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What do you get when you mix the emotional appeal of a television spot, the reach and interactive power of the Internet, and combine it with the word-of-mouth persuasion of family and friends? We call it a unique, multi-media approach to economic development!

The makekansasHOME.com campaign targets young fami-lies currently living outside Kansas, who are yearning to return to the OPEN Roads, and safe, secure quality of life we en-joy and often take for granted.

The makekansasHOME.com web site is the interactive conduit which connects former residents to Rural Telephone/Nex-Tech’s economic develop-ment staff .

Visitors to makekansasHOME.com simply complete a brief online form which includes their contact information and the type of employment or business they are seeking. This informa-tion is automatically sent to the Rural Telephone/Nex-Tech economic development staff . They in turn forward contacts to

regional employers and follow-up on inquiries concern-ing housing, schools, business and employment opportunities and the like.

Rural Telephone/Nex-Tech promotes the makekansasHOME.com web site with thirty-second com-mercials on twelve Nex-Tech cable television networks such as ESPN, CNN, Fox News, and Discovery, as well as articles in the company’s customer news-letter, and a link on its corporate web site.

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• The makekansasHOME.com campaign was developed entirely by Rural Telephone and Nex-Tech staff .

• In its fi rst 12 months, the makekansasHOME.com campaign has resulted in nearly 300 contacts from nine states and one foreign country.

• Video production and commercial airtime investment during the fi rst 12 months, $15,552.

• Web site development and hosting investment during the fi rst 12 months, $2,657.

• Customer newsletter printing and mailing investment, $9,148.

• Total investment in makekansasHOME.com to date by Rural Telephone/ Nex-Tech, $27,357.

• R.O.I.Bringing young families back to the region, PRICELESS!

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Nex-Tech Wireless• Off ers state-of-the-art wireless

PCS service to residents in 30 counties of central and western Kansas.

• Is locally owned and operated with local customer service.

• Added over 60 new technology driven jobs to the region.

• Superior coverage–more towers providing the most complete coverage of any carrier in the region.

• Partners with regional and national wireless carriers to provide seamless wireless coverage and the optimal cus-tomer experience nationwide.

• Guarantees exceptional cus-tomer service, fl exible plans and dependable coverage.

• iConnect data services – utilizing a cutting-edge, high-speed mobile broadband network for data applications, customers send and receive data via high-speed connec-tion using their wireless device.

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Burlington

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Ellsworth183Kansas SkiesAre Limitless WithNex-Tech WirelessNex-Tech Wireless, a subsidiary of Rural Telephone, Golden Belt Telephone and Mutual Telephone, is a premiere wireless provider off ering high-tech wireless solutions to residents in 30 counties of central and western Kansas. Nex-Tech Wireless focuses on providing its customers cutting edge technology including data and mobile services, as well as the latest wireless equipment and competitive wireless plans that provide nationwide coverage.

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Rural Telephone and Nex-TechDriven To Provide State-Of-The-Art Technologies To Rural KansansWhy? Because Kansas is home!

Forty years ago, state-of-the art telecommunications meant single party dial telephone service. With the development and deployment of fi ber optics, and the explosion of the Internet, wide area networking, and Digital TV, that defi nition has changed. The cable that connects customers must provide more than POTS (plain old telephone service). As a result, Rural Telephone/Nex-Tech is bringing advanced, state-of-the-art broadband services to its customers by way of fi ber-to-the-premise (FTTP), wireless, satellite, mobile wireless and various other fi ber technologies.

Rural Telephone and Nex-Tech• Deploying fi ber-

to-the-premise technology in our current and future construction projects.

• Off ering broadband services to residents of central and western Kansas.

• Bringing voice, video and data through multiple technologies to remote regions.

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Talk about the virtual offi ce. Thanks to advanced telecommunication services from Rural Telephone/Nex-Tech, this fi fth generation Kansas farmer can respond to global information, and manage his operation on the fl y in a way that would make grandpa truly proud!

With state-of-the-art voice and data services from Rural Telephone/Nex-Tech, these legal eagles meet the demands of their east coast corporate clients, while providing a safe, secure quality of life for their young families in western Kansas.

Nex-Tech’s Lightning Jack High-Speed Internet allows this experi-enced nurse to pursue her Master’s Degree through Fort Hays State University’s ‘Virtual College’ while still working as a full-time RN at the local hospital.

Advanced video solutions are available today via Nex-Tech’s advanced fi ber-based network. Digital video, video-on-demand, high defi nition and local content provide an incomparable view-ing experience…and…NO satellite dishes to clutter the pristine prairie landscape!

Rural Telephone is committed to state-of-the-art voice technology. Our upgrade strategy involves fi ber to the premise (FTTP) technol-ogy for unsurpassed clarity and capacity. Custom calling features provide control, convenience and security for residential and busi-ness customers alike.

Bundled communication services from Rural Telephone/Nex-Tech are just what the doctor ordered to help this stay-at-home mom run an active household and a medical transcription business.

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Opportunities

Superior Financial GuidanceBusiness is a game of numbers, heavily reliant on statistics, strategic planning and fi nancial backing. The Rural Telephone/Nex-Tech economic develop-ment staff assist with loan and grant applications for medi-cal, educational, business and housing entities.

Friendly, Personal Staff From A Name You Can TrustRural Telephone/Nex-Tech’s economic development staff promote networking oppor-tunities and business partner-ships between federal, state and local agencies.

OutstandingExpansion SolutionsRural Telephone/Nex-Tech pro-vides development resources for start-up and existing busi-ness and job creation projects through the Rural Telephone Revolving Loan Fund (RTRLF). Through the RTRLF, Rural Telephone/Nex-Tech provides a win-win situation for busi-nesses and communities by providing low interest rate loans that stimulate economic development.

Exciting ResultsRural Telephone/Nex-Tech continues to provide targeted, result-oriented assistance for communities and is committed to long-term local economic needs. Helping businesses start, expand and/or relocate to western Kansas, Rural Tele-phone is providing opportu-nities and making memories happen in western Kansas!

More Than TelecommunicationsWe take pride in helping people realize their dreams!

Economic Development/Networking ManagerTony Poore - toll free (877) 421-7872tpoore@ruraltel.com

Economic Development/Networking SpecialistLinda Yohon - toll free (877) 567-7872lyohon@ruraltel.com

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Rural TelephoneP.O. Box 158 145 N. Main St .Lenora, KS 67645 Phone: (785) 567-4281 Toll Free: (877) 567-7872 Fax: (785) 567-4401www.ruraltelephone.com

Nex-TechP.O. Box 3392418 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601 Phone: (785) 625-7070 Toll Free: (877) 625-7872 Fax: (785) 625-4479 www.nex-tech.com

Nex-Tech Wireless3001 New WayHays, KS 67601Phone: (785) 621-3600Toll Free: (866) 661-2667customerservice@nex-techwireless.comwww.nex-techwireless.com

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