Creating communities that are ready to support telecommuters isn’t just about opening opportunities for current residents. By earning Telecommuter Forward! certification, cities, and counties across the state of Wisconsin make themselves attractive places for people outside the state to relocate. Marnie Christensen did just that five years ago. Born and raised in Duluth, she began […]
Are your internet pages taking longer than usual to load? Are your videos doing more buffering than playing? There are many factors that contribute to internet speed. The good news is, there are measures you can take to improve your internet connection and you may see instant results. Step 1: Take a speed test. Visit norvado.speedtestcustom.com. […]
It’s not every day that the Norvado offices receive a visit from a state legislator and a member of the Public Service Commission. But then again, launching a program as important as Telecommuter Forward! isn’t an everyday occurrence. We were excited to welcome state Sen. Janet Bewley, District 74 Rep. Beth Meyers, and PSC Broadband […]
Fiber Optic internet, jobs, telecommuting, Public/Private collaboration and more! On this episode of the podcast we sit down with Chad T. Young, CEO of Norvado, to discuss how technology and the digital era are transforming our economy and our communities for the better. We’ll also discuss our simple conversation let to a new bill being […]
Bayfield County is the first community in the state to earn the Telecommuter Forward! Community Certification, which sends a message to national employers and to Wisconsin residents that the county is a welcoming home to telecommuters. Telecommuting, or the ability to use internet and telephone services to work from home, has seen tremendous growth in […]
Earlier this year, the Wisconsin legislature passed a law paving the way for cities, villages, towns or counties to earn the designation as a Telecommuter Forward! community. That certification is a victory for local communities looking to become a home for new businesses and remote employees. But some Norvado customers and Wisconsin residents might be […]
Is it my WIFI or the internet and what’s the difference anyway? Over the years, WIFI has become a generic term for internet access. This often leads people to believe that their internet connection is slow or not working when in fact the connection to the house is working just fine. I can hear you […]
Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin Rebecca Kleefisch will visit Bayfield County on Wednesday to celebrate Norvado’s investment in fiber-to-the-home initiatives and the signing of Wisconsin Assembly Bill 917, which created the Telecommuter Forward! program. Telecommuter Forward! will designate Wisconsin communities where broadband speeds, local support and co-working space combine to make ideal remote working environments. Lt. […]
Norvado has been known as the Chequamegon area’s technology leader, but thanks to a program in association with Focus on Energy, the 68-year-old company is also now a leader in energy efficiency. On May 16, Norvado was recognized by Xcel Energy and Focus on Energy for energy-efficient improvements throughout its operation. Focus on Energy, Wisconsin’s […]