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Broadband Symposium

Broadband Symposium March 18-19, 2019

The NODC was thrilled that the North Olympic Peninsula Broadband Symposium on March 18-19, 2019, was attended by more than 130 people from across Clallam and Jefferson Counties, with participants from local governments including Clallam and Jefferson Counties and the cities of Port Townsend, Sequim, Port Angeles and Forks; the Makah, Hoh, Jamestown S’Klallam and Lower Elwha Klallam tribes; the Ports of Port Angeles and Port Townsend; Clallam and Jefferson PUDs; as well as providers of fiber backbone such as CenturyLink, Wave and NoaNet, local ISPs and many area citizens interested in improved access to affordable high-speed internet. 

NODC and its partners would like to host a follow-up symposium in late summer or early fall of 2020, COVID-19 permitting. 

Keynote Speaker, Chris Mitchell Presentation

 

In this image rich presentation, Christopher Mitchell explores the relationship between local self reliance and community-owned broadband networks, and discusses the historic and contemporary push-back against municipally owned utilities. Download the presentation.

Broadband USA ABI Presentation

 

The American Broadband Initiative presented on the Initiative's February 2019 Milestone Report, introduced the initiative work, and included sources of federal funding for broadband programs. Download the presentation.

BAT Presentation

 

Go to BAT provided a framework for creating a Broadband Action Team to bring broadband access to rural residents. Download the presentation.

USDA Presentation

 

This presentation offered an introduction to the USDA Rural Development programs and services. It also provided links and information about the programs that support groups working to bring broadband to rural communities. Download the presentation.

CERB Presentation

 

This Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) presented on resources available to improve broadband infrastructure to provide high-speed, open-access broadband service for rural communities. Download the presentation.

The Marrowstone Community Presentation


The Marrowstone Island Broadband Committee discussed the quality of internet on Marrowstone Island, outlining plans for bringing broadband to the island, and providing statistics from the Marrowstone Island Internet Survey. Download the presentation.

Office of Financial Management

 

The Office of Financial Management reviewed broadband policy in Washington, covering efforts to connect Washingtonians to broadband service, including HB 1498/ SB 5511, the Governor's Statewide Broadband Office and the Public Works Board. Download the presentation.

Magellan Advisors Presentation

 

Magellan Advisors presented on what assets exist and what challenges are faced in the Broadband expansion on the Olympic Peninsula. Download the presentation.

Kitsap PUD Presentation

 

The Kitsap PUD presented on the creation of municipal telecommunications infrastructure in Kitsap county developed using funding from the local utilities districts. Download the presentation.

EDA Presentation

 

The EDA presented on their regional economic development efforts in communities across the nation with a focus on distressed communities. Download the presentation.

Using Broadband Data to Address Local Questions

 

Karen Perry's Broadband USA presentation on useful data resources assessing regional and community level Broadband coverage. Download the presentation.

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