Tear Down These Silos

To the Editor:

As a verb, silo means to isolate from others. A silo mentality is a reluctance to share information with employees of different divisions in the same company. This attitude is seen as reducing the organization’s efficiency and, at worst, contributing to a damaged corporate culture. The same can apply to organizations, governments, and communities.

For some time now, and especially since the 2008 housing crisis, it has been no secret that Rural has its own, very personal, share of problems. Our demographics are aging. Our innovative minds are leaving for what’s thought to be greener pastures. Much of rural is still disconnected with little to no digital connectivity.

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