THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Bloomingdale Communications officially celebrated the launch of its Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) expansion project in Thornapple Township with a groundbreaking ceremony held at the corner of Adams and Norris Roads on June 22, 2026.
The project marks a major milestone in expanding high-speed broadband access to rural residents and businesses throughout the community. Valued at approximately $7.5 million, the initiative will extend fiber broadband service to roughly 380 addresses and represents a significant step toward achieving comprehensive broadband coverage across Barry County.
“For the past six years, we have had the privilege of working with partners across Barry County to close the digital divide, and this project represents exactly why that work matters,” stated Jennifer Heinzman, President & CEO of the Barry County Chamber & Economic Development Alliance (BCCEDA). “Broadband is no longer a luxury; it is essential infrastructure that connects people to education, health care, employment, business growth, and one another. Extending fiber to these rural homes and businesses is about more than installing cable; it is about creating opportunity, strengthening communities, and ensuring that where someone lives does not determine what they can access or achieve. This investment brings us another meaningful step closer to making reliable high-speed internet available throughout Barry County.”…