Since the COVID-19 Pandemic, I've covered America's economic recovery and the rollout of infrastructure spending in construction and broadband. With a background in print journalism, both as a newspaper reporter and a community newspaper editor, I've applied my community-based journalism background to report on how broadband networks are changing America, and what still needs to be done.
As the editor of the Broadband Communities Summit's online editorial presence, bbcmag.com, I cover issues that affect local broadband deployment efforts, the arrival of and discussions around funding oppertuinities, and ongoing debates at the state and federal level regarding the future of connectivity in America.
Welcome to Broadband Communities Summit 2024
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Take a deep dive into these impressive communities, chosen to highlight what’s possible with high-speed deployment and how fantastic it can be to live in a broadband-enhanced community. You will hear from both developers and service providers regarding the goals both parties came to the table with and how they achieved them, overcoming any obstacles in the process, thanks to technology.
Calais Midtown (Houston, Texas)
Commongrounds Cooperative Community (Traverse City, Michigan)