[Libs-Or] BroadbandUSA's Upcoming Webinars: January 12th and 18th

[Darci Hanning]

Greetings!

The following webinars are free and while not directed specifically at libraries, you may want to listen in and/or use these webinars as an opportunity to discuss broadband planning and opportunities with other interested stakeholders in your community.

See below for additional information.

Cheers,
Darci

From: BroadbandUSA [mailto:BroadbandUSA at ntia.doc.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 8:57 AM
To: Darci Hanning <DarciHanning at oslmail.osl.state.or.us>
Subject: BroadbandUSA's Upcoming Webinars: January 12th and 18th


Please join BroadbandUSA<https://www2.ntia.doc.gov/> as we kick off 2017 with two important webinars:

BroadbandUSA Community Connectivity<http://www2.ntia.doc.gov/CCI> Webinar Series

Update, assessment detail, and sneak peak at online tool!
Date:               Thursday, January 12th
Time:              2:00-3:00 p.m., Eastern Time (11:00a-12:00p Pacific Time)
Register:         https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/8438943433992339460

Overview: Participate in this month's discussion about the BroadbandUSA Community Connectivity Initiative - a local planning tool that promotes broadband planning, action and progress.  The online tool includes twelve models that combine data, questions, responses, and resources to support local leaders explore key topics related to broadband availability, adoption and skills, and the community context that informs local efforts. In addition to providing an overview of the initiative and assessment, we will preview the online tool and discuss the 2017 timeline and delivery schedule.


BroadbandUSA Practical Broadband Conversations
The BroadbandUSA Monthly Webinar Series is now called  Practical Broadband Conversations



Topic:             Broadband Opportunity Council: Accomplishments and Outlook

Date:               Wednesday, January 18th

Time:               2:00-3:00 p.m., Eastern Time (11:00a-12:00p Pacific Time)
Register:        https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/2578680599272392707

Overview:  Since the Broadband Opportunity Council was formed in March 2015, federal agencies have made great strides toward meeting the goals and fulfilling commitments to increase broadband deployment, competition and adoption through executive actions within the scope of existing programs, missions and budgets. Read the report here<https://www.ntia.doc.gov/files/ntia/publications/broadband_opportunity_council_report_final.pdf> and join BroadbandUSA to learn about the progress made and what the future holds for this interagency working group.

Speakers:
Douglas Kinkoph, Assistant Administrator and Co-Chair, Broadband Opportunity Council Working Group
BroadbandUSA, NTIA, US Department of Commerce

Keith B. Adams, Assistant Administrator And Co-Chair, Broadband Opportunity Council Working Group
Telecommunications Program, Rural Utilities Service, US Department of Agriculture

Timothy A. Herwig, District Community Affairs Officer
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, US Department of Treasury



Please pre-register for each webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the webinar.


General questions, comments, and suggestions for BroadbandUSA's webinar topics are welcome at any time via email to BroadbandUSA at ntia.doc.gov<mailto:BroadbandUSA at ntia.doc.gov>.  Webinar information and relevant documents will be posted here<http://www2.ntia.doc.gov/CommunityConnectivityWebinars> as they become available.  Mark your calendars for

*        BroadbandUSA Community Connectivity Webinars broadcast on the second Thursday of every month from 2:00-3:00p.m. ET.

*         BroadbandUSA Practical Broadband Conservations are on the third Wednesday of each month from 2:00pm-3:00pm ET.

Set a recurring meeting on your calendar to join us!
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