NATCO Staff Attend Conference

Steve Smith, Business Manager and Meghan Ward, Marketing Coordinator for Northern Arkansas Telephone Company (NATCO), recently attended the NTCA Rural Broadband Association PR & Marketing Conference in Austin, Texas. The Rural Broadband Association, an association of small, rural telecommunications providers, is dedicated to improving the quality of life in rural communities through advanced telecommunications by education, advocacy and cooperation. The conference featured keynote speaker Ryan Estis and included outbreak sessions on such topics as Marketing Strategies for Rural Audiences and Challenges and Opportunities Created by Recent Regulatory Changes.

“Rural telecommunications providers are confronted with many unique challenges. It is valuable to come together with other companies navigating similar issues and share experiences and successes so we can implement the very best practices in our communities,” said Ward.

NATCO is a locally owned and operated independent communications company which has served customers throughout the Twin Lakes area, including Marion, Boone and Baxter Counties for 64 years. For further information, call toll free, 800-775-6682 or visit natconet.com. NATCO offices are at 301 E. Main St., Flippin, AR 72634.