Kentucky Rural Broadband Association

KYRBA burned up the roads again yesterday, visiting our friends in the far western pockets of the state!

Thank you to Karen Hensley and the great folks at BTC for the warm hospitality, the tour, and for taking the time to show us how you serve your customers and communities. Congratulations on celebrating your 75 year anniversary!

Executive Director Ryan Watts also stopped by to visit with KYRBA Association President Karen Jackson-Furman , CEO of Cornerstone Connectivity. Thank you for the great lunch, hospitality, and tour of your campus.

We truly appreciate our members taking the time to share what they’re doing, the challenges they face, and the ways they continue to provide valuable service to the communities they call home.

It’s always a great day when KYRBA is on the road visiting our members!

Happy Labor Day from your friends at the Kentucky Rural Broadband Association! Today and everyday, we celebrate and highlight the hardworking men and women in the broadband industry. Thank you for all that you do!

We had a great time networking with our peers and members yesterday at KYRBA’s Summer Managers Meeting!

A big thank-you to our sponsors for their generous support and to everyone who helped make the event a success. We look forward to seeing everyone at our next event!

If you haven’t registered yet for the KYRBA/TNBA event, be sure to secure your spot today!

KYRBA had a productive morning welcoming Kentucky Secretary of State Michael G. Adams, Representative Jason Nemes, and Representative Joshua Watkins, MBA, PMP, to our Summer Managers Meeting.

Thank you to each of them for taking time out of their busy schedules to meet with our members, share their perspectives, and help keep us informed on the important issues facing Kentucky.

We appreciate their time, insight, and continued engagement with Kentucky’s broadband industry.

Today is the last day to register! We have a great crowd and speaker line up. You will not want to miss out. Register here: kyrba.org

Sponsorship Deadline TOMORROW.

We are so grateful for all of our speakers and sponsors who are helping make our upcoming Summer Managers Meeting a success!

⏰ Tomorrow is the deadline to become a sponsor
📅 Tuesday is the final day to register for the events

We can’t wait to see you in less than two weeks! It’s going to be a great meeting, and we look forward to being together

Join KYRBA for our Summer Managers Meeting on August 25–26 in Louisville. If you're a manager or premium associate, this is a great opportunity to connect with industry peers, expand your network, and hear from informative speakers covering the latest and most relevant topics in broadband.

Don't miss this chance to gain valuable insights, share ideas, and stay ahead of industry trends.

❄️ Beat the heat and cool off with us in Louisville!

Register/sponsor today at kyrba.org

📣 Speaker Alert!

KYRBA has finalized its Summer Managers Meeting program, and we are honored to welcome two distinguished panelists: House Majority Whip Representative Jason Nemes (R) and House Minority Whip Joshua Watkins (D).

They will provide an update on the 2026 legislative session and discuss what the 2027 General Assembly plans to address during the upcoming short session.

KYRBA thanks both gentlemen for joining us and looks forward to an engaging and informative discussion!

Join KYRBA for our Summer Managers Meeting on August 25–26 in Louisville. If you're a manager or premium associate, this is a great opportunity to connect with industry peers, expand your network, and hear from informative speakers covering the latest and most relevant topics in broadband.

Don't miss this chance to gain valuable insights, share ideas, and stay ahead of industry trends.

❄️ Beat the heat and cool off with us in Louisville!

Register/sponsor today at kyrba.org

“The mountains are calling and I must go.” — John Muir

The mountains were indeed calling as KYRBA enjoyed another great visit with two of our eastern Kentucky members.

Executive Director Ryan Watts stopped by Gearheart Communications in Harold to see James Campbell before traveling to visit Bill Grigsby and the team at Thacker-Grigsby Communications in Hindman.

We appreciated the opportunity to learn more about the communities they serve, hear about the exciting opportunities ahead, and witness firsthand the beauty of eastern Kentucky.

A sincere thank you to our members for the warm hospitality. We always enjoy our time in the mountains!

KYRBA is excited to welcome retired USAF Brigadier General Rob Givens, U.S. Senator Rand Paul's State Director, to our Summer Meeting later this month!

Rob will provide members with an update on the latest developments in the U.S. Senate and discuss Senator Paul's ongoing work in Washington on behalf of Kentucky and the nation. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear firsthand about current legislative priorities and the issues shaping federal policy.

We look forward to an informative and engaging discussion!

Join KYRBA for our Summer Managers Meeting on August 25–26 in Louisville. If you're a manager or premium associate, this is a great opportunity to connect with industry peers, expand your network, and hear from informative speakers covering the latest and most relevant topics in broadband.

Don't miss this chance to gain valuable insights, share ideas, and stay ahead of industry trends.

❄️ Beat the heat and cool off with us in Louisville!

Register/sponsor today at kyrba.org