Our company is devoted to helping protect the important legacy of the family-owned rural LEC:Commitment to the customerCommitment to serviceCommitment to the community andFinancial growth and successWe are interested in working with company owners to help them to perpetuate this legacy for generations to come. It's a commitment we make in writing as a part of our purchase agreement.American Broadband's strategy is based upon these core philosophies:Maintain and grow the local workforce and local management controlProvide and maintain an advanced communications infrastructureEnable the local (non-telco) workforce to fully utilize the services delivered over this infrastructure through training, community centers and other initiatives; andDirectly and indirectly stimulate growth of employment in the communityThese activities improve the local economy and household incomes and generate growth that benefits the telephone company as well.