Upcoming Webinar to Spotlight Chicago Southland Network and Other Illinois Fiber Projects
Roxana Ryan
Published: October 2, 2013
Oct. 9 Discussion Will Preview Broadband Communities Regional Economic Development Conference in Chicagoland
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 2, 2013 -- Successful broadband fiber-optic initiatives in Illinois, including the Chicago Southland Project, will be topics of discussion at a pre-conference webinar hosted by Broadband Illinois and Broadband Communities Magazine on Oct. 9, 2013 at 1 p.m.
To learn more about the Broadband Communities Regional Economic Development Conference and to see the full agenda, visit bbcmag.com/chicago. General admission participants may currently register at a promotional rate of $150 by clicking here and entering discount code "ChicagoNow." Rates will go up next week.
The pre-conference webinar will preview key topics slated for the Broadband Communities Regional Economic Development Conference scheduled Nov. 5-7, 2013 in Tinley Park, Ill. The conference is an opportunity to learn how communities can successfully deploy public or private fiber networks to serve citizens today and prepare for future growth. The full conference agenda has been released and includes multiple tracks focusing on topics that include financing a fiber network, farming & precision agriculture, distance education, and many more. In addition, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn will deliver a keynote address.
Additionally, a recording of the Sept. 18, 2013 webinar “Highlighting Successful Midwestern Broadband Fiber Projects” has been posted at http://www.broadbandillinois.org/news/314.
Registration information, scheduled presenters and logistics for the next webinar are below. The webinar is free and open to the public.
"The Chicago Southland Story and Other Illinois Fiber Projects"
1 p.m. CST on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013
Click here to register!
About the Webinar:
This webinar will feature homegrown, public and private Illinois fiber projects. As home to nearly 200 providers of broadband service, Illinois is a place where public and private broadband innovation is incredibly strong. We will hear from representatives in three parts of the State on how their fiber networks are promoting economic development in the communities that they serve. By drawing on best practice, and touching on some of the conference topics, this webinar is recommended for Illinois and other midwestern stakeholders interested in promoting broadband deployment and collaborating around technology goals in their communities.
Speakers:
- Rusty Winchel, Project Coordinator, South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
- Zac Horn, President, Metro Communications, Inc.
- Matt Parks, Director of Network and Communication Services, Northern Illinois University
- Rick Serafini, Executive Director, S Squared