Marrowstone Broadband Committee (MBC) NODC Symposium March 18, 2019 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Marrowstone Broadband Committee (MBC) NODC Symposium March 18, 2019

Committee Members ● Bud Ayres ● Doug Sheffield: Chair ● Gary Rowe ● Ken Collins ● Len Mermod

Charter ● Meet with current Marrowstone internet providers and other potential providers to understand the barriers to the timely availability of broadband service for the entire island. ● Determine if we would be eligible to apply for state funding to provide internet funding to rural areas. If so, prepare an application for funding ● Participate in other grass root Jefferson County efforts to help create general county wide enthusiasm for providing broadband to rural county areas ● Integrate our broadband infrastructure efforts with MICA efforts to update the overall Marrowstone Master Plan for Development plan

Results from 2018 Survey

Next Steps ● Explore opportunities to expedite availability of broadband service for the entire island ● Determine if we are eligible to apply for state funding ● Establish relationships with potential anchor organizations i.e. Fort Flagler ● Partner with other Jefferson County or Olympic Peninsula efforts

Thank You!