FALL 2023 5 SOLUTIONS quote also included a secure wall mount enclosure and battery backups to keep everything running. Once approved, the Panora Fiber team installed the networking equipment including the router, switches, and wireless access points.” Sheeder is pleased with the performance of Panora Fiber’s services and team. He said, “Our computers track everything through the cloud, so having fast and reliable internet throughout the building has been extremely important to us. The Panora Fiber team has been great to work with—from planning and installation to ongoing follow-up. They give us friendly service and prompt attention, and I know they genuinely care about our small business. Panora Fiber has even connected us with some marketing on TV that we probably wouldn’t have pursued without their help. They’re a great group of people from the top down.” He added, “Guthrie County Quality Meats currently has one phone line, but we’ll be adding another line soon to accommodate the increasing frequency of phone calls.” People are Taking Notice It’s no surprise that the phone keeps ringing at Guthrie County Quality Meats, given how the community has welcomed the business. Sheeder said, “We’ve had a wonderful response from local producers and customers. The number of people wanting high-quality meat from local producers has been gratifying to see and help coordinate. Guthrie County Quality Meats is giving these producers another avenue tomarket their animals. Our fresh meat counter has been a hit for those looking for fresh meal ideas, and it’s been great to see more regular customers come in each week.” Guthrie County Quality Meats hasn’t only captured the attention of those in Guthrie County. U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst named it the first Small Business of the Week for 2023. What was Sheeder’s reaction to that recognition? He replied, “I was pleasantly shocked! We were honored to get that acknowledgement from Sen. Ernst and keep looking for ways to improve our business moving forward.” The Panora Fiber team has been great to work with— from planning and installation to ongoing follow-up. They give us friendly service and prompt attention, and I know they genuinely care about our small business.” — GRANT SHEEDER, OWNER, GUTHRIE COUNTY QUALITY MEATS WHO’S MINDING YOUR BUSINESS? Paul Brewster Data/Combo Technician Paul Brewster joined Panora Fiber (then Panora Telco) in 2000. As Data/Combo Technician, his primary responsibilities include themanagement of wiring projects, fixed wireless products, and phone systems. Brewster was part of the Panora Fiber team that helped Guthrie County Quality Meats get ready for business. He said, “I’d worked with Grant Sheeder in the past on other projects, so I was familiar with what he was going to want and need. Our paths crossed one evening, and we started talking about the locker. I stopped down there and got a tour of the building, and he told me what they were doing and what they needed to accomplish with Wi-Fi. I met with him to get things laid out and worked with our IT guys to accomplish it.” Outside of work, Brewster is a member of the Panora Fire Department, Fin and Feather Shooters, Ten Squared Men of Guthrie County, and Panora Sons of the American Legion. He’s married to Kris, and they have a daughter Adelyn. He enjoys playing golf and likes to spend time outdoors. Panora Fiber selected and installed an internet router, Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch hardware, and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for Guthrie County Quality Meats.
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