Rector Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Friday, Aug. 9 at Clay County Connect housed at Clay County Electric Cooperative Electric on Highway 49 with a brief time of conversation and a reception. The City of Rector has worked to bring reliable internet service to its residents over the past several years, thus the Chamber was especially pleased to host the ribbon cutting.“Doing business or establishing a residence with reliable connectivity is critical to a healthy city,regardless of population,” said Chamber president Mark Manchester, Mayor Shawn Brandon, and Crystal Williams, director of Chamber of Commerce. Pictured are, from left: Front - Chamber officials Marla Crancer, Lindsey Wingo, Crystal Williams, Mark Manchester, Matt Miiller, Clay County Connect General Manager cutting the ribbon,Lou Robinson,Clay County Connect Customer Service Representative and welcoming face at the Hwy. 49 office, Molly Jett, Director of Marketing and Communication Clay County Connect, Zack Declerk, System Administration, and Tonya Tucker, Manager of Administration. Others pictured include Clay County Connect and Clay County Electric personnel including David Smith,General Manager for Clay County Electric (back center),Adam Dinkins, Daniel Speaks,Tanner Ringo,Logan Lunsford,JoshThielemier,JeremyWoods,Gala Blanchard,Ronnie Radcliff,andTony Shephard. (TD photo/Jane Gatewood)
