From Broadband Breakfast...

Small businesses depend on reliable, affordable broadband to reach customers, process payments, hire remotely and compete with far larger rivals. Yet many still contend with slow speeds, spotty service and connectivity costs that strain thin margins, particularly in rural communities and underserved urban neighborhoods. Have federally-funded broadband networks had any impact on turning internet infrastructure into real economic opportunity? This session will examine how availability, adoption and digital skills shape small business growth, and what providers, policymakers and local leaders can do to ensure the smallest enterprises are not left behind.

Panelists

• Tyler Martinez, Director of Litigation, NTUF Taxpayer Defense Center
• Greg Guice, Chief Policy Officer, Vernonburg Group
• Jeran Culina, Senior Manager, Business Leaders United
• Other panelists have been invited
• Deb Socia, President and CEO, The Enterprise Center (Ret.) (Moderator)