Business Details
Your Trusted Broadband and Cloud Services Provider in Mishawaka
Founded in 1872, Schurz Communications has evolved from a newspaper publisher to a diversified media and technology company. Our legacy of connecting people with information spans five generations, encompassing newspapers, radio, television, digital platforms, broadband networks, and cloud services. We prioritize truth-seeking and community engagement, aiming to inform and empower through innovative solutions. Our strategic investments in fiber infrastructure and partnerships, like Otava for managed cloud services, reflect our commitment to advancing connectivity. With a focus on education, the arts, and human services, we support local communities through the Schurz Communications Foundation.Our leadership team brings decades of industry experience, ensuring we remain at the forefront of technological advancements. We serve diverse markets across the U.S., offering tailored broadband solutions for residential and business customers. Our approach combines patient capital with intellectual and social resources to foster long-term growth. Recognized for pioneering projects like the first privately funded gigabit city in Maryland, we continue to drive economic development through digital inclusion. As a family-owned enterprise, we balance tradition with innovation to meet the evolving needs of our customers and communities.
Services
Broadband Services
Cloud Solutions
Fiber Network Expansion
Investment Partnerships
Community Grants
Highlights and features
- We offer 150+ years of experience in media and technology innovation.
- Our community-focused investments support local education, arts, and human services.
- We provide cutting-edge fiber broadband and managed cloud solutions with partners like Otava.
- Our family-owned structure ensures long-term commitment to customer satisfaction.
- We pioneered the first privately funded gigabit city in Maryland.
Services
Broadband Services
We deliver high-speed fiber broadband to residential and business customers across six U.S. states. Our network infrastructure supports gigabit speeds, enabling seamless connectivity for modern digital demands. Backed by strategic partnerships and decades of telecommunications expertise, we ensure reliable service with a focus on community development and economic growth.
Cloud Solutions
Through our partnership with Otava, we offer managed cloud services and data protection solutions for businesses. These services include secure storage, backup systems, and IT infrastructure management tailored to enterprise needs. Our approach combines technical innovation with personalized support to safeguard critical business data and ensure operational continuity.
Fiber Network Expansion
We invest in expanding fiber-optic networks to underserved communities, including projects like Hagerstown, Maryland's gigabit-capable infrastructure. These initiatives stimulate local economies by attracting tech-driven businesses and improving digital access. Our engineering expertise ensures future-ready deployments that meet evolving connectivity standards.
Community Grants
The Schurz Communications Foundation provides grants for capital campaigns and endowments in education, arts, and human services. Funding prioritizes communities where we operate, supporting nonprofit organizations through transparent application processes. Our grants emphasize long-term impact and capacity-building for local institutions.
Strategic Investments
We invest in early-stage companies within media, broadband, and digital technologies. Focus areas include marketing, education, and HR services where we can add value beyond capital. Our portfolio includes ventures like Jebbit and Vennli, leveraging entrepreneurial partnerships to drive innovation while seeking sustainable returns through niche market opportunities.
People
John Schurz
Senior Vice President of People and Culture
John Schurz leads HR strategy at Schurz Communications, combining family legacy with modern workforce development. With decades of industry experience, he focuses on cultivating talent and organizational culture. His leadership emphasizes employee well-being and professional growth within the family-owned enterprise.
Franklin Dunn Schurz Jr.
Former Chairman Emeritus
Franklin Schurz Jr., a lifelong journalism leader, advanced education and civic engagement across his 94-year life. He guided Schurz Communications through media evolution, championing local news and community service. His legacy includes expanding radio, TV, and digital operations before passing leadership to the next generation.
Todd Schurz
Senior Advisor
Todd Schurz provides strategic guidance for Schurz Communications' investments, leveraging deep industry knowledge. As former CEO, he oversaw expansion into broadband and digital sectors. His approach emphasizes adding intellectual and social capital to portfolio companies while pursuing innovative market opportunities.
Questions
What services does Schurz Communications offer?
We provide broadband internet, cloud solutions, fiber network infrastructure, strategic investments, and community grants through our subsidiaries.
How long has Schurz been in business?
Since 1872, starting as a newspaper publisher and evolving into a diversified media and technology company.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate in Mishawaka, IN; Hagerstown, MD; Burlington, VT; Winona, MN; Sergeant Bluff, IA; New Knoxville, OH; and Maricopa, AZ.
Does Schurz invest in new technologies?
Yes, we invest in early-stage tech ventures and expand fiber broadband networks to support digital innovation and community growth.
