Peterson Forum
Why Should You Should Attend?
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On January 23, 2020 AZBSN, the Arizona Broadband Stakeholder Network, in cooperation with the Arizona Commerce Authority, will host a webinar on Arizona and USDA funding for Broadband.
USDA ReConnect Grants and Loans
Attend the Webinar to learn about rural broadband second round of funding opportunities provided by the USDA Rural Development Broadband ReConnect Grants and Loans Program. For 2020, USDA will make available up to $200 million for grants, up to $200 million for 50/50 grant/loan combinations, and up to $200 million for low-interest loans. You will get an overview of the program, eligibility, required documentation, and more. The application window for the second round of funding will open on January 31, 2020. Arizona Grants and Smart Highway Corridors Funding
Get the details about Governor Ducey’s proposal for major new investments in Rural Broadband in Arizona that includes $10 million in Rural Broadband Development Grants and nearly $50 million in funding for Smart Highway Corridors. Wecom Inc./Data-Max Wireless USDA ReConnect Grant
You will also hear about the Wecom Inc./Data-Max Wireless USDA grant of $1,666,438.00 WeCom was awarded in the last USDA ReConnect round to serve Peach Springs, AZ. |
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Who Should AttendIf you are a state or local government official or public policy maker, rural community leader, or you represent economic development, education, local or state government, health services, public safety, libraries, telecommunications and technology companies, you should plan to attend the webinar and Get Connected with the Arizona Broadband Stakeholder Network.
Representatives of Stakeholder Groups should attend:
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Presenters
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Brian Smith
General Field Representative Arizona / New Mexico - Telecommunications Program Rural Development U.S. Department of Agriculture |
About the Arizona Broadband Stakeholder Network
ATIC, the Arizona Telecommunications and Information Council, and GAZEL, the Greater Arizona Educational Leadership organization are leading the development and coordination of AZBSN, the Arizona Broadband Stakeholder Network. We are collaborating with our many partners such as the Arizona Technology In Education Association, the Arizona State Library, the Arizona Telemedicine Program, the Arizona Technology Council, and the City Of Cottonwood, as well as other government, education, nonprofit organizations and technology providers.
The Network provides Arizona public, private and nonprofit stakeholders opportunities to collaborate on initiatives and strategies to accelerate deployment of affordable and reliable Broadband Internet access in communities throughout Arizona, and to enable those communities to utilize those connections to: support 21st Century education, create jobs and support economic development; train a 21st century workforce; enhance public safety and health care and; connect their citizens to the world.
Stakeholders will come together to build a constituency and enable collaboration, coordination, information sharing and communication. They will learn something new, share what they know, make connections with other collaborators, find resources and help for their initiatives, and hear about and provide updates on federal, state and local initiatives in Arizona.
The Network may lead to collaborative projects, development of joint grant applications, sharing of funding opportunities and other resources, aggregation of demand at the state and local level, policy discussions and recommendations, etc.
ATIC, the Arizona Telecommunications and Information Council, and GAZEL, the Greater Arizona Educational Leadership organization are leading the development and coordination of AZBSN, the Arizona Broadband Stakeholder Network. We are collaborating with our many partners such as the Arizona Technology In Education Association, the Arizona State Library, the Arizona Telemedicine Program, the Arizona Technology Council, and the City Of Cottonwood, as well as other government, education, nonprofit organizations and technology providers.
The Network provides Arizona public, private and nonprofit stakeholders opportunities to collaborate on initiatives and strategies to accelerate deployment of affordable and reliable Broadband Internet access in communities throughout Arizona, and to enable those communities to utilize those connections to: support 21st Century education, create jobs and support economic development; train a 21st century workforce; enhance public safety and health care and; connect their citizens to the world.
Stakeholders will come together to build a constituency and enable collaboration, coordination, information sharing and communication. They will learn something new, share what they know, make connections with other collaborators, find resources and help for their initiatives, and hear about and provide updates on federal, state and local initiatives in Arizona.
The Network may lead to collaborative projects, development of joint grant applications, sharing of funding opportunities and other resources, aggregation of demand at the state and local level, policy discussions and recommendations, etc.
In cooperation with other business, government, education and community organizations
