Montana Phone Companies Offer Community and Economic Development Programs
| October 18, 2007 |  View for printing |
Triangle Telephone Cooperative (TTC) and its subsidiary company, Central Montana Communications (CMC) are pleased to announce several new community and economic development programs available to residents of the communities served by the telecommunications companies.
"Triangle’s mission is not only to provide reliable communications services, but we are committed to enhancing the quality of life, educational opportunities and economic development in our communities. We hope our rural communities will utilize these resources available from the Cooperative.” says Rick Stevens, CEO and General Manager of Triangle Telephone Cooperative and its subsidiaries.
Individuals, groups, organizations, businesses, local and county governments may apply for various grants and loans, as well as sponsorships and donations from TTC and CMC. As a telephone cooperative, TTC has a unique advantage in its ability to participate in the USDA Rural Economic Development Loans and Grants (REDL&G) program designed to improve community infrastructure and create jobs. The purpose of these programs is to spur community and economic growth by providing a local funding and assistance resource. The Business Education Grant offers grant monies for business education and training. The Community Vitality Grant is for qualified projects in these areas: Civic and Community; Culture and the Arts; Efficiency and Cost Effectiveness; Employment; and Health, Safety and Human Services.
For more information on TTC and CMC’s community and economic development programs or to request applications, please contact Kev Campbell, Public Relations Specialist, via email at kec@mtintouch.net or call her at 1-800-332-1201, ext. 864.
Triangle Telephone Cooperative (TTC) was incorporated in 1953. Along with its subsidiary, Central Montana Communications (CMC), TTC currently serves over 18,000 subscriber lines in 39 local telephone exchanges located throughout central Montana. The companies are committed to providing access to advanced, high quality, reliable communications services to enhance quality of life, educational opportunity and economic development in the communities they serve. 
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