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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-14-23 Correspondence - USDA - USDA Seeks Feedback on BroadbandFrom:USDA Rural Development MontanaTo:AgendaSubject:USDA Seeks Feedback on BroadbandDate:Tuesday, February 14, 2023 8:49:32 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. USDA Rural Development - Together, America Prospers STAKEHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT USDA Seeks Feedback from Broadband Technical Assistance Providers and Rural Communities FEEDBACK SESSION REGISTRATION INFORMATION BELOW The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (Pub. L. 117-58) provided the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Telecommunications Program with funding for technical assistance and pre-development planning activities to support the most rural communities. RUS will host two listening sessions to solicit important feedback from rural communities interested in receiving broadband technical assistance and technical assistance providers serving rural communities. Rural Communities interested in receiving broadband technical assistance are encouraged to register to attend the Broadband Technical Assistance for Rural Communities Listening Session on Thursday, February 23rd at 1 PM ET. Register for this session here. The goal of this listening session is to solicit valuable insight into the challenges communities face in gaining broadband access, the types of technical assistance resources that would best serve these communities, and how RUS can best provide support. Technical Assistance Providers interested in providing broadband technical assistance to support the most rural communities are encouraged to register to attend the Broadband Technical Assistance Providers Listening Session on Tuesday, February 28th at 1 PM ET. Register for this session here. The goal of this listening session is to solicit input on the opportunities available to provide technical assistance for rural communities, the barriers to deliver these services, and how RUS can help providers overcome these barriers. If you have any questions or issues, please complete the Contact Us Form. If you’d like to subscribe to USDA Rural Development updates, visit our GovDelivery subscriber page. ### USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. Questions? Contact Us 2229 Boot Hill Court Bozeman, MT 59715 Phone: (406) 585-2580 STAY CONNECTED: SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences | Help USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately. This email was sent to agenda@bozeman.net by USDA Rural Development · 1400 Independence Ave SW ·Washington DC 20250 · 800-670-6553