Launch for Nacogdoches County Connected Community Engagement Program

Nacogdoches County set to develop Technology Action Plan for expanding internet access, improving speeds
 
Technology Action Plan and Survey
 
 
The Nacogdoches County Broadband Committee invites local stakeholders and media to attend a special kickoff event on Monday, July 19, for a countywide broadband expansion effort. This work is being done in partnership with Connected Nation Texas (CN Texas) and with funding from seven public and private community organizations throughout Nacogdoches County. The project will focus on what area businesses, residents, and community organizations need when it comes to improving internet connectivity and speeds.
 
“We recognize that having strong internet access across our county impacts everything from education to economic opportunities,” said Mario Canizares, City Manager, City of Nacogdoches. “The more data and information we can gather about our area’s broadband access—both good and bad—the more informed and complete our Technology Action Plan can be for all of Nacogdoches County. That’s why we’re asking as many people as possible to take part in the technology survey we’re doing as part of this work.”
 
The survey takes about 10 minutes to fill out and is divided by different sectors.
Fill out a survey for every sector that impacts you and/or your organization:
https://myconnectedcommunity.org/nacogdoches-county/.
 
“Many of us have experienced the hardship of not having a good connection over the last year,” said Nacogdoches County Judge Greg Sowell. “If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that we need to be better prepared to help our community members work, learn, and connect with others online from their homes. This is an important first step to ensuing that Nacogdoches County is prepared to handle whatever comes our way and to support every community member and business across the county.”
 
Although community members, businesses, and organizations can start filling out surveys now, the official launch for the Nacogdoches County Connected Community Engagement Program will take place on Monday, July 19, at the Nacogdoches Civic Center at 6:30 p.m. At that time, the Nacogdoches Broadband Committee will share additional details and free promotional materials that the public can use to help spread the word.
 
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