Broadband Learning Events & Webinars
Helpful broadband learning events and webinars are taking place nationally and around the state:
Broadband Bootcamp for Counties
November 2022
Today, there is an unprecedented need for high-speed internet access. With a plethora of federal funds becoming made available for high-speed internet deployment, counties need to ensure they have a full grasp of the variety of considerations and decisions that are beneficial to ensuring they can adequately participate as partners in the deployment of high-speed broadband access. Webinars hosted by National Association of Counties (NACO)
www.naco.org
WEBINARS for NACO members:
What is Broadband? A Foundational Review for Counties
Nov. 3, 2022 , 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
What is fiber technology? What is satellite broadband technology? Which technology is most appropriate for my community?
Why Counties Are Central in the Effort to Deploy High-Speed Internet
Nov. 10, 2022 , 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The county role is pivotal to deploying high-speed internet. Join us for the second installment in the Broadband Boot Camp for Counties series to discover why counties play an essential role as partners, data aggregators, and organizers in the deployment of high-speed internet that is accessible and affordable for all.
Effective County Strategies for Broadband Deployment Projects and Partnerships
Nov. 17, 2022 , 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
There are a myriad of ways in which counties can get involved in broadband deployment and adoption efforts.
https://www.naco.org/events/broadband-bootcamp-counties
November 2022
Today, there is an unprecedented need for high-speed internet access. With a plethora of federal funds becoming made available for high-speed internet deployment, counties need to ensure they have a full grasp of the variety of considerations and decisions that are beneficial to ensuring they can adequately participate as partners in the deployment of high-speed broadband access. Webinars hosted by National Association of Counties (NACO)
www.naco.org
WEBINARS for NACO members:
What is Broadband? A Foundational Review for Counties
Nov. 3, 2022 , 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
What is fiber technology? What is satellite broadband technology? Which technology is most appropriate for my community?
Why Counties Are Central in the Effort to Deploy High-Speed Internet
Nov. 10, 2022 , 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The county role is pivotal to deploying high-speed internet. Join us for the second installment in the Broadband Boot Camp for Counties series to discover why counties play an essential role as partners, data aggregators, and organizers in the deployment of high-speed internet that is accessible and affordable for all.
Effective County Strategies for Broadband Deployment Projects and Partnerships
Nov. 17, 2022 , 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
There are a myriad of ways in which counties can get involved in broadband deployment and adoption efforts.
https://www.naco.org/events/broadband-bootcamp-counties
Indigenous Connectivity Summit
October 24 to 28, 2022 the Indigenous Connectivity Institute will host the Indigenous Connectivity Summit 2022 (ICS 2022). The Indigenous Connectivity Summit brings together Indigenous community members, leaders, network operators, researchers and policymakers with a common goal: to connect Indigenous communities to fast, affordable and sustainable internet. The 2022 ICS is led by the newly-formed Indigenous Connectivity Institute, an initiative incubated by Connect Humanity, and co-organized in partnership with the Internet Society. (The first Indigenous Connectivity Summit was held in Santa Fe, NM, by the Internet Society in collaboration with CommUNITY Learning Network, NM TechWorks, and the First Mile Institute with support from RediNet, Google, ICANN, and ARRIN.) ** Only the sessions from Tuesday Oct 25 – Thurs Oct 27 will be livestreamed. **
October 24 to 28, 2022 the Indigenous Connectivity Institute will host the Indigenous Connectivity Summit 2022 (ICS 2022). The Indigenous Connectivity Summit brings together Indigenous community members, leaders, network operators, researchers and policymakers with a common goal: to connect Indigenous communities to fast, affordable and sustainable internet. The 2022 ICS is led by the newly-formed Indigenous Connectivity Institute, an initiative incubated by Connect Humanity, and co-organized in partnership with the Internet Society. (The first Indigenous Connectivity Summit was held in Santa Fe, NM, by the Internet Society in collaboration with CommUNITY Learning Network, NM TechWorks, and the First Mile Institute with support from RediNet, Google, ICANN, and ARRIN.) ** Only the sessions from Tuesday Oct 25 – Thurs Oct 27 will be livestreamed. **
