What are the effects that are associated with limited broadband availability and how can overall digital literacy and access be improved? This will be the subject matter of the NorthEast Bay Regional Broadband Roundtable on November 14, 2008 from 9:30 am to Noon at the Solano County Building in City of Fairfield.
This event will be sponsored the County of Solano, Solano EDC, University of Davis on behalf of the California Emerging Technology Fund, Sonoma, Napa and Contra Cost Counties.
“Increased access to broadband is critical to our economic vitality, as well as the ability of our citizens to be successful in their lives and careers. This forum will provide opportunities for participants to learn how to work collaboratively to increase the deployment of broadband, said Linda Best, President of Contra Costa Council “
Sunne Wright McPeak, President and CEO of CETF, will facilitate the workshop, giving an overview of CETF and the Governors Broadband Task Force. Topics to be discussed include: digital literacy, eHealth and telemedicine; public policies and ordinances; public/private sector partnerships; CETF’s role to assist the region.
“Broadband is a necessary ingredient for local governments, small businesses and community-based organizations to survive and thrive in today’s economy.” says Sunne Wright McPeak, President and CEO of the California Emerging Technology Fund. She adds,” This forum will highlight ways for North and East Bay leaders to take advantage of real opportunities for increased investment in the near future.”
“This is an excellent opportunity for the area’s broadband officials to gather and learn more about what the state is providing, and, perhaps just as important, meet and discuss local broadband needs of smaller rural communities’ within the NorthEast Bay area,” Ammann said.
The event will be held at 9:30 a.m. to noon, November 14th at the Solano County Building in Fairfield.
For additional information about the workshop or to make reservations to attend, contact
Gladys N. Palpallatoc, Associate Vice President
The Hearst Building, 5 Third Street, Suite 520, SF, CA 94103
M 415.744.2383 │ D 415.744.2387 │ F 415.744.2399
www.cetfund.org
About the Solano EDC
- Sandy Person, President
- Founded in 1983 and known as SEDCORP, the Solano Economic Development Corporation is a collaboration of private and public investors that provides leadership for economic development marketing of Solano County and its seven growing cities: Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun City, Vacaville and Vallejo.