Managed by the City of Longmont, NextLight is Longmont’s fiber internet provider. "We love being your neighbor and serving the Longmont community", said Valerie Dodd, CEO of NextLight. This community-based, community-owned provider offers gigabit fiber optics and is recognized as one of the fastest ISP's in the nation. NextLight is now seven years old, with 25 thousand customers, and 90% built out with 100% fiber network. This innovative company boasts 20 million in revenue and anticipates the debt to be paid off in 2029. Valerie circulated her business cards soliciting ideas for future innovations to support and serve the community of Longmont.