The following is a release from Frontier Communications:
Frontier Communications, DISH Network and CoBank, announced the competition deadline for the America’s Best Communities contest will be extended to March 25, 2015. Just three months since the launch of the America’s Best Communities contest, nearly 200 communities, including Redmond, have registered to compete for a portion of the $10 million of assistance focused on revitalizing small town and rural America. Those communities — and the hundreds more eligible — will now have additional time to complete their full and final applications.
The competition, conceived by Frontier and co-sponsored by DISH and CoBank, is designed to stimulate growth and revitalization in small cities and towns across 27 states in Frontier’s footprint. The contest will help address the need for growth by identifying and investing in innovative ideas small cities and towns can use to build and sustain their local economies. The winning ideas then become available as a roadmap for growth for all rural communities across the U.S. participating in the campaign.
From coast to coast, small communities like Redmond that have long worked to lure new investment and development to their areas are taking advantage of this new initiative, which presents a unique opportunity to achieve sustained economic success.
“We are proud to participate in the America’s Best Communities contest. It is a true opportunity to revitalize Redmond, and come together as a community toward a common goal of positive change,” said Bret Larsen, Frontier General Manager. “We’re encouraging residents and businesses to develop innovative plans for economic revitalization.”
Across the country, a total of 18 states are home to communities that have registered for the competition. The top three competition winners – those with the most innovative, effective proposals – will be awarded up to $3 million in grand prizes in April 2017. More detailed information on eligibility and how communities can apply can be found at www.americasbestcommunities.com.