- AGENDA https://connecthumanity.fund/ics-2022-agenda/
- LIVESTREAM http://livestream.com/internetsociety/ics2022
- PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM https://bit.ly/3TA1IY3
- REAL TIME TEXT (see ISOC.LIVE)
- TWITTER #ICS2022 @Connect_Fund @internetsociety #indigenous #GrowInternet
- SIMULCASTS
- https://www.twitter.com/ISOC_Live
- https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive
- https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc (AI Captions)
- https://www.facebook.com/ISOCNewMexico (AI Captions)
- ARCHIVE https://archive.org/details/ics2022
Local Infrastructure Hub Broadband Webinar
Aug 16, 2022 12:00 PM MT
"The United States Conference of Mayors is hosting a series of Zoom sessions with our partners Bloomberg Philanthropies and Results for America, which will feature Biden Administration officials and policy experts to share key funding guidance and policy and innovation expertise. These sessions focus on elevating best practices to help cities create competitive outcomes-driven applications. In this session, we will begin our focus on broadband infrastructure." The "Local Infrastructure Hub" is a fairly new initiative from the Conference of Mayors, Bloomberg and Results for America.
https://usmayors.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pcuGsqz0sHd3rvli9Kzbkf-KU9K20HjAF
Aug 16, 2022 12:00 PM MT
"The United States Conference of Mayors is hosting a series of Zoom sessions with our partners Bloomberg Philanthropies and Results for America, which will feature Biden Administration officials and policy experts to share key funding guidance and policy and innovation expertise. These sessions focus on elevating best practices to help cities create competitive outcomes-driven applications. In this session, we will begin our focus on broadband infrastructure." The "Local Infrastructure Hub" is a fairly new initiative from the Conference of Mayors, Bloomberg and Results for America.
https://usmayors.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pcuGsqz0sHd3rvli9Kzbkf-KU9K20HjAF
Building for Digital Equity: Demystifying Broadband Policy and Funding
Wednesday, March 16th, from 12-2 MT (2-4pm ET)
Reserve your spot now! We are teaming up with the National Digital Inclusion Alliance for a two-hour livestream event to offer practical insights on how communities can seize this unprecedented moment to pursue community-driven broadband solutions and understand how to leverage the flood of federal funds available in the American Rescue Plan, the Consolidated Appropriation Act, the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund, and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This event will bring together local stakeholders, policy advocates, and funding experts from across the country. But this isn't your average conference or webinar with 45-minute panels that make your butt go numb and your eyes glaze over. Nope. We're aiming for a fast-paced, fun, and interactive conversation between policy advocates, network buildings, local officials, and anyone else interested in learning.
Key features of the event include:
Wednesday, March 16th, from 12-2 MT (2-4pm ET)
Reserve your spot now! We are teaming up with the National Digital Inclusion Alliance for a two-hour livestream event to offer practical insights on how communities can seize this unprecedented moment to pursue community-driven broadband solutions and understand how to leverage the flood of federal funds available in the American Rescue Plan, the Consolidated Appropriation Act, the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund, and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This event will bring together local stakeholders, policy advocates, and funding experts from across the country. But this isn't your average conference or webinar with 45-minute panels that make your butt go numb and your eyes glaze over. Nope. We're aiming for a fast-paced, fun, and interactive conversation between policy advocates, network buildings, local officials, and anyone else interested in learning.
Key features of the event include:
- It will be emceed by our own Christopher Mitchell, director of ILSR’s Community Broadband Networks Initiative, and NDIA’s Training and Community Engagement Manager,Pamela Rosales.
- David Keyes, the Digital Equity Manager for the City of Seattle and the first recipient of NDIA’s Charles Benton Digital Equity Champion Award, will share a talk that was very popular at Net Inclusion on how to talk with government officials.
