Learn how to deliver broadband to all members - without becoming an internet service provider
Join rural broadband funding and legislative expert Jonathan Chambers for a series of webinars that explores the pivotal role of electric co-ops to deliver world-class broadband access to 100% of members across rural America.
There are multiple options for cooperatives to bring broadband to their communities without taking on internet service provider (ISP) responsibilities.
No one will take care of your members like you.
'A Time to Build' Webinar Series with Jonathan Chambers
Jonathan Chambers is widely considered one of the industry's foremost experts on broadband legislation and funding. Under his guidance, Conexon and its partners have collectively secured more federal broadband funding for fiber construction than any other group in the country.
Joined by special guest co-op leaders who have successfully leveraged funding to serve their members, Chambers will:
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Illustrate options for delivering broadband to 100% of members based on the co-op's desired involvement in the process
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Frame how co-ops should be thinking about BEAD and how to leverage public funding
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Recognize co-ops that have reached the significant milestone of fiber-to-the-home network completion to their service territory
Register for this highly anticipated series
Don't miss the final conversation!
Thursday, July 18 – 10:00 AM CT
- Jarrod Campbell, Osage Valley Electric Cooperative, Missouri
- Julius Hackett, Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Florida
If you were unable to attend the previous discussions, email Conexon to request the recordings for:
Thursday, June 6, featuring:
- Mark Cook, Cumberland EMC, Tennessee
- Tim Smith, East Central Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, Oklahoma
Thursday, June 27, featuring:
- Wendy Sellers, Washington EMC, Georgia
- Ron Barnes, Coast EPA, Mississippi
