Vision Net was one of many venders looking for employees in this tough market. Based on the turnout, there are a lot of openings in our community, and many people to fill them.
Kids just out of high school, to adults that are retired, but looking for some extra money on the side. Looking for IT specific positions to fill, there were a few candidates that will be great follow ups.
Last month, our first Engineering Summit brought Vision Net's shareholders together for learning, updates, and collaboration. The event was held in Billings at the Northern Hotel and coordinated by our Operations Manager Gary Evans.
We look forward to the next one!
On Tuesday, we celebrated our annual office Christmas lunch party. The food was delicious, thanks to @ClarkandLewies catering. We provided each employee with a sweater and winter hat to show how much we appreciate all their hard work.
We hope everyone is having a great holiday season so far!
Over the 2-day Share the Vision Conference at the Northern Hotel in Billings, Vision Net employees provided updates on each department's projects and progress, shared switching project updates, our success with fiber training, and our ongoing transit projects to our Shareholders.
Panel discussions included information on network security, legislative updates, and ethernet testing. The Share the Vision conference is a great opportunity to bring different departments and shareholders from across the state together and ensure goals are aligned.
After Tuesday's discussion and updates, many attendees participated in Axe throwing at Ox Indoor Axe Throwing to great success!
During the conference Wednesday, Gary Evans, Vision Net's Operations Manager, spoke on the NOC's growth. As a special thank you to those who spoke during the conference or were on a panel, we gave out a branded Vision Net growler. At the end of the conference, Jared Sherwood, InterBel's Central Office Supervisor won a drone in our giveaway for all attendees.
After the discussions ended, attendees enjoyed a relaxing cocktail hour to unwind before the next day's Golf Tournament.
On a sunny June 10, Vision Net employees, shareholders, and clients enjoyed an amazing day of golf at Briarwood Country Club for the 19th annual Vision Net Golf Tournament. This annual scramble is a great way to connect, network, and enjoy the gorgeous Billings landscape! Thank you to everyone who attended the tournament; we look forward to seeing you next year!
Mike Kilgore, Josh Jensen, Spencer Frederick, and Jay Edwards of Nemont were the winning team with an impressive score of 59; great job!
Thank You to Our Sponsors.
Eagle: Blackfoot Communications, Border States Supply Chain Solutions, Calix, Ciena, Cole Construction Inc, Duraline, iConnect Montana, KLG Engineering, JKL Associates Inc, High Point Networks, NEMONT, VIAVI
Birdie: ACCENDIAN, Herbely & Associates Consulting Engineering
Par: IntegraOptics, MidRivers Communications, UNITEL
Vision Net was proud to accept the Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce's Medium-sized Business of the Year.
Joining other Great Falls businesses, we were honored to be nominated by our employees, community members, and business partners, solidifying our reputation as a Montana-based industry leader.
Since 1995, Vision Net has provided leading-edge technology solutions to businesses across Montana, the region, and the nation. Headquartered in Great Falls, Montana, Vision Net has grown to be Montana’s largest independent network.
Vision Net recognizes that our employees are among our best assets and to that end, we diligently work to ensure that Vision Net remains an outstanding place to work, grow, and develop talent.
Vision Net remains committed to our communities, employees, and clients. We look forward to the next 25 years, and appreciate the community of Great Falls for nominating Vision Net for the Medium-sized Business of the Year Award.
Vision Net is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The company was founded to provide advanced, cutting-edge distance learning and Internet services to rural Montana schools. Today, Vision Net is one of Montana’s leading technology companies delivering a wide range of technical professional services that includes broadband network wholesale, Internet services, design and management of customized wide area network (WAN) solutions including SD-WAN, endpoint and network security products, and more.
Most recently, the company funded and delivered critical broadband fiber infrastructure to Helena and Billings, two cities experiencing—yet struggling to meet—increased Internet demand.
Vision Net is built on rural values of cooperation, accountability and commitment, and boasts a culture that is “Montana-friendly” while inspiring creativity, passion and accountability. The company provides ongoing professional training for employees, competitive benefit packages, and flexible scheduling to help employees achieve a better work-life balance. The recently-renovated Billings office was designed with employee comfort in mind, and Great Falls employees enjoy summer BBQs in the renovated breakrooms and outdoor areas as that office undergoes renovations and upgrades.
Vision Net is highly committed to local communities and organizations. For example, it has been a three-year sponsor of the Special Olympics – not just financially, but with Vision Net employees volunteering at the games. Additionally, the company has long partnered with Billings TrailNet and is the 2020 title sponsor for the annual Ales for Trails fundraiser.
Looking ahead, Vision Net CEO Corey Jensen said the company will continue to innovate to stay ahead of the rapidly-changing IT curve while meeting the needs of employees, customers and communities.
“Knowing we are delivering meaningful, impactful solutions to our customers and our communities is why we’re all here,” Jensen said. “I look forward to Vision Net’s next 25 years and the many relationships, challenges and opportunities that will come along with it.”
Kristi Drake from Billings TrailNet and our CEO Corey Jensen joined Hello Montana to discuss the upcoming Ales for Trails and how the event is going to operate this year. Vision Net is proud to partner with them in investing in the Billings community. Watch the full interview below:
You can support Ales for Trails 2020 by purchasing a punch card, and enjoy a virtual tour of our great state here.
On Wednesday, June 24, Healthy is Wellness staff returned to the Great Falls office to provide a monthly health assessment. To cultivate a culture of health, Vision Net provides health assessment from Healthy is Wellness. Using advanced body composition technology from InBody, employees are given an assessment that evaluates overall health using key metrics such as muscle mass, BMI, and skeletal muscle mass.
One employee we talked to appreciates the ability to track their progress, learn areas to improve on, and learn how to achieve different health goals helps them focus on overall health, not just the number on the scale; their goal over the next month is to reduce their sugar intake.
For others, increasing physical activity, improving sleep patterns, or improving mental health are goals that are attainable through the consultation. Whatever your goals are, Healthy is Wellness is here to help you. Your health and well-being remains a priority, and a key benefit Healthy is Wellness provides Vision Net employee is they break down barriers to health, provide medical-based measurements to map your help, and educate employees on preventing or lowering your risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancers, inflammation, and other diseases that can affect their health. Best of all, your data belongs to you and all data is secure.
Healthy is Wellness will return July 21 (Billings) and July 22 (Great Falls), and we encourage our employees to sign up so they can proactively manage their health and well-being.
72 players braved the rain, welcomed the sun, and enjoyed the course at Briarwood Country Club for the 18th annual Vision Net Golf Tournament. We look forward to seeing you next year! Vision Net appreciates our partners and generous sponsors including:
Accendian, ACT, Blackfoot, Border States, Calix, Ciena, Clearfield, Cole Construction, Crowley Fleck, First Interstate Bank, Heberly & Associates, Integra Optics, JKL, Jones Construction, Metaswitch, Nemont, Oasis, 3 Rivers, Triangle Communications, Unitel.
