Funds help create new computer labs at elementary schools
MANKATO, Minn., Jan. 29, 2008 — The HickoryTech Foundation announced today a donation of $10,000 to Faribault Public Schools, a final payment in a three-year commitment totaling $30,000.
The funding will help create new computer labs at Jefferson Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, and Roosevelt Elementary. The new computer labs will feature high-end HP workstations with LCD flat panel monitors and various software titles.
“The new computer labs will provide state-of-the-art technology to our elementary students,” commented Marcus Milazzo, district technology coordinator. “HickoryTech's grants have transformed our vision that all students can benefit from appropriate uses of technology into a reality.”
The HickoryTech Foundation provided Faribault Public Schools a $10,000 grant in 2006 to help fund a high school music technology lab and an additional $10,000 grant in 2007 to fund a computer lab at the middle school.
“We are pleased to give back to the communities we serve and proud to support the technology initiatives at Faribault Schools,” said Lyle Jacobson, HickoryTech Foundation chairman.
The HickoryTech Foundation is committed to helping the communities served by the company. HickoryTech provides local voice, long distance, high-speed Internet and Digital TV within Faribault. In addition, HickoryTech provides integrated business communication solutions including voice, IP, transport and network integration services.
About HickoryTech Foundation:
Built on a tradition of community leadership and corporate responsibility, the HickoryTech Foundation has donated millions of dollars to worthy organizations and focuses its outreach charitable giving to supporting the communities served by the company. The HickoryTech Foundation, originated in 1963, contributes to numerous non-profit organizations in the areas of education, community and culture.
About HickoryTech
HickoryTech Corporation (NASDAQ: HTCO), headquartered in Mankato, Minn., offers integrated communication products and services to business and residential customers over a regional fiber network. The company is in its 110th year of operation and has approximately 410 employees. The Telecom Sector, with facilities-based operations in Minnesota and Iowa, offers local voice, long distance, high-speed Internet, Digital TV, and IP networking services to residential and business customers. In addition, the Telecom Sector develops telecom and carrier access billing solutions and customer management systems. The Enventis Sector provides IP-based voice, data and network solutions to businesses across a five-state region. For more information, visit www.hickorytech.com .