- The main event is a 50-minute block with multiple presentations on coalition building that will cover what regional governments and coalitions are doing to leverage the flood of federal funds for broadband in the American Rescue Plan, the Consolidated Appropriation Act, the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund, and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
- Another block will zero in on key details about the buckets of federal funds available to states and local communities, centered around the five things every local community should know about how these funds can be used most effectively.
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Community Broadband Spotlight: Chattanooga, Tennessee
10,000 Mbps to every Home and Business? How do they do It? Mar 4, 2022 11:00 AM - 12 noon MT REGISTER in advance for this meeting After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with info about joining the meeting. Hosted by CommUNITY Learning Network - All advocates and community members concerned, curious, or working on Broadband connectivity issues are invited to attend including Connect NM Council, Broadband Collective, Homework Gap Team, New Mexico DoIT, Smart and Connected Cities, Pueblo Connect, regional COGS, state agencies, counties, tribes, municipalities, coalitions, schools, libraries, community centers, neighborhood networks, and concerned citizens of all ages including students, teachers, and Seniors. |
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USDA Rural Development Grants -
Connect Your Community with the USDA Rural Development Telecommunication Programs
January 13, 2022 at 10 AM MST
Join us for a webinar on loan and grant funding available High-speed broadband is vital to the prosperity of rural America. This can be accomplished in your community through loans and grants to build infrastructure and install equipment providing modern, reliable, high-speed Internet. Join this webinar to hear the latest information on accessing funding to build and expand telecommunication systems in rural communities. Ultimately, the creation of these systems will provide rural residents better access health care and education opportunities. Presented by USDA Rural Development’s Rural Utilities Service (RUS) staff
What: Webinar highlighting program opportunities in our telecommunications programs to include the Re-Connect, Community Connect, and Distance Learning Telemedicine (DLT) programs for rural communities.
When: January 13, 2022 at 10 AM MST
Why: To provide the latest information on how a rural community can apply for funding to build or expand broadband telecommunication services. To Register click here.
To learn more about Rural Development’s Telecom Programs, click here.
For more information or questions about the we binar contact amy.mund@usda.gov.
Connect Your Community with the USDA Rural Development Telecommunication Programs
January 13, 2022 at 10 AM MST
Join us for a webinar on loan and grant funding available High-speed broadband is vital to the prosperity of rural America. This can be accomplished in your community through loans and grants to build infrastructure and install equipment providing modern, reliable, high-speed Internet. Join this webinar to hear the latest information on accessing funding to build and expand telecommunication systems in rural communities. Ultimately, the creation of these systems will provide rural residents better access health care and education opportunities. Presented by USDA Rural Development’s Rural Utilities Service (RUS) staff
What: Webinar highlighting program opportunities in our telecommunications programs to include the Re-Connect, Community Connect, and Distance Learning Telemedicine (DLT) programs for rural communities.
When: January 13, 2022 at 10 AM MST
Why: To provide the latest information on how a rural community can apply for funding to build or expand broadband telecommunication services. To Register click here.
To learn more about Rural Development’s Telecom Programs, click here.
For more information or questions about the we binar contact amy.mund@usda.gov.
Broadband Webinars and Learning Events
2021
National League of Cities Digital Equity Playbook Webinar: How City Leaders Can Bridge the Digital Divide
Thursday, December 9, 2021
In this webinar, attendees heard about findings from NLC’s new Digital Equity Playbook, which helps city leaders determine the causes of the digital divide in their communities, shares recommendations to address it, highlights stories from other local government leaders, and provides additional resources to consider in this work. A panel of digital inclusion experts and city leaders discussed why addressing the gap in broadband access is so important, and the critical role of cities, towns and villages in driving this work forward.
