Great Connections for Spring 2019

2 SPRING 2019 Our hearts are heavy but our determination is strong. The devastation to Nebraska communities caused by the recent flooding is gut wrenching. In the coming months, Great Plains Communications will continue to assess and repair our equip- ment, as well as replace cables exposed due to flooding erosion or lost when bridges and other infrastructure collapsed from rushing waters. We’ll also work to provide credit to businesses unable to open due to damages and help affected communities rebuild. With everyone pitching in, we’re confident our state will be “Nebraska Strong.” How strong are the security practices at your business? On page 3, we invite you to Check Out This Technology Checklist from the National Cyber Security Alliance to help identify security issues that may require attention. Strong relationships are key to the success of Bank of the Valley , as you’ll discover in the Business Spotlight on pages 4 and 5. Great Plains Communications provides Internet service to the Columbus branch of Bank of the Valley, which enables its employees to work more efficiently. On pages 6 and 7, we turn our focus to building physical strength. You’ll learn Work- outs are Part of Our Workplace , thanks to our wellness program called GP Fitness & Fun. You may want to join us and Stand Up for Health and Productivity after seeing the many benefits of stand-up desks. At Great Plains Communications, we’ve always served strong communities. Now they’re becoming even stronger. Let us know how we can help. Sincerely, Todd Foje Chief Executive Officer GREAT Connections is a publication of: Great Plains Communications, Inc. 1600 Great Plains Centre PO Box 500 Blair, NE 68008 No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic, photocopying, recording, mechanical or otherwise without the prior written permission of Great Plains Communications. All rights are reserved. Editorial and circulation contact: Laura Kocher Lkocher@gpcom.com 402-456-6429 All brand names and product names used in this publication are trade names, service marks, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Extra copies of this issue are available to our business customers on a limited basis while supplies last. Call 402-456-6429 to make a request. Copyright© 2019 by Great Plains Communications and Cornerstone Publishing Group, Inc. Postmaster send changes to: Great Plains Communications 1600 Great Plains Centre PO Box 500 Blair, NE 68008 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER Connections G R E A T SPR 19