Jeremy Theriot, Director of Community Relations
and Business Development
225-315-8294, jeremy.theriot@letsrev.com<\/a><\/p>\n
Natalie Straight, Director of Marketing [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n REV\/REV Business and CoBank team up to support four local non-profits<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Collaboration between local communications provider and rural America-serving cooperative bank donates more than $18,000 to Southeast Louisiana community organizations<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Gonzales, La.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>REV<\/a>\/REV Business\u00a0<\/span><\/a>and\u00a0<\/span>VENYU<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>recently partnered with\u00a0<\/span>CoBank<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>as part of its annual\u00a0<\/span>Sharing Success\u00a0<\/span><\/a>program to provide surprise donations to four local non-profits making a difference in South Louisiana communities.<\/p>\n Annually, CoBank \u2013 a cooperative bank focusing on corporate citizenship efforts \u2013 provides matching funds to enhance partners\u2019 donations to a selection of area nonprofits. Thanks to the impact of the Sharing Success program, REV\/REV Business\/VENYU doubled funds contributed to four local non-profit organizations.<\/p>\n \u201cSupporting our state\u2019s non-profits and their lasting commitment to building, enhancing and maintaining community is a win-win for our organization and our employees,\u201d said Josh Descant, CEO of REV\/REV Business\/VENYU. \u201cJust like in the days of RTC, EATEL and Vision Communications, REV and VENYU continue our focus on localism and are proud to champion the efforts of these deserving non-profits in partnership with CoBank.\u201d<\/p>\n This year, the following non-profits were beneficiaries of REV\/REV Business\/VENYU and CoBank\u2019s Sharing Success program (receiving the below amounts after REV\u2019s and CoBank\u2019s partnership matches were applied):<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s always an honor to invest back into our remarkable communities and when and where we can offer any sort of level-up, we do,\u201d said Monika Arnold, REV\/REV Business Community Relations and Business Development manager. \u201cWe deeply appreciate this repeat collaboration with CoBank who \u2013 along with their help \u2013 aides us in helping those who are enabling incredible outcomes and positive impacts for our citizens.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe are deeply grateful for our partners who help move our mission forward.\u00a0REV\/Co-Bank have been steadfast in their support for the last 10 years,\u201d said Julie McCarthy, The ALS Association Louisiana-Mississippi Chapter\u2019s development manager. \u201cIt is this type of dedication and generosity which will enable us to transform ALS from a fatal disease into a livable one.\u00a0Making ALS a livable disease means living longer lives, living a better quality of life, and preventing loved ones from getting the disease until a cure is found.\u00a0We could not accomplish this work without valued partnerships and together, we will change the future of ALS.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe are so grateful for the support from REV and REV Business. Their recent contribution will impact the hardworking teams in our Emergency Department by allowing them to purchase equipment and other resources needed to provide the very best care to our patients,\u201d said Erik Showalter, Baton Rouge General Foundation\u2019s president. \u201cWe were also honored to have the donation matched by their partner, CoBank. Working together, we have made an impact on the lives of many in our community.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe are so incredibly grateful for the donation! These funds will continue to help us support our local partner agencies,\u201d said Dolores B. Montz, St. John United Way\u2019s executive director.\u00a0\u201cREV, formerly RTC, has been a huge supporter of our endeavors over the last 50 years and we look forward to a continuing partnership with REV!\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department is extremely fortunate to have the support from our community\u2019s residents and our community\u2019s businesses,\u201d said Fire Chief Tony Boudreaux of the Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department. \u201cA partnership such as this goes beyond just a donation and we\u2019re thankful for REV\u2019s generosity. Critical funds such as this will be used to maintain and purchase life-saving equipment for our firefighters and the communities we keep safe.\u201d<\/p>\n Recently, each organization was surprised and presented with a ceremonial, large check to capture the donation of these philanthropic dollars.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n BR General Foundation<\/i> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department<\/i> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n About REV\/REV Business\/VENYU<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n Established in 2020 and rebranded in 2022, REV\/REV Business is the combined parent company of Reserve Telephone Company (RTC), EATEL\/EATEL Business and Vision Communications. The combined company, with nearly 250 years of collective communications service, operates as Louisiana\u2019s largest, locally owned, telecommunications network with over 2,790 miles of fiber. Along with VENYU \u2013 the company\u2019s sister, data center \u2013 the Louisiana-based provider has over 400 employees serving more than 60,000 customers.<\/p>\n For more information about REV\/REV Business and the provider\u2019s new brand and continued commitment to localism, please visit <\/span>letsrev.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 New Name. Same Local Company.<\/p>\n
225-621-4320, natalie.straight@letsrev.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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ALS Foundation<\/i>
Subjects in Photo (l-r): Monika Arnold, REV\/REV Business, Community Relations and Business Development manager, REV\/REV Business; Peter Louviere, REV\/REV Business, CFO; Julie McCarthy, The ALS Association Louisiana-Mississippi Chapter development manager and Jeremy Theriot, REV\/REV Business Community Relations and Business Development director<\/span><\/p>\n![\"BR](\"https:\/\/letsrev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/BR-General-Foundation.jpg\")
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Subjects in Photo (l-r): Erik Showalter, president, Baton Rouge General Foundation; Joey Goldsmith, REV Business senior strategic account manager and Monika Arnold, REV\/REV Business Community Relations and Business Development manager<\/p>\n![\"St.](\"https:\/\/letsrev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/St-John-United-Way.jpg\")
St. John United Way<\/i>
Subjects in Photo (l-r): Monika Arnold, REV\/REV Business Community Relations and Business Development manager; Michelle Primeaux, St. John United Way administrative assistant; Dolores Montz, St. John United Way executive director; Annette Faircloth, REV\/REV Business Finance vice president; Liz Brady, St. John United Way executive assistant\/office manager and Jeremy Theriot, REV\/REV Business Community Relations and Business Development director<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Thibodaux](\"https:\/\/letsrev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Thibodaux-Volunteer-Fire-Department.jpg\")
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\nSubjects in Photo (l-r): Megan Archer, REV\/REV Business Production manager; Ed Comeaux, Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department\u2019s Fire Board treasurer; Ron Bourgeois, Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department\u2019s Fire Board president; Monika Arnold, REV\/REV Business Community Relations and Business Development manager; Walton Guidry, Thibodaux Firemen\u2019s Fair chairman; Donna Martin, REV Business senior strategic account manager; Danny Cavell, 2022 Grand Marshall of the Thibodaux Fireman\u2019s Fair and Eddie Callais, REV Business sales manager<\/p>\n