Posts of Mynet Regional RSSSat, 24 Jan 2026 08:09:59 GMTMynet, as a free enterprise, operates out of the Cumberland Gap region in Kentucky, close to several notable institutions. These include Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, TN, the University of Kentucky Southeast in Middlesboro, KY, the Cumberland Gap College in Barbourville, KY, and the historic Clear Creek Bible College in Pineville, KY—all within a twenty-mile radius of Mynet Headquarters. Furthermore, not far from here is Oak Ridge National Laboratories in Tennessee, which is now the US Department of Energy research center devoted to such things as renewable energy and energy efficiency research. And additionally, north of us is IBM with its worldwide headquarters in Lexington. Which was the first high tech computing center in the states, established before Silicon Valley. And who knows, what sort of artificial intelligence IBM has brewed up in Lexington. They are the world leaders in research and business computers. Actually, they were one of the first to offer AI solutions with mainframe hardware.When I was younger, I was involved in electronics, and I still am. Back then, I lived near Louisville and often visited several local companies that sold electronic parts, like semiconductors and high-tech electronics testing equipment, which were distributed locally and across the USA. These businesses also supplied parts inventories for various industries. At the time, General Electric at Appliance Park was one of Louisville’s largest employers, and now it has returned, once again becoming a major industry there. I think people sometimes stereotype Kentucky and don’t realize we live in the twenty-first century, with all kinds of visions for the future—especially given the impressive things Kentucky has accomplished in the past.My vision is to allow this region of the world to lead itself, following its vision. And hence, to not be led by the visions of Silicon Valley, since we have our own history and culture on this side of the Rockies.&n... Read more

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