ELKHART — An internet provider that serves multiple states in the Midwest has announced plans to move its headquarters to Elkhart County.
Surf Air Wireless, currently based in LaPorte, cited the investment in fiber optic lines in Elkhart County as the catalyst for its decision to move its corporate headquarters to Elkhart. The company was founded as AIRbaud Inc. nine years ago.
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