The ALABAMA Broadband Initiative RegionAL Kick-offS

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The ALABAMA Broadband InitiativeRegionAL
Kick-offS
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ConnectingALABAMA Planning Regions
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ConnectingALABAMA Website
Consumer/Planning Providers Mapping

• Plus
• Speed Test
• My Broadband Story
• I Dont Have Access to Broadband

www.connectingalabama.gov
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Interactive Maps

• www.connectingALABAMA.gov

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Broadband Awareness Tool

• B.A.T.
• Videos and Feedback Tools
• www.connectingALABAMA.gov/videos
• Introduction Video

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Feedback Tool

• www.connectingALABAMA.gov/feedback
• Important for plan development
• Also available in print

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Regional Investment Plans
Planning Deliverables

• Create twelve regional broadband development
  plans that are
• Doable realistic given available resources
• Effective meaningfully responds to needs in
  each region
• Fundable tied to national/state priorities
• Measurable defined benchmarks accountable
  actions

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Regional Investment Plans

• Specific for needs in region
• Outlines a strategy to accomplish goals
• Includes Funding Playbook
• Used when applying for grants

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Purpose of Regional Investment Plans

• To promote
• Investments in broadband infrastructure and
  services
• Investment in broadband awareness and adoption
  initiatives
• Investment of local and regional leadership for
  sustainability
• Enhance provider engagement

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Regional Investment Plans

• We need your help!!
• Join a Planning Team See Regional Coordinator
• Region 3 Planning Meeting will be scheduled very
  soon! Date and Location will be sent out.

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Input/Involvement Cards
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Input/Involvement Cards
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Contact Us
Nichole DAndrea Statewide Coordinator and
Outreach Manager [phone] ndandrea_at_linkameri
caalliance.com
Jessica Dent Executive Director (334)
353-5682 Jessica.Dent_at_adeca.alabama.gov
www.ConnectingALABAMA.gov