Evaluation of Broadband Infrastructure Economic Development Workshop

1. What did you find most beneficial about the information presented at this meeting?

2. Broadband infrastructure is essential to the recruitment of new businesses in our region.

3. Broadband infrastructure is essential to the enhancement of existing businesses in our region.

4. Broadband infrastructure is essential to the development of an entrepreneurial climate in our region.

5. An awareness, education, and training program focused on utilization is essential for leveraging broadband infrastructure toward the economic well-being of our region.

6. Broadband is important to the region but other community priorities take greater priority.

7. Are there specific issues that you learned about during this session that you believe need further action? If so what are they?

8. Are there participants that were not at this meeting that you think should be included in future meetings? If so, could you please provide specific names of people and/or organizations that may be interested in future meetings?

9. Do you see roles for Clemson University, Strategic Networks, or other related outside entities in helping your communities utilize broadband to improve the quality of life in the region. If so please explain.

10. Please identify next steps for your communities with regard to advanced broadband/internet engagement and uptake? (Please check all that apply)

Do nothing

Do further analysis

Develop a leadership working group

Develop topical working groups related to this infrastructure

Develop a written strategic plan for this community infrastructure

Other

11. Would you or someone in your organization be willing to participate in a leadership group to pursue advantages and impacts that broadband infrastructrue could have on the economic development of your communities. If so, please provide their contact information and identify any specific issues that you are most interested in.

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Thank you for your time and interest in this issue. We appreciate your ongoing support!

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