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The Virchow, Krause team has experience in assisting communities like Saint Anthony Village in analyzing and reviewing the existing telecommunications and connectivity landscape in their community, as well as the development of business models that meet identified needs and demands. Our process is designed to identify which connectivity services residents and businesses desire, what cost they are willing to pay, and what technologies are appropriate. Some recent examples of communities where we have completed similar projects include: Moorhead Public Service (MPS) in Moorhead, MN was interested in exploring whether offering broadband services was a viable option. After completing a thorough study in 2002, we recommended that MPS should not pursue offering broadband services at that time. In the meantime, the technology available and the costs have changed. Our team conducted another study in 2004 in which we researched the marketplace and developed a business plan. MPS is now beginning an offering of wireless high -speed Internet access to residents, college students, and businesses in the community. Moorhead has leamed from and improved upon the experiences of communities like Chaska, MN and Corpus Christi, TX in offering wireless Internet access. • Our team has also assisted the Pulaski Electric System in Pulaski, TN in developing a fiber -to- the - premises (FTTP) business plan that includes the preparation of business models, cost analysis, and probabilistic outcome analysis. In addition, we have previously conducted residential market research to assess the interest in Intemet, cable TV, and telephone services in Pulaski. We assisted the City of Sturgis Electric Department in Sturgis, MI with a broadband wireless business plan. Our team has analyzed the possibility of the City of Sturgis developing, constructing, providing, and selling wireless broadband services (retail or wholesale) to businesses and residents. In addition, our team previously conducted a market analysis for the need for high -speed Internet and data connectivity for businesses located in Sturgis. • Our team assisted North Aurora, IL with a commercial broadband feasibility study. This study provides an analysis of current telecommunications issues and opportunities in and around the community, and develops recommendations and strategies designed to advance available connectivity options. • Virchow Krause was selected by Public Technology Institute (PTI) as the firm to assist the organization in educating cities, counties, and other local govemment entities on wireless technology and wireless business planning. PTI serves as the technology advisor to the National League of Cities, National Association of Counties, the US Conference of Mayors, and other Virchow ause major government associations. Our team has been involved in the planning &N and teaching of a number of seminars and conferences across the country on company wireless and other technologies that are of importance to local government. We are always happy to share our knowledge and expertise. Year MOst Valued Advisor a virrhowkrause rain 4