Broadband KICKstart Illinois
- December 10, 2019
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
KICKSTART your Co-op’s exploration of Broadband!
Register now for the KICKSTART sessions in December 2019!
Gather alongside your peers to learn, discuss, and network in a framework designed for Co-ops in the early stages of considering or deploying broadband
We welcome leaders and staff from all Co-ops whose broadband activities range from pre-feasibility to the first year of deployment.
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Guests From:
Monday, December 9th:
| 6:00pm | Welcome reception. | Engrained Brewery and Restaurant, Springfield, IL |
Tuesday, December 10th:
| 8:30am | Welcome message from AIEC | Duane Noland, AIEC |
| 9:00am | Introduction of Vantage Point and Guests | Kevin Kloehn |
| Introduction of Attendees and Goals | Kevin Kloehn | |
| 9:30am | Why Broadband and Why Now | Kristy Szabo |
| 10:30am | Technology Discussion – What Does it Mean? | Quentin Flippin, PE |
| Lunch | Connect Illinois Discussion | |
| Discussion of Easement Issues | Craig Sondergoth, AIEC | |
| 1:00pm | Partnership Models and Opportunities | |
| 1:30pm | Feasibility Studies | Kristy Szabo |
| 2:30pm | Funding Opportunities | Kristy Szabo |
| 3:30pm | Our Experience | Jesse Shekleton, JCE |
| 4:00pm | Action Steps | Vantage Point |
Room Block ($129.00)
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Springfield Southwest
Address: 3921 S MacArthur Blvd, Springfield, IL 62711
Phone: (217) 789-0000
Location
Venue: AIEC Headquarters
Venue Phone: (217) 529-5561
Address:6460 S 6th Street Frontage Rd E
Springfield
Illinois
62712-6820
United States
Springfield
Illinois
62712-6820
United States