Rural broadband expansion Opportunity to engage Mississippi County Electric Cooperative on fiber-to-the-home deployment and broadband infrastructure services to extend connectivity to 5,000 rural homes and businesses in Arkansas, potentially requiring project design, construction, and ongoing network support.

Smart utility tech Leverage the cooperative’s technology stack presence (Drupal/WordPress, Microsoft 365, Google Cloud) to offer modern digital engagement platforms, customer portal enhancements, field service integration, and cybersecurity hardening aligned with utility operations.

Strategic partnerships Potential alignment with Conexon and similar telecom partners for broadband projects, consulting, and fiber deployment services; explore bundled offerings including network planning, permitting, and vendor coordination to accelerate OCC (Open Customer Connectivity) initiatives.

Community and fundraising ties Build value with the cooperative’s community engagement and charitable activities (e.g., support for St. Jude via Hope Concert) by proposing corporate social responsibility programs, sponsorships, and employee volunteer initiatives tied to energy and digital inclusion projects.

Growth and financial health With modest revenue in the low-to-mid multi-million range and a lean workforce, position scalable, cost-effective solutions (cloud-based ops, managed services, fiber/network security) that deliver ROI quickly and support future expansion without heavy upfront capital.