CORPORATE NEWS
May 1, 2008
NFL Network coming to Standard and HD Cable Packages; New networks added to HD and digital cable packages
The Conway Corporation Cable Television Programming Advisory Committee approved the addition of NFL Network to its standard and high-definition cable packages at its April 30 meeting. The network will be added on August 1. In addition, Chiller, Oxygen and Bloomberg networks will be added to the system’s digital offerings on July 1. Golf Channel will move from the standard to digital cable package.
Three additional networks — USA, Sci-Fi and CNBC — will be added to the high-definition lineup on June 1.
Cable rates will not be affected by the new networks.
With the addition of these networks Conway Corporation will also have additional programming available On Demand from NFL Network and NBC Universal including Olympics On Demand coverage and programs on demand from its cable networks. Bloomberg will also offer On Demand content. On Demand is available on channel 200 and is a part of Conway Corporation’s digital cable package.
For more information about digital or high-definition cable from Conway Corporation, call 450-6000.
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April 29, 2008Water Department to flush water mains beginning Monday
Conway Corporation will begin flushing the city’s water mains Monday, May 5. The process, which will take approximately two weeks, will begin on the northwest edge of the city and move east and south.
Fire hydrants will be opened throughout the city and allowed to "flush" until water runs clear. According to water department superintendent, David Bradley, “the procedure facilitates circulation of water in our underground mains and prevents build up of mineral deposits.”
Residents may experience low water pressure while crews are flushing in their area. After flushing, tap water may appear “brownish.” “Let your tap run for several minutes until the water released is clear. The colored water is unsightly, but still safe for consumption,” said Bradley
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April 21, 2008Conway Corporation to fund local scholarships
Conway Corporation’s board of directors approved the establishment of permanent scholarship endowments at the University of Central Arkansas, Hendrix College and Central Baptist College during its April 15 meeting, according to Board Chairman Tom Courtway.
“We are continuing a long tradition in our support of higher education in Conway,” said Courtway.
“We will utilize $600,000 to be paid $200,000 per year for three years,” said Courtway. “The endowments will be funded from a portion of the earnings on the electric department reserve funds, and scholarships awarded to students who graduate from high schools in the City of Conway or, if home schooled, resided in Conway Corporation’s service area.”
“This is an investment in people,” said CEO Richard Arnold. “Conway Corporation has its foundation in supporting higher education in our community, and we are proud to build on that foundation with this investment in human capital,” he added.
“Funds will be placed in a permanent scholarship endowment with only 5 percent of the fund balance spent each year. So, the contribution will be there in perpetuity,” said Arnold. At the end of the three-year period, UCA will have received $300,000; Hendrix $200,000 and Central Baptist $100,000.
Scholarships will be awarded by each institution, with the first scholarships awarded for the fall 2009 semester.
Conway Corporation was established in 1929 as the community faced the threat of loosing Hendrix College and Central Baptist College. At that time, the Corporation was given the lease on Conway’s electric system and a franchise. Bonds in the amount of $215,000 were issued and given to each of the three colleges, along with the public and parochial schools.
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February 29, 2008Conway Corporation Internet speeds increase, rates decrease
Conway Corporation’s Broadband Internet recently increased the speeds on its basic and premium Internet service.
Basic residential Internet service for one computer now includes speeds of 4 Mbps downstream and 512 Kbps upstream. The service also increased the number of e-mail accounts available from four to six accounts.
Basic service is available for $29.95 per month. However, new customers can currently subscribe to the service at an introductory rate of $19.95 per month for the first three months.
Premium residential service increased from 4 Mbps to 8 Mbps downstream and from 512 Kbps to 758 Kbps upstream. In addition to the speed increases, customers can now enjoy this service at a discounted rate of $37.95.
"We have been providing excellent Internet service for over 10 years," said Broadband & Video Manager Jason Hansen. "Today the average customer sends e-mail and surfs the Web, but more and more customers are downloading movies and videos and need the faster speeds," said Hansen.