2023 "Broaden Your Opportunities Through Broadband" Webinar

The Connect New Mexico Pilot Program (“Pilot Program”) aims to bridge the digital divide and foster socioeconomic progress by providing infrastructure grants for broadband deployment to unserved and underserved communities across New Mexico.

The New Mexico Legislature, appropriated $123 Million to “plan, design, construct, renovate and equip broadband, including alternative and satellite broadband, statewide.”

Discussion topics for this webinar include:

• What is the current status of the program?

• What are current and future opportunities for DBEs and other small businesses?

• How do business owners stay up to date and participate in projects?

Presenter:

Kelly Schlegel, Director, Office of Broadband Access and Expansion

Kelly is the recent appointee by the New Mexico Governor to the Broadband Director position, responsible for internet for all, especially in rural New Mexico. Kelly has 40 years’ experience at the Boeing Company in system engineering, software engineering, and executive program management for large military development programs.

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