Thanks to Our Partners:

Fibertown began as a concept originated by the founders and owners of Managed Network Solutions and Astin Redevelopment. MNS was originally founded in 1997 with the goal of providing world class networking and telecommunication services to corporations and education. MNS built a solid reputation in the networking and telecommunication services industry and continues to be known for its innovative approach to customer sales, service and solutions. In 2005, MNS and Astin Redevelopment began building the FIBERTOWN Campus and in 2007 began building FIBERTOWN's Tier IV Datacenter in Bryan, Texas.

Sideshow Creative is a full-service marketing firm specializing in business development through creativity. Our team values instinct, common sense, professionalism, energy, innovation, integrity and passion.

Stimulating Conversation is an author marketing strategy company.  Authors have a story to tell, that’s what drives them to write.  We think that story is worth talking about.  After watching authors flounder, and pay huge amounts of money for little return we set out to create a more effective model.  The conversation about books is strategic marketing.  Getting people talking about your book is the key.  Stimulating that conversation is our specialty.  We use all the resources and tools available ranging from the press releases and media kits to social marketing, websites, and blog tours.  It is our objective to create cohesive, effective author marketing strategies at affordable prices. Every author’s story should stimulate conversation.

AbouTown Press is a local monthly news magazine that is direct mailed to over 60,000 homes and businesses in Bryan and College Station.  We emphasize the unique aspects of our community in a positive, upbeat
manner, while exploring topics such as research, business, development,
health, environmentalism, culture, and politics. AbouTown Press can be depended on to provide articles that are relevant to the community, highly-sourced with local experts, and filled with local resources.

Planning committee members are: 

• Liz Ylitalo
• Naomi Giroux
• Carole Jolly
• Renee Giroux
• Ann Kellett