Our collective rapid move to a majority-online environment for many workplaces and schools during the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the deep digital equity divide within our own state- many underserved residents in Washington struggled to get the internet connectivity they needed to be successful. Driven in part by this stark divide, as well as historic efforts in broadband development, the 2021 Legislative Session saw great growth in broadband infrastructure financing opportunities for ports.

We are pleased to be hosting a Tuesday Roundtable on broadband issues on July 13th, featuring the State Broadband Office, CERB, and the Public Works Board, all organizations that have new funds and new responsibilities in the broadband space.

Ports are very engaged in broadband, and some ports found during the pandemic that their own communities weren’t as connected as they could be. Other ports already have broadband projects under way. All in all, going forward there will be a lot more projects featuring port participation, and this Roundtable will show ports how to access funds for these projects.

Register today to save your spot at this informative event!