Presentation to Washington Ports Broadband Summit January 17, 2017 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Presentation to Washington Ports Broadband Summit January 17, 2017 By Wanda Keefer

Port of Clarkston Broadband Business Model • Framework • Foundation

Port of Clarkston Broadband Business Model FRAMEWORK • Obtain franchise agreements • Develop build-out strategy & obtain funding • Make investments • Lease dark fiber based on distance from Point- of-Presence (presently under review)

Port of Clarkston Broadband Business Model FOUNDATION A detailed local study with help from the Washington State Broadband office

CONSIDERATIONS The Changing Definition of What is Broadband & Why It is Important If these speeds are not available in your community, it can be unserved or underserved, making special funding available

CONSIDERATIONS Rural areas have more challenges

Study Findings Results of Speed Tests Green area = “advertised rates of 6 Mbps” per state website In 2013, approximately 25% of respondents met both download and upload speeds at 4 Mbps down and 1 Mbps upload

Study Findings 10 Facts About Broadband and Jobs (2011 release by Internet Innovation Alliance) 1. Jobs that depend on broadband availability are projected to increase 25% by 2018 2. A $10 billion investment in broadband would produce nearly 500,000 new jobs 3. Nearly 18% of new jobs in North Carolina are crated as a direct result of broadband 4. In Minnesota, 60% of unemployed adults, 30% of homemakers, and 17% of retirees say they would likely join the workforce if empowered by teleworking 5. Local economic growth and secondary investment enabled by broadband expansion is 10 time the initial investment

Study Findings 10 Facts About Broadband and Jobs (2011 release by Internet Innovation Alliance) 6. More than 62% of the American workers rely on the internet to do their jobs 7. 37% of employees say the ability to telecommute would cause them to choose one job over another 8. Among U.S. workers, 14% telecommute or work from home at least one day a week 9. Nearly 75% of public libraries offer computer resources for job seekers 10. Job seekers had a 27% increase in success by using social networks to generate referrals

Thank you! Wanda Keefer wanda@portofclarkston.com 509-758-5272