An invitation from the Minnesota Broadband Coalition…
MRBC IIJA/BEAD Broadband Funding Webinar
This event is scheduled for September 20 from 9:00 – 11:00 am and will include guest experts from around the nation as well as opportunity for small group discussion and reporting. Details on how to join the meeting are below.
The current line-up includes:
- Adrianne Furniss – Benton Institute for Broadband & Society
- Peggy Schaffer – former head of the Maine Broadband Office
- Doug Dawson – CCG Consulting
- Brian Ford – NTCA.
If you have ideas for guest experts, please let Bill know at bill@communitytechnologyadvisors.com.
Agenda
9:00am Welcome – Jay Trusty, Chair, MN Rural Broadband Coalition
9:05am Quick overview of the IIJA Timeline/Planning Process, Adrianne Furniss, Benton Institute for Broadband & Society
9:15am Expert Panel – Key considerations for community-focused broadband
9:45am Breakout discussions on key topics
10:15am Small group reporting to the large group
10:40am Prospective role of MN Rural BB Coalition in IIJA process/Ensuring effective community voice (facilitated discussion by Bill Coleman)
10:55am Closing – Jay TrustyMeeting Information:
Topic: IIJA/BEAD Broadband Funding Webinar
Time: Sep 20, 2022, 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)Meeting ID: 882 3489 1525
Passcode: 834949
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