CES Engages with Oberlin City Council
The City of Oberlin is just one hour off Interstate Highway 70 (I-70) in Western Kansas. Located in Decatur County, it has a population of over 1,500 residents and hosts a decent-sized agribusiness, retail, and energy economy. The city also has a rich history and hosts tourist attractions like the Last Indian Raid Museum, the Czech Museum, and lots of antique stores.
Recently, I was in the City of Oberlin to engage with Mayor Christopher Kaiser and the Oberlin City Council. During my visit, I listened to stakeholders and learned of some ways Nex-Tech could support the community. I also had a good conversation with the previous City Mayor Garret McDougal, and Decatur County Sheriff David Wachendorfer; both explained the need for a Nex-Tech fiber network in the community. I strongly agree. My response, to both of them and other community members was “I hear you, Nex-Tech hears you, and you will hear back from us soon”.
Nex-Tech is currently building fiber networks in the rural parts of Oberlin.
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Friday Otuya
Community Engagement Specialist
I'm Friday Otuya /Oh-Too-Yah/. I love sharing development resources, working on initiatives that change lives, and building bridges that lead to prosperity.
Specifically, I originate, underwrite, and deploy capital to small businesses that typically don't fit bank credit criteria. These businesses create jobs and expand economic opportunity in Nex-Tech's service area. I also support Nex-Tech's community and legislative strategy toward making life better through technology.
Before this, I worked in broadcast journalism and corporate communications, and did development finance work across Africa and the U.S.
If you are curious how Nex-Tech can partner with you through loans, grants, donations, or another kind of capital investment, I'd love to chat.
I live with my wife and two lads in Hays, KS.
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