# Innovative Community Support: Nuvera and Clearfield Partnership Drives Efficient Technology Deployment

By Industrial Iot · Published 2024-01-24 · Updated 2026-03-12 · Professional AV on MarketScale
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> A regional telecom strengthens rural connectivity through strategic partnerships that accelerate fiber-optic infrastructure deployment

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- A regional telecom strengthens rural connectivity through strategic partnerships that accelerate fiber-optic infrastructure deployment

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Navigating through the ever-changing landscape of technology, [**Nuvera**](https://nuvera.net/) has remained a beacon of connectivity and community support in the telecommunications sector. This local company has been more than a mere service provider; it represents a vital link for residences, businesses, and particularly [rural communities](https://marketscale.com/industries/software-and-technology/better-broadband-with-clearfield-the-current-state-of-rural-broadband/) in Southern Minnesota and Iowa, integrating them with the global network. Their partnership with [**Clearfield**](https://www.seeclearfield.com/) has notably enhanced their capability to deploy fiber-optic technology, furthering their commitment to serving underserved areas.

But how does a local company like **Nuvera** maintain its relevance and efficiency in an industry often dominated by large-scale players? [**Glen Zerbe**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennzerbe), the President and CEO and [**Kathy Lund**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-lund-ab261a46/), Senior Director of Regulatory and Customer Operations, as well as **Larry Shepard**, Manager of Network Operations, and **Toby Hermel**, Senior Network Manager at **Nuvera**, shed light on the delicate balance between embracing technological advancements and staying true to [community-centric services](https://marketscale.com/industries/software-and-technology/better-broadband-iot-and-connectivity-as-a-service/).

“We’re a local company ruthlessly local in our support of our local people, people who answer phones, but we also work with local businesses, and we try and put the investment back into communities so that we have a thriving ecosystem,” they said.

> We’re a local company ruthlessly local in our support of our local people, people who answer phones, but we also work with local businesses, and we try and put the investment back into communities so that we have a thriving ecosystem.

Tags: Glen Zerbe, Hutchinson, Iowa, Kathy Lund, Larry Shepard, New Ulm, Nuvera, Southern Minnesota, telecommunication sector, Toby Herme

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