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BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) Broadband Navigator: Empowering Tomorrow's Digital Nation Through Local Projects Convening

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In partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation, Penn State Extension and the Southern Rural Development Center are excited to co-host a convening designed to share new, publicly available, spatial analysis tools important for local community broadband development projects. The online meeting will be held December 5th, 10am-noon EST/9am-11am CST. 

The BEAD Broadband Navigator meeting is an essential gathering of key stakeholders dedicated to enhancing broadband connectivity and development projects in areas currently unserved by high-speed broadband. The program's goal is to share these new spatial analysis tools, open doors to local relationships and conceptual project development, and help make a positive difference connecting farms, businesses, individuals, families, and communities. Your participation will be invaluable in driving meaningful discussions and leveraging the power of these new tools. 

The project aspires to make significant strides in advancing broadband expansion and digital inclusion across local communities. 

Please let the team know if you can join them or, if possible, designate a representative who can actively contribute to the discussions and bring your community expertise to the table. Should you have any questions or require further information regarding the BEAD Broadband Navigator Convening, please do not hesitate to contact the event coordinator, Dana Ollendyke, at djm428@psu.edu. 

Follow this link to register for this webinar: https://msudafvm.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1F8ieGwkND7GbAi 

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