IN touch
P.O. Box 1408 Dickinson, ND 58602
Summer 2021
Photo by Nolan Overton
A Publication of Consolidated Telcom
701-483-4000 • consolidatednd.com • Dickinson
Rhonda Fitterer, Editor • Leutz Graphics, Design
Consolidated Awarded Business of the Year! Consolidated was named Business of the Year at the Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce’s 114th Annual Banquet on April 27th.
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“Since 1961, Consolidated has been providing customers across SW North Dakota with incredible telecommunication services. In March of 2020, Consolidated stepped up and stepped in to provide their services so that EVERYONE was able to learn and work remotely to keep our community moving forward, safely,” said Laurie Strommen, presenter. One of the many things we learned over the course of the last 18 months and through the COVID pandemic, is the need for reliable Internet service. We had to think “outside the box” and come up with ways to serve our existing customers and connect new customers safely. Our employees are our greatest resource and they helped with new processes and procedures needed to serve our communities and get families connected. In 2020, when the governor closed schools, our area schools were greatly impacted. Businesses, as well, had to close or reduce staff. Because we quickly put in place new infrastructure, we were able to help schools and businesses keep moving by setting up remote connections for them. The mission of Consolidated is to deliver a state-ofthe-art network that provides advanced services to our customers. We strive to treat each other, and our customers with respect and dignity, honesty and Dickinson Area Chamber’s 114th Awards Banquet Pictured L to R: Ron Rhoades, Rhonda Fitterer, Marleah Marsh, Robbin Schwindt, Chris Klaman
integrity, doing the right thing, at the right time, for the right reason. Arguably, no one could have foreseen what the impact of the pandemic was going to entail, but when challenges arise, communities come together and support one another. As we celebrate our 60th Anniversary this year, we look forward to serving our customers for the next 60 years and beyond with the same values we conduct business with today.