Thursday, December 9, 2021
In this webinar, attendees heard about findings from NLC’s new Digital Equity Playbook, which helps city leaders determine the causes of the digital divide in their communities, shares recommendations to address it, highlights stories from other local government leaders, and provides additional resources to consider in this work. A panel of digital inclusion experts and city leaders discussed why addressing the gap in broadband access is so important, and the critical role of cities, towns and villages in driving this work forward.
ReConnect Loan and Grant Program Workshop - "Rural E-Connectivity Program"
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 9-10am MT
The _New Mexico Department of Information Technology_ (NM DoIT) has partnered with CTC Technology & Energy to host a workshop on the USDA's Broadband ReConnect program. This informational workshop will provide detail regarding opportunities associated with the USDA ReConnect Program. This program furnishes loans and grants to provide funds for the costs of construction, improvement, and/or acquisition of facilities and equipment needed to provide broadband service to eligible rural areas. The USDA's Broadband ReConnect Program new rules dramatically expand eligibility and effectively redefine broadband. Entities that can apply for ReConnect assistance include corporations, limited liability companies/partnerships, cooperative or mutual organizations, states/local governments including agency/subdivision/instrumentality/political subdivision, and Tribal (as defined in Section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b)). Please join us as we review the program's new rules, provide guidance on how to take advantage of this funding opportunity, and share tips on how to position your application. Register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJElcOyuqzsvHtIJvHxkULVAbtPhK8zyAE7t
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
DoIT New Mexico Broadband Program and CTC Technology and Energy
Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA)
ReConnect Program Fact Sheet
Link to ReConnect Program Service Area Maps from the USDA
Evaluation Criteria - https://www.usda.gov/reconnect/evaluation-criteria
Webinar Resources
Programmatic: Rand Tilton, Broadband Program Manager
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 9-10am MT
The _New Mexico Department of Information Technology_ (NM DoIT) has partnered with CTC Technology & Energy to host a workshop on the USDA's Broadband ReConnect program. This informational workshop will provide detail regarding opportunities associated with the USDA ReConnect Program. This program furnishes loans and grants to provide funds for the costs of construction, improvement, and/or acquisition of facilities and equipment needed to provide broadband service to eligible rural areas. The USDA's Broadband ReConnect Program new rules dramatically expand eligibility and effectively redefine broadband. Entities that can apply for ReConnect assistance include corporations, limited liability companies/partnerships, cooperative or mutual organizations, states/local governments including agency/subdivision/instrumentality/political subdivision, and Tribal (as defined in Section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b)). Please join us as we review the program's new rules, provide guidance on how to take advantage of this funding opportunity, and share tips on how to position your application. Register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJElcOyuqzsvHtIJvHxkULVAbtPhK8zyAE7t
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
DoIT New Mexico Broadband Program and CTC Technology and Energy
Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA)
ReConnect Program Fact Sheet
Link to ReConnect Program Service Area Maps from the USDA
Evaluation Criteria - https://www.usda.gov/reconnect/evaluation-criteria
Webinar Resources
- USDA ReConnect Funding Webinar Slides
- USDA Reconnect Funding Webinar Recording
- Federal Funding Webinar Slides
- Federal Funding Webinar Recording
Programmatic: Rand Tilton, Broadband Program Manager
Bridging the Digital Divide on Tribal Land - Esri Webinar
Tuesday, November 16, 2021 | 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. (PT)
Recording http://go.esri.com/Digital1116
Leverage ArcGIS to communicate the need and build your plan for expanding access to broadband.
Join Esri experts to learn how tribal communities can promote universal connectivity through a data-driven approach that facilitates collaboration, provides transparency, and drives results. In this webinar we'll discuss the following, all with the goal of helping bridge the digital divide:
Tuesday, November 16, 2021 | 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. (PT)
Recording http://go.esri.com/Digital1116
Leverage ArcGIS to communicate the need and build your plan for expanding access to broadband.
