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On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk to a company that tailors its services to small businesses - helping them with whatever they need from recruitment to HR services to workforce development.

We discuss solutions for the challenges small businesses face, including how to approach doing business in a time when many workers are asking for hybrid or remote positions only.

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Incipio Workforce Solutions

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On this episode of Connected Nation, we sit down with Ashley-Shae Benton, Interim Chief of Staff at Canopy, and Stephanie Kelley, Director of Client Services at The Gleason Group, to discuss what it means to “do business better”—from using AI more ethically to creating joy in the workplace, whether in person or remote.

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Canopy Good Business Summit

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Stephanie Kelley Linkedin

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On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with leadership from Trimble Inc., a global tech company shaking up the construction industry. The company's mission — to transform the way the world works.

We talk about connecting the physical and digital worlds, construction solutions and challenges, and BEAD funding deployment.

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Gareth Gibson Linkedin

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On this episode of Connected Nation, we're going exploring with GoodMaps, the indoor navigation app. We'll talk with leadership from GoodMaps about the way LiDAR imaging works, why indoor navigation is critical for millions of Americans, and find out what's next for this innovative tech company.

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Theresa Reno-Weber LinkedIn

GoodMaps website

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On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with the representative from Vantage Point Solutions who took the main stage at Calix ConnecXions 2025 in front of 3,000 attendees. Find out what she told the crowd about using AI and preparing for the future.

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Jacki Miskimins, Director of Communications & Engagement

Vantage Point Solutions

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AsOne Ministries website

Corn Palace website

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On this bonus episode of Connected Nation, we talk with leadership from Mission Telecom about their new RESPOND Kit – a broadband solution for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.

It's not just for ISPs. This product was built for everyone from disaster agencies to nonprofits responding to immediate and long term need.

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Mission Telecom website

Mark Colwell Linkedin

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On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk to two technicians about building broadband in some of the most rural areas in America - Wyoming, and Montana.

We also put them on the spot by asking to build a STEAM packet for local kids. This is what happened.

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Nadia Ho Linkedin

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On today's episode of Connected Nation, we ask what it takes to win the partner award for innovation given by Calix every year. The answer: be a disruptor.

We'll talk with the CEO and Co-founder of Camvio about winning the award and find out how they've been so innovative including leveraging AI years before AI was "cool."

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Jennifer Logsdon, CEO & Co-founder, Camvio LinkedIn

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