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Webinar: Innovative Funding Solutions for Digital Inclusion Programs
January 17, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
NTIA’s BroadbandUSA Practical Broadband Conversations Webinar: Innovative Funding Solutions for Digital Inclusion Programs
Date: January 17, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM Eastern
Description: Effective digital inclusion programs are essential for communities, supporting efforts such as workforce development, educational attainment, financial literacy, and better access to health care. Finding financial support for such programs requires creative partnerships, coordination with civic leaders, and messaging that articulates the benefits of such programs to communities. Join BroadbandUSA’s webinar to learn how communities have funded digital inclusion programs using a variety of funding options such as local philanthropies, city budget mechanisms, and private sector support.
Speakers:
- Leon Wilson, Chief of Digital Innovation & Chief Information Officer, Cleveland Foundation
- Rahman Khan, Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility, Charter Communications
- John Speirs, Digital Inclusion Program Manager, City of Austin (TX)
Please pre-register for the webinar here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.