EarthBend Celebrates New Company with Ribbon Cutting and Announces Plans for Future Growth

Sioux Falls, SD, May 08, 2013 --(PR.com)-- EarthBend, formerly known as Mitel DataNet CommSource, will be kicking off their new ownership with a ribbon cutting on May 8th 2013 at 4:00 pm at their 3809 South Western Avenue office. They have announced plans to add 5 new positions, which will be a boost for the local Sioux Falls economy. The 32 year old company’s future is looking bright and their stake in the Sioux Falls community will continue to grow as they move forward. The three new owners, Rob Beyer, Wade Hoffman and Brent Bargmann, all have ties to South Dakota and are excited to be a part of this great business. As previously announced on March 1st 2013, Mitel sold its DataNet CommSource division to EarthBend.

“After just a few short weeks I am pleased to report that EarthBend is progressing nicely as a stand-alone business with its headquarters in Sioux Falls. I have been very impressed with our employees, partners, customers and more importantly our potential for growth. We already have added two (2) members to the team and I have recently approved five (5) additional positions for General Manager Ryan Donovan to fill. I have been a Minnesota-based Executive for over 20 years and I am impressed with the extraordinary business climate and support that exists in South Dakota. EarthBend will definitely focus their expansion in this market,” said Rob Beyer, President & CEO of EarthBend.

Here is what South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard and Sioux Falls Mayor Mike Huether had to say about EarthBend’s legacy in SD, and their future in the region...

“I am pleased that DataNet’s South Dakota presence will be retained through EarthBend and that it will continue contributing to the Sioux Falls’ economy,” said Gov. Daugaard.

“The City of Sioux Falls is excited for the potential growth opportunities EarthBend will pursue in the future,” says Sioux Falls Mayor Mike Huether. “This organization has been supporting our community for more than 32 years, and it’s businesses like this that keep the wheels turning for our local economy.”

About EarthBend
EarthBend has been distributing telephony peripherals and IT solutions to a vast group of telecommunication resellers since 1993. In addition to their US and Canadian distribution footprint, EarthBend has been serving clients directly in the Midwest for 32 years. Today EarthBend serves as an extension of their 3,000 plus customers providing highly qualified engineers with key certifications from some of the largest voice, data, and technology manufacturers in the industry. Their offerings are highly scalable, secure, easily managed, and optimized to meet their evolving customer needs with an extreme focus on delivering cost-effective solutions and best-in class customer satisfaction.

EarthBend Contacts
Ryan Donovan, GM/VP Sales & Service, Ryan.Donovan@earthbend.com, 605-789-5660
Brandi Mentele, Marketing Manager, marketing@earthbend.com, 605-789-5661