State sets broadband information sessions

In response to the critical need for internet access, the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs has developed the Alabama Community Broadband Technical Assistance Program.

Through this program, ADECA is providing technical assistance for communities seeking to expand broadband infrastructure and services in all of Alabama’s 67 counties.

The following meetings have been scheduled to produce insights and the data needed to build broadband planning and deployment capacity. The calendar will be updated as more meetings are scheduled. For information, visit https://adeca.alabama.gov/broadband/.

• Madison County – Tuesday
  Huntsville City Council Chambers, First Floor
  308 Fountain Circle
  Parking: Fountain Circle Garage, 318 Fountain Circle. (Write your name on parking slip and present at registration for validation)
  Agenda
  9-10 a.m. Broadband Briefing (Elected Officials, ISPs, Broadband Partners, and Interested Parties)
  10-10:10 a.m. Break
  10:10 am – 11:40 a.m. Local Engagement (Elected Officials, ISPs, Broadband Partners, and Interested Parties) Community Comments and Q&A
• Marshall County – Tuesday
  Guntersville Town Hall
  340 Blount Avenue
  Agenda
  2-3 p.m.  Broadband Briefing (Elected Officials, ISPs, Broadband Partners, and Interested Parties)
  3-3:10 p.m. Break
  3:10-4:40 p.m. Local Engagement (Elected Officials, ISPs, Broadband Partners, and Interested Parties) Community Comments and Q&A
• Jackson County – Wednesday
  Scottsboro Senior Center/Council on Aging
  146 Rita Williams Drive
  Agenda
  9-10 a.m.  Broadband Briefing (Elected Officials, ISPs, Broadband Partners, and Interested Parties)
  10-10:10 a.m. Break
  10:10-11:40 a.m.  Local Engagement (Elected Officials, ISPs, Broadband Partners, and Interested Parties) Community Comments and Q&A
• DeKalb County – Wednesday
  Fort Payne City Hall Auditorium (behind City Hall)
  105 Forest Avenue SW
  Agenda
  2-3 p.m. Broadband Briefing (Elected Officials, ISPs, Broadband Partners, and Interested Parties)
  3-3:10 p.m. Break
  3:10-4:40 p.m.  Local Engagement (Elected Officials, ISPs, Broadband Partners, and Interested Parties) Community Comments and Q&A
• Etowah County – Thursday
  Etowah County Commission Chambers
  800 Forrest Avenue
  Gadsden
  Agenda
  9-10 a.m. Broadband Briefing (Elected Officials, ISPs, Broadband Partners, and Interested Parties)
  10-10:10 a.m. Break
  10:10-11:40 a.m.   Local Engagement (Elected Officials, ISPs, Broadband Partners, and Interested Parties) Community Comments and Q&A
• Cherokee County – Thursday
  Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce
  801 Cedar Bluff Road, Building A
  Centre
  Agenda
  2-3 p.m. Broadband Briefing (Elected Officials, ISPs, Broadband Partners, and Interested Parties)
  3-3:10 p.m.  Break
  3:10-4:40 p.m. Local Engagement (Elected Officials, ISPs, Broadband Partners, and Interested Parties) Community Comments and Q&A
• Shelby County – April 25
  Pelham Community Room, County Services Building
  1123 County Services Drive
  Pelham
  Agenda
  2-3 p.m. Broadband Briefing (Elected Officials, ISPs, Broadband Partners, and Interested Parties)
  3-3:10 p.m. Break
  3:10-4:40 p.m. Local Engagement (Elected Officials, ISPs, Broadband Partners, and Interested Parties) Community Comments and Q&A
• Coosa County – April 26
  Coosa County Courthouse – Side Street Entrance
  9709 U.S. 231
  Rockford
  Agenda
  9-10 a.m. Broadband Briefing (Elected Officials, ISPs, Broadband Partners and Interested Parties
  10-10 a.m. Break
  10:10-11:40 a.m. Local Engagement (Elected Officials, ISPs, Broadband Partners, and Interested Parties) Community Comments and Q&A
• Chilton County – April 26
  Clanton City Hall Council Chamber
  505 2^nd Avenue North
  Agenda
  2-3 p.m. Broadband Briefing (Elected Officials, ISPs, Broadband Partners, and Interested Parties)
  3-3:10 p.m. Break
  3:10-4:40 p.m. Local Engagement (Elected Officials, ISPs, Broadband Partners, and Interested Parties) Community Comments and Q&A
• Calhoun County – April 27
  Anniston City Meeting Center
  1615 Noble Street
  Agenda
  11 a.m. to noon.  Broadband Briefing (Elected Officials, ISPs, Broadband Partners, and Interested Parties)
  Noon– 12:10 p.m. Break
  12:10-12:40 p.m. Local Engagement (Elected Officials, ISPs, Broadband Partners, and Interested Parties) Community Comments and Q&A
• Cleburne County – April 27
  Mountain Center, JSU Room
  6751 S Wire Street
  Heflin
  Agenda
  2-3 p.m. Broadband Briefing (Elected Officials, ISPs, Broadband Partners, and Interested Parties)
  3-3:10 p.m. Break
  3:10-4:40 p.m.  Local Engagement (Elected Officials, ISPs, Broadband Partners, and Interested Parties) Community Comments and Q&A