Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders, community partners, and policymakers who are working together to expand reliable, high-capacity fiber networks across the Pacific Northwest.
Attendees will hear how fiber is enabling smart farming across Washington State, powering open access networks that strengthen local economies, and driving collaborative tribal broadband initiatives across the region. Sessions will also dive into fiber’s role in economic development, strategies for overcoming permitting and deployment challenges, and how broadband serves as the critical infrastructure behind innovation in Washington’s economy. Sessions will feature expert speakers from the following organizations:
Washington State Broadband Office | Washington State University | Native Network, Inc. | Douglas County Public Utility District | Chelan County Public Utility District | Nez Perce Tribe | Spokane Tribe of Indians | Couer d'Alene Tribe | Shoshone-Bannock Tribe | Calix | KGPCo | Public Utility District No. 1 of Okanogan County | Bonfire Fiber | Whidbey Telecom | Okanogan County Economic Alliance | Imagination Library of Washington | GFiber | Hunter Communications | DYCOM | DFN | OCIUS-X | DirectLink | Panduit | Jefferson County Public Utility District #1 | Nex-Tech | NCW Tech Alliance
FBA Shines during Small Business House Committee Meeting
Fiber Broadband Association members, including FBA Board Treasurer, were front and center in this important discussion focused on expanding broadband to revitalize rural small businesses. The meeting was led by Chairman Congressman Roger Williams (T-TX), and featured testimonies from:
✅ Jimmy Todd, CEO of Nex-Tech ✅ Kristi Westbrock, CEO of Consolidated Telecommunications Company
Both testified on how fiber broadband is revitalizing rural communities—helping small businesses grow, creating new opportunities, and fueling economic development. The message was clear: high-capacity, reliable fiber networks are essential to rural America’s future prosperity.
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New Fiber Broadband Association Supply Chain Best Practice Guide Navigates Complex Industry Landscape
Paper offers expert insights, strategic guidance, and actionable solutions for fiber broadband supply chain challenges
WASHINGTON, D.C.— (September 3, 2025)—The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) today released a paper that provides supply chain insights and strategies, titled “Strengthening the Fiber Broadband Supply Chain.” The report is a guide for the fiber broadband industry to build a supply chain that supports immediate needs and adapts to future demands and opportunities.
Network Slicing: Unlocking a More Open, Customized, and Secure Experience
This week’s Fiber for Breakfast episode, Nick Saporito, Head of Product at GFiber, joined Gary Bolton, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, to unpack the potential of network slicing, the role automation will play, and the steps needed before it can be widely deployed.
FBA will be holding a Member Mingle in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 11th from 5-7pm EDT. FBA members are invited to attend this complimentary “members only” networking event. Join FBA’s Manager of Membership Outreach and Engagement, Kim Rickard, for some conversation, connections, and light fare.
Attendees will develop their fiber technician program plan during this 4-hour interactive session. The event also includes an introduction to OpTIC Path, a panel session featuring Sno-Isle Tech & Whidbey Telecom, a splicing demo by Sno-Isle Tech High School students, and a networking reception for working session participants.
🌐 Stay for the Spokane Regional Fiber Connect workshop on Tuesday, September 16, focusing on the Urban & Suburban Digital Divide. Register here → Regional Fiber Connect | Spokane, Washington
We're proud to announce the formation of the Canadian Working Group, designed to unite FBA members located in Canada and companies with operations or business interests in the country.
If you’re an FBA member based in Canada or conducting business in the region and would like to participate in the Canadian Working Group, please reach out to:
Marissa Mitrovich, FBA’s VP of Public Policy, will be featured as a panelist, offering insights into the evolving policy landscape and the importance of broadband infrastructure. In addition, several FBA staff members will participate in the Women’s Wireless Leadership Forum's Speed Networking event.
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