Friday, August 24, 2007

RICA and RTG Collaborate!


RICA has joined forces with RTG (Rural Telecommunications Group) to collaboratively produce this year's Fall Forum! The event, "Mapping the Way to a Successful Future," will allow RICA and RTG members to have access to the same top-tier speakers, roundtables, and strategic information they would typically receive at each organization's individual events, but with the added value and benefit of shared registration.


RICA and RTG are currently collaborating on programming for the Forum, and the agenda and registration will open soon. Mark your calendars, book your plane tickets, and plan to attend!


RICA/RTG Fall Forum

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront

Jacksonville, Florida

November 14-16

"Mapping the Way to a Successful Future"

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Thinkin' Jacksonville - 2007 Fall Forum Preparations Underway!

Are YOU "Thinkin' Jacksonville?!"

As those of you who are active participants in the various RICA committees already know, preparations for the 2007 RICA Fall Forum are well underway. For those of you who aren't, you can be sure that all systems are "GO!" for the planning and development of this year's event.

And it's time to start getting excited about the Forum! Even though it's three months away, board members, committee chairs, staff, and of course, member company reps serving on committees are all working diligently on their individual tasks to ensure a high-quality meeting, complete with valuable sessions and take-home information for all RICA member companies and representatives.

The RICA blog and website will be continuously updated as information becomes available on confirmed speakers, topics, panels, and roundtables. Agendas and registration information should be hitting the website in the next week or two, and be sure to look for our RICA ads in upcoming issues of Rural Telecommunications and Roundtable!

And as always, we encourage member companies to invite new members to join us at the Fall Forum. There promises to be something for everyone, along with a few surprises along the way. Stay tuned, and keep "Thinkin' Jacksonville!"

Thursday, August 16, 2007

RICA wants to know...

We're polling again! Check out our new poll on the right sidebar of the blog, and give us the status on the development and implementation of new technologies at YOUR company.
Polling begins immediately, and continues through Thursday, August 23, with the poll closing at 10PM.

Sunday, August 12, 2007

Poll Results

Last week, RICA asked blog readers to weigh in on the competitive issues they found most relevant to their specific companies. The results are in:

46% of RICA blog readers saw CATV/IPTV as the most pressing issue for their companies
40% viewed wireless services as most pressing
6% voted Internet
6% voted competitive phone services

Stay tuned for the next RICABlog poll!

Thursday, August 9, 2007

RICA Poll - LAST DAY TO VOTE!!


Today is the last day to vote in our RICA test poll, "What industry topic is most relavant for your company?" The poll is found on the blog's right sidebar. Cast your vote, and let us know what's important to you! The poll will close at 10PM on Friday, Aug 9th. Thanks to all participants who have already voted, and stay tuned for the next RICA Poll!

Monday, August 6, 2007

Thinkin' Jacksonville - November 14-16, 2007

Did you know...Jacksonville's average daytime temperature during mid-November is 77 degrees?

Start planning now to attend RICA's Fall Forum, November 14-16, 2007 in (beautiful, sunny, warm, not snowing) Jacksonville, Florida!

Friday, August 3, 2007

Welcome to the RICA Blog!

The blog is the latest tool to keep RICA members and guests apprised of happenings within the organization, including events, news, and other information. Feel free to post your thoughts and responses in the comments sections. Comments can be made anonymously, but we prefer they be signed, to help facilitate discussion. Check back often to view updates, or subscribe below to get news reader feeds! Also, don't miss our services poll below!