Public Meeting Notice – Broadband in Pennsylvania

Public Meeting Notice – Broadband in Pennsylvania

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is very pleased to announce a series of public meetings across Pennsylvania to engage in public input, raise awareness, and collect comments concerning the Federal Broadband stimulus within the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Potter County Education Council will host this meeting on Monday, May 11 from 4 -6 p.m. at the Coudersport Office. PCEC will also be video conferencing this meeting to five off-site locations.

The Act provides for grants and loans through two federal agencies. The Department of Commerce National Telecommunication and Information Administration, which provide grants through the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program and the Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service, which provides loans, loan guarantees, and grants. These two program will provide funds to assist in accelerating broadband access and deployment to unserved and underserved areas.

Governor Rendell’s Office of Administration and the Department of Community and Economic Development are hosting outreach sessions to meet with local leaders, businesses, citizens, and economic development organizations, informing them of the opportunities made available by the Federal Broadband stimulus. We are seeking your comments and suggestion as to the public needs and concerns, and the role of states in energizing the economy, and building an innovative environment through availability of broadband throughout the state.

To view all available off-site location, for more information or to register visit the PCEC website at www.pottercountyedcouncil.org, email Janine Morley at Janine@pottercountyedcouncil.org or call 814-274-4877.