Join BroadbandOhio Tuesday, March 21, 2023 in Rio Grande to share their perspectives on broadband access in their community and learn more about the state’s efforts to leverage federal funding to close the digital divide.

This listening session is part of a statewide stakeholder engagement effort that will support updates to the Ohio Broadband Strategy and the development of a comprehensive plan to ensure every Ohioan has access to high-speed internet.

All Ohio residents, businesses, internet service providers, government entities and nonprofit-community-based organizations are encouraged to participate.

BroadbandOhio is especially interested in hearing from unserved and underrepresented populations, including:
•    Low-income individuals
•    People with disabilities
•    Older Ohioans
•    People with language barriers
•    Incarcerated individuals
•    Racial and ethnic minorities
•    Veterans
•    People living in rural areas

The agenda for the March 21 event is below. Please attend the session most relevant to you.

Agenda:

•    10:30 a.m. – Businesses and Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
•    1 p.m. – Local Government 
•    2:30 p.m. – Nonprofits and Community Organizations
•    4 p.m. – Ohio Residents