U.S. Representative Morgan Griffith

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded IGoTechnology, Inc. (iGo), based in Grundy, Virginia, a $2,405,739 grant. The funding supports construction of 25 miles of fiber in Dickenson County as part of a fiber-to-the-premises network. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Improved broadband networks strengthen rural community access to remote learning, telemedicine and telework. “This grant for more than $2.4 million helps iGo install new broadband infrastructure to serve internet to Dickenson County households.” BACKGROUND According to USDA Rural Development, this project is estimated to benefit more than 300 people in Dickenson County, including 14 businesses and two farms. As part of the project, iGo will establish a community center in Haysi for resident to use free high-speed internet. ###