Jim Baller, President of CLIC, honoring Chris Mitchell, Director of ILSR's Community Broadband Networks Initiative, with CLIC's "Indispensable Contributor" award
A number of years ago, CLIC established its national awards to honor individuals and organizations for extraordinary contributions to the preservation and protection of local decision-making in critical broadband infrastructure matter…
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Jon Sallet (Benton), Vint Cerf (Google) and Jim Baller (CLIC) address a New Vision for America’s Broadband Future for the 2020s
(L to R) Jon Sallet, Jim Baller and Vint Cerf address a new vision for America's broadband future
A packed audience
in Alexandria, Virginia, listened intently during CLIC's afternoon event on
October 31, as CLIC's President, Jim Baller, led a fascinating discussion on a
new vision for America's broadband future for the 2020s. This is a moment worth
remembering.
Setting the tone was Ga…
Register Now for the Broadband Communities Conference in the Nation’s Capital from October 30-31st
Mark your calendar for October 30-31, 2019, in our nation's capital and come join CLIC and Broadband Communities for two days of intense discussion devoted to broadband policies and practices that are impacting our local economies. Wednesday morning starts with "The Big Picture: Washington Experts Tackle the Critical Broadband Issues" moderated by Washington, D.C. broadband policy …
read moreCLIC Announces Recipients of 2019 Local Internet Choice Awards
WASHINGTON, DC – The Coalition for Local Internet Choice (CLIC) today at 2 P.M. will announce the recipients of CLIC’s 2019 Local Internet Choice Awards. CLIC established its national awards to honor individuals and organizations for their extraordinary contributions to the preservation and protection of local decision-making in critical broadband infrastructure matters. These awardees will…
read moreIn a Partisan Era, Local Broadband Transcends Partisanship: Join CLIC in Austin April 8
Join us April 8th in Austin for CLIC's half day strategy session that includes an in-depth discussion on how partisanship seems to disappear at the local level when building broadband infrastructure. During our half day focus detailing An Action Plan for Local Internet Choice in 2019 and Beyond, we will first widen the lens to federal and state policy levels, where partisanship seems …
read moreJoin CLIC in Austin April 8 to Discuss Our Action Plan for Local Internet Choice for 2019 and Beyond
Join us on April 8 in Austin as CLIC hosts a half day session on An Action Plan for Local Internet Choice in 2019 and Beyond. CLIC panel discussions will include strategic policy discussions at the federal and state levels, featuring national experts, Angelina Panettieri, Principal Associate, Technology and Communications, for the National League of Cities; Nancy Werner, General Counsel of t…
read moreDr. Robert Wack Joins CLIC Board of Advisors
CLIC is delighted to announce that Dr. Robert Wack, a renowned pioneer in community broadband, has joined the CLIC Board of Advisors. Robert currently directs a regional strategy to leverage technology and broadband in the delivery of health care services. He serves as medical director of the continuum of care at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Maryland and previous…
read moreNetflix to be a Featured Speaker at CLIC’s Event in Austin, April 8
Peter Cohen, Netflix Partner Engagement Manager CLIC is proud to announce that Peter Cohen, Partner Engagement Manager at Netflix, will be a featured speaker during our CLIC half day event on April 8 in Austin. Peter will be speaking on "Why Disruptive and Innovative Companies Support Local Internet Choice" at 4pm, following two sessions which will address the challenges and opportunities …
read moreCLIC Supports Arkansas Republican Women Legislative Caucus Initiative to Remove Municipal Broadband Restrictions: HB150
Arkansas Republican Women Legislative Caucus introduce their Dream B.I.G. agenda Background: Twenty-one Arkansas Women Republican State Senators and Representatives wanted it to be clear that Arkansas' lack of rural broadband was in a state of emergency. As part of their DREAM "B.I.G." agenda, the Arkansas Republican Women Legislative Caucus sponsored rural broadband legislation on …
read moreJoin CLIC in Austin April 8, 2019 @BBC’s Broadband Summit
Add Austin to your April 2019 travels plans by joining CLIC on April 8, 2019, to discuss our Action Plan for Local Internet Choice for 2019 and Beyond. We'll be coming together on the first day of the Broadband Communities Annual Broadband Summit, held at the Renaissance Austin hotel. CLIC members qualify for a discount to all three-days of this BBC event. During our half day CLIC s…
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