NREDA Sponsored: Broadband Internet Services - If You Build It, Will They Come?

Broadband Internet Services

If You Build It, Will They Come?

Presented by:

Corey Johns, Executive Director, Connected Tennessee

Charles Wood, VP-Economic Development, Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce

Hoyt Strain, Manager-Business Recruitment, Lafayette Area Development Authority

Hosted by:

Dean Whittaker, President-CEO, Whittaker Associates, Inc.

Broadband is often referred to as a 1-gigabit or more Internet connection. It refers to the speed at which we communicate information and ideas. It has been said to be the salvation for rural communities, the critical infrastructure for economic development, and a way to future-proof your community.

Technology is one of the major driving forces of change. Although new technology may come with a fair amount of hype, fast obsolescence, and expense, there are early adopters seeking a competitive advantage through differentiation. How can your community be a contender for business recruitment and retention?

Our upcoming webinar features a panel of experts on the front line of the initiative to bring broadband services to the areas they serve. Hear from:

• Corey Johns of Connected Tennessee, a public-private partnership State initiative that promotes broadband services throughout the State
• Charles Wood of the Chattanooga Area Chamber, the “Gig City”
• Hoyt Strain of LEDA, Lafayette Economic Development Authority

Join us online, Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 2:00pm ET, for this 90-minute Pro Learning Lab webinar where we will learn the why, how, and what of broadband Internet Services. Why does it matter? How is it being done? What are the costs and benefits? Get answers to your most pressing questions from our panelists!

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About the Pro Learning Lab

The Pro Learning Lab (PLL) is a collaborative effort between Blane Canada, Ltd. and Whittaker Associates, Inc., working to provide relevant, timely, and educational topics of interest to economic development professionals in a commercial-free webinar format.