Best Practices When Dealing with BEAD Complexities
This week’s Fiber for Breakfast episode, Bree Maki, Director of Minnesota’s Office of Broadband Development, joined Gary Bolton, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, to share real-world challenges and best practices for navigating BEAD. From navigating tight timelines and shifting rules to breaking down the complexities providers face — and how the industry is adapting.
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FBA Member Mingle in Charlotte, North Carolina 👋
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
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, including VP of Research and Workforce Development Deborah Kish, VP of Membership Jennifer Vassil, Public Policy Manager Tinae Bluitt, and Manager of Membership Outreach and Engagement Kim Rickard.
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:
