[Libs-Or] Webinar: Innovative Funding Solutions for Digital Inclusion Programs

[Darci Hanning]

Greetings,

Forwarding this along from the BroadbandUSA. This webinar is FREE but registration is REQUIRED.

You are invited to join NTIA's BroadbandUSA Practical Broadband Conversations Webinar:

Topic: Innovative Funding Solutions for Digital Inclusion Programs
Date: January 17, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM Pacific / 2:00 PM Eastern

Description: Effective digital inclusion programs are essential for communities, supporting efforts such as workforce development, educational attainment, financial literacy, and better access to health care. Finding financial support for such programs requires creative partnerships, coordination with civic leaders, and messaging that articulates the benefits of such programs to communities. Join BroadbandUSA's webinar to learn how communities have funded digital inclusion programs using a variety of funding options such as local philanthropies, city budget mechanisms, and private sector support.

Speakers:

  *   [cid:image001.png at 01D38AFF.B5893CC0] Leon Wilson, Chief of Digital Innovation & Chief Information Officer, Cleveland Foundation
  *   Rahman Khan, Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility, Charter Communications
  *   John Speirs, Digital Inclusion Program Manager, City of Austin (TX)

Please pre-register for the webinar here<https://go.usa.gov/xndbn>. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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What is BroadbandUSA?<https://www2.ntia.doc.gov/>

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) developed BroadbandUSA to provide assistance to stakeholders (government, industry, nonprofit) that want to expand their broadband capacity and promote broadband adoption.  BroadbandUSA brings stakeholders together to solve problems, contribute to emerging policies, link stakeholders to other federal agencies and funding sources, and address barriers to collaboration across agencies.
*       Technical Assistance:<https://www2.ntia.doc.gov/technical_assistance> BroadbandUSA provides technical assistance to state and local governments, industry and non-profits that want to improve their broadband capacity and use broadband more effectively.
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Publications:<https://www2.ntia.doc.gov/publications>  BroadbandUSA provides expert, impartial advice and field-proven tools for assessing broadband adoption, planning new infrastructure and engaging in a wide range of partners, especially private providers, in broadband projects.

Regards,

BroadbandUSA
Office of Community Engagement
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
(202) 482-2048

Explore funding options in our Guide to Federal Funding of Broadband Projects<http://www.ntia.doc.gov/files/ntia/publications/broadband_fed_funding_guide.pdf>

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Darci Hanning, MLIS
Technology Development Consultant
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