So, CNN, what’s so “unlikely” about KY-based Tech?

“Geek Squad picks unlikely place for PC-hospital” reads the headline today discussing the ultra-efficient PC repair facility opened in Hillview KY last year. Huh? Unlikely? Why? Let’s see…short distance away from the huge UPS air hub, an exceptional pool of high tech workers, #9 in the country for headquarters, top 20 places to raise a family, great restaurants, parks,  pretty countryside, terrific remote support technology. Hmmm. I’m not getting the ‘unlikely’ part yet.Â

Ah… perhaps it’s because many can’t type the word “Kentucky” and technology without spouting off some sort of negative stereotype. Even though there are plenty of examples of great things happening. CNN should know better. At least the other news sites and papers did a proper job.

I’m definitely not a Geek Squad Fan based on my experiences, but I’m not typical. The guys at the facility have an average salary of $44k, which isn’t too bad for that area doing bench work… it maps to about $70k in the Valley or NorthEast.  If my laptop LCD goes south, I’ll be glad to let them change that out.

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2 Responses to “So, CNN, what’s so “unlikely” about KY-based Tech?”

1. May
   16
   2007
   At 11:52 am Kathy Says:

   Two years ago, my family moved from Indiana to the east coast of southern Florida. As a result, my consulting business moved with me.

   I continue to be HORRIFIED at how differently my business (and by extension, my services) are viewed as a result of this geographic change.

   I miss my old home, but I definitely don’t miss getting “dissed” on a regular basis because I wasn’t near a coast (either east or west). Unfortunately, that CNN mentality is alive and well.
2. Jun
   2
   2007
   At 9:59 pm Why SMX is so important to me | Finding the Sweet Spot - Building Web Businesses That Profit Says:

   [...] not a hillbilly. LOL! No, nobody’s accused me of this. But when mainstream media treats Kentuckians so badly, it’s worth saying [...]

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