The Keytesville Chamber of Commerce’s May Business of the Month is Air Link Rural Broadband, LLC. Air Link, owned by Casey and Vicki Imgarten of Salisbury, is a data and voice provider, specializing in rural access. They currently serve seven counties in the area including Chariton, Saline, Howard, Boone, Audrain, Carroll, and Randolph counties.
In 2011, Casey developed an interest in providing broadband services due to the limited availability in many rural areas such as the one he lived in. He noted that accessing broadband was a major difficulty and thus, built a network from the ground up. His territory and business has grown a lot since he first began, and Air Link currently employs twelve full-time staff members to assist them in servicing numerous homes and businesses.
In addition to their current services, this summer Air Link has started building a fiber network in and around rural Howard county which will take up to six years to complete. The project will greatly improve the network and offerings for the business and will assist Air Link in its continued expansion.
However, when asked about his biggest accomplishment, owner Casey goes back to his personal life saying, “My biggest accomplishment to date is probably moving back to my hometown to start my family. A lot has been accomplished with my wife. We have purchased a house and made it a home. We have started and grown our family. My wife and 3 young children are the center of my life. Having such a great family at home has undoubtedly aided in the success we have seen with Air Link. The coming years will be very, very exciting.”
The Keytesville Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate Casey, Vicki, and Air Link Rural Broadband, LLC on their continued efforts and for being the May business of the month!