption, and use. Connected Nation works with consumers, community leaders, states, technology providers, and foundations to develop and implement technology expansion programs with core competencies centered on a mission to improve digital inclusion for people and places previously underserved or overlooked. For more information, please visit: www.connectednation.org/. Follow Connected Nation on Facebook and Twitter.