Maximize Broadband As An Economic Development Asset

Published: Oct. 15, 2012, 6 p.m.

b"In partnership with the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), Gigabit Nation host Craig Settles conducted a national survey of IEDC members and others affiliated with IEDC. The primary goal was to get a snapshot of how broadband impacts local economic outcomes. A secondary goal was to gather some insights to leveraging broadband as an economic development asset.\\n This special call-in show allows listeners to chat with Mr. Settles about what these survey results mean to those building and operating community broadband networks. Broadband's role in creating ecnomic outcomes, the economic impact of broadband speeds, lack of competitiion, funding and other hot botton issues are discussed.\\n Call in. Talk. Listen. Learn."