Join Esri experts to learn how tribal communities can promote universal connectivity through a data-driven approach that facilitates collaboration, provides transparency, and drives results. In this webinar we'll discuss the following, all with the goal of helping bridge the digital divide:
- Broadband availability on tribal land
- Adoption and infrastructure data available in ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World
- How ArcGIS and its range of capabilities can be leveraged to help enhance understanding, inform decision-making, and improve program management
REGISTER
New Mexico Technical Assistance Program - Federal Funding and Stakeholder Webinars
The New Mexico Department of Information Technology (DoIT) is the recipient of a U.S. Economic Development Administration grant to provide technical assistance for entities seeking to expand broadband infrastructure and services in response to the critical need for internet access. DoIT has partnered with CTC Technology & Energy (CTC) to execute this program, the New Mexico Technical Assistance Program (NM TAP). DoIT and CTC will host two sessions with New Mexico broadband stakeholders in support of these efforts. The goals of these sessions are to:
· Provide an overview of federal funding opportunities available to municipalities, communities, and service providers
that may assist with funding broadband development in New Mexico
· Share information on recent legislation impacting broadband policy in the state
· Share information about the technical assistance program including the RFI process and services offered
· Engage stakeholders regarding broadband needs and where technical assistance will be impactful
SESSION ONE – Federal Broadband Funding Opportunities Webinar
Wednesday, September 15, 2021, 11AM-12:30PM Mountain.
Relevant highlights of current federal funding opportunities for broadband. There will also be a question-and-answer session.
https://zoom.us/j/95803012995?pwd=Z2twMGZ6dEcvdVNWczU4R3BYb1o2dz09
SESSION TWO – Technical Assistance Program Webinar for Stakeholders
Thursday, September 16, 2021, 2-3PM Mountain
Share information on the new legislation and the technical assistance program, and to provide a forum for stakeholder input on technical support needs.
https://zoom.us/j/95618515371?pwd=SzZwRmFyVzlGY3RmRGdPNkpkNCtJdz09
Facilitators:
Karen White
VP Client Solutions | CTC Technology & Energy
kwhite@ctcnet.us | www.ctcnet.us
202-796-0472 office 303-808-7393 cell
Gar Clarke
NM Broadband Project Manager
New Mexico Department of Information Technology
George.Clarke@state.nm.us
505.827-1663 office
The New Mexico Department of Information Technology (DoIT) is the recipient of a U.S. Economic Development Administration grant to provide technical assistance for entities seeking to expand broadband infrastructure and services in response to the critical need for internet access. DoIT has partnered with CTC Technology & Energy (CTC) to execute this program, the New Mexico Technical Assistance Program (NM TAP). DoIT and CTC will host two sessions with New Mexico broadband stakeholders in support of these efforts. The goals of these sessions are to:
· Provide an overview of federal funding opportunities available to municipalities, communities, and service providers
that may assist with funding broadband development in New Mexico
· Share information on recent legislation impacting broadband policy in the state
· Share information about the technical assistance program including the RFI process and services offered
· Engage stakeholders regarding broadband needs and where technical assistance will be impactful
SESSION ONE – Federal Broadband Funding Opportunities Webinar
Wednesday, September 15, 2021, 11AM-12:30PM Mountain.
Relevant highlights of current federal funding opportunities for broadband. There will also be a question-and-answer session.
https://zoom.us/j/95803012995?pwd=Z2twMGZ6dEcvdVNWczU4R3BYb1o2dz09
SESSION TWO – Technical Assistance Program Webinar for Stakeholders
Thursday, September 16, 2021, 2-3PM Mountain
Share information on the new legislation and the technical assistance program, and to provide a forum for stakeholder input on technical support needs.
https://zoom.us/j/95618515371?pwd=SzZwRmFyVzlGY3RmRGdPNkpkNCtJdz09
Facilitators:
Karen White
VP Client Solutions | CTC Technology & Energy
kwhite@ctcnet.us | www.ctcnet.us
202-796-0472 office 303-808-7393 cell
Gar Clarke
NM Broadband Project Manager
New Mexico Department of Information Technology
George.Clarke@state.nm.us
505.827-1663 office