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  1. At SDN, an internship can turn into a full-time job
    A new group of interns are starting at SDN Communications this summer. For past interns, the program has resulted in full-time jobs at the company.
  2. New SDN network account executive has 'heart of a teacher'
    Melissa Dellman spent six years as a teacher in the Tea Area School District. Now she’s a network account executive for SDN Communications.
  3. New Venture Communications CEO has a love of leadership and a passion for rodeo
    Fay Jandreau was drawn to the telecommunications industry because of the technology. But when he's not working for Venture Communications as the new CEO, you might find him at the rodeo.
  4. How businesses can protect themselves from cybercriminals
    Cybercrimes continue to plague businesses large and small as criminals get even more creative about the way they target their victims. In 2021 in the United States, cybercrimes cost the country nearly $7 billion. To discuss this continuing issue
  5. SDN Communications, member companies receive part of $32.5M in broadband grants
    SDN Communications and its member companies have received a portion of $32.5 million in broadband funding ConnectSD grants from the state of South Dakota.
  6. SDN Communications expanding presence in Rapid City
    The City of Rapid City recently signed on as a customer of SDN Communications, and the company is expanding its fiber lines along highways throughout the area.
  7. At SDN Communications, work can be fun, too
    SDN Communications knows work isn't just work — that's why the Great Ideas Group was formed. Its purpose is to develop and plan employee events that connect coworkers and make work fun.
  8. Supply chain shortages drive demand for nimble, creative solutions at SDN
    When supply chain issues threatened to delay a project for a company he was working with, SDN Communications Senior Account Executive Jon Clayborne dug deep and found a temporary fix.
  9. Why your business's cybersecurity culture is like a puppy. Yes, a puppy.
    Telling stories and educating about why cybersecurity is important helps create ownership within the organization.
  10. Security and emergency preparedness take a front seat at SDN
    At SDN Communications, emergencies are carefully planned for, thanks to the company’s Security Committee and its virtual Chief Information Security Officer.
  11. Dakota State University student named first SDN Communications Scholar
    The first SDN Scholar recipient is a student in the field of cyber security at Dakota State University.
  12. How to recognize spam text messages
    Spam is no longer an annoyance native to only emails. Following the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, cybercriminals ramped up their SMS spam efforts and targeted vulnerable individuals on their mobile devices.
  13. SDN employees and local businesses help local United Way reach its goal
    Putting contests, incentives and sweet treats - SDN Communications' internal United Way Committee organizes the company’s campaign. They set goals, plan fun events throughout the week and create incentives to give such as paid time off, primo parking spots and Heart Club swag.
  14. Company culture and support helps Hope Vande Kop continue to excel
    Hope Vande Kop has been with SDN Communications for more than 20 years but she’s far from doing the same thing every day. She enjoys opportunities to learn new things and gain new skills. And she gets that at SDN.
  15. How to safely use QR codes
    In an ever changing and adapting world, quick response (QR) codes are being utilized as a dependable form of making payments, signing up for events, checking restaurant menus and more.
  16. Venture general manager, a true leader, retires
    When Randy Houdek retired as CEO and general manager of Venture Communications Cooperative at the end of November - after 33 years with the company - the state lost a respected leader with deep influence in the telecommunications industry.
  17. Password protection in 2022
    Password security is one of the all-time battles on the subject of cybersecurity. No matter the evidence to back up why passwords like, “Password” are dangerous to use, they still find their way into the most commonly used passwords lists.
  18. Keeping healthcare accessible in rural South Dakota
    Horizon Health Care operates 32 clinics in 22 communities across South Dakota, providing crucial healthcare to rural residents. SDN Communications and its members want to make sure Horizon can continue this important work.
  19. Severe weather reminds businesses to practice response plans
    When disaster strikes, communication is everything. If emergency responders and healthcare facilities can’t communicate, lives are at risk. If companies can’t communicate with customers, business is threatened. The list goes on.
  20. Artist encourages connecting with SculptureWalk exhibits by looking within
    SculptureWalk Sioux Falls not only draws art lovers and people alike from across the country, it is the largest annual exhibit of public sculptures in the world and is even bigger this year. The 2022 collection, which is the 19th annual display, has the most pieces in the event’s history at 69 sculptures. You can find a large number of them along Phillips Avenue in Downtown Sioux Falls, but also as far away as the Cathedral District and 8th & Railroad.