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2025 Sponsors

APEX

STG 25th Anniversary logo
STG Communications is a full-service wireless infrastructure provider with a mission to improve lives.

The company’s exceptional culture focuses on respect, reliability, responsiveness, resourcefulness, and resilience.

Services include tower installation, civil construction, tower maintenance, microwave and backhaul, small cell/DAS, alternate structure construction, project management, and more.

Headquartered in northeastern Ohio, STG is able to effectively serve a broad geographic market including Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Northern Kentucky, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.

Get to know STG by visiting their website at stgcom.com

Tri-County Tower logo
Tri County Tower, LLC. was established in 2018 with the sole purpose of maintaining quality service in construction and maintenance for the communications industry.

With over 125 years combined experience, Tri County Tower has established a reputation as a leader in tower erection, installation, and project management in the United States as well as outside U.S. borders.

With their commitment to continuing education and training, Tri-County Tower employees have worked and gained valuable experience with the advanced technology associated with strobe and aircraft obstruction lighting, microwave installations, dish alignment, and power tower inserts.

Visit their website to learn more at tricountytower.com

Ascent

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NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association
is a non-profit trade association dedicated to providing a unified voice for companies in the diverse tower and communications infrastructure construction, service and maintenance industries.
Mission Statement
  • To pursue, formulate and adhere to uniform standards of safety to ensure the continued well-being of tower and communications infrastructure personnel.
  • To educate the general public, applicable government agencies, Congress and clients on policy priorities and continued progress toward safer standards and practices within the industry.
    To keep all members informed of issues relevant to the industry.
  • To provide a unified voice for tower and communications infrastructure construction, service and maintenance companies.
  • To facilitate effective safety training for the industry.
Visit NATE’s website for more information.

Altitude

YSU Logo Workforce Ed
YSU STEM Workforce Education and Innovation has launched a formal training center focused on addressing the holistic needs of the IT industry. Established through industry partnerships with the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA), Cisco, and others, the IT Workforce Accelerator delivers in-demand IT skills training around software development, cybersecurity, cloud, artificial intelligence, and networking and telecommunications.
From technical foundations to career and life preparation skills, the IT Workforce Accelerator is an IT training center for the region serving K-12, individuals, and companies. The center also serves any YSU students interested in earning IT industry recognized credentials to complement their degree program. The IT Workforce Accelerator also addresses life, career readiness, and workplace skills needed to be successful in any industry. 
Visit their website for more information.
Neo Node Broadband Logo
The Northeast Ohio Broadband and 5G NODE offers fast, accessible training that equips job seekers from all backgrounds with the skills and industry-recognized credentials needed for in-demand, well-paying careers with stability and long-term growth that are shaping our digitally connected world.
Their vision is to empower a diverse workforce through accessible, cutting-edge training in Broadband and 5G, to transform Northeast Ohio into a hub of innovation and opportunity where all individuals can thrive in a digitally connected world.

Kick-off Event

DCW logo
We bring enterprise expertise and services to the middle market, offering unmatched support while optimizing employee benefits. Let us simplify complexities, streamline operations, and prioritize your workforce’s well-being while saving you time and money.
Visit the DCW website to learn more at dcwgrp.com

Challenge Day 1 Evening Social

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Trinity Integrated Solutions specializes in business process improvement, helping companies across the globe enhance efficiency, service, safety, and quality.
Trinity understands your business needs and optimizes processes for growth. Their solutions are tailored to your needs, rapidly deployed and reliably supported, allowing you to focus on core operations.
With over 25 years of expertise, Trinity consistently delivers exceptional, customized solutions. Their proven track record highlights their reliability and excellence in delivering successful solutions to help clients achieve their business goals.
Visit their website to learn more at trinityis.com
Vortex Construction logo
Vortex Construction strives to provide reliable and efficient communication services to clients. They believe that effective communication is key to success in today’s fast-paced business world.
Whether you need to build a new 5G tower or secure colocation space on an existing structure, our LMS, NWSA and NATE-certified tower crews have the experience to expedite your project without ever sacrificing quality or safety. Vortex offers a wide range of tower communication services including tower installation, tower modifications, carrier upgrades, maintenance, and repair. 
Visit their website to learn more at vortexconstructionservices.com

Challenges

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Breakfast Day 1

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Lunch

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Hawkeye Helicopter logo

Kidzone

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