Becoming Broadband Ready

Mayors and community leaders across the country are looking for solutions to connect residents to fast, affordable, and reliable internet access. Becoming Broadband Ready was developed to be a first-stop resource for these leaders, and features best practices and strategies from a diverse array of successful projects.

1:00 Welcome

• Deb Socia: Executive Director, Next Century Cities
• Garrett Brinker: Director of Business Development, Neighborly
• Mark Buell: Chief of the North American Regional Bureau, the Internet Society

1:15 Overview of Becoming Broadband Ready

• Cat Blake: Policy and Program Manager, Next Century Cities

1:30 Community Leaders’ Panel

• Dr. Robert Wack: City Council President, Westminster, Maryland
• Don Patten: General Manager, MINET
• McClain Bryant Macklin: Director of Policy, Office of Mayor Sly James, Kansas City, Missouri

Moderator - Christopher Mitchell: Director of the Community Broadband Networks Initiative, Institute of Local Self Reliance & Policy Director, Next Century Cities

2:30 Closing