The FCC has transitioned to ACP. See what this means for consumers and for digital inclusion practitioners: buff.ly/3Fv9LP6

The Federal Government is investing in middle-mile infrastructure which will make it easier to deliver broadband in currently unserved & underserved areas. Congress has allocated $1 billion in Federal funds for these competitive Middle Mile Grants. #ConnectIndiana #FederalFriday

Forward Wayne County is pleased to republish, with permission, this blog by Chris Hardie on value proposition of remote workers. It originally appeared on RichmondMatters.com on January 30, 2022. loom.ly/f6FYSjI

Today marks the first day of Black History month. Originating in 1915, Black History Month celebrates the contributions of African Americans to the United States. DWD will honor African American Hoosiers this month who have impacted our state's workforce.

There are many paths to a bright future and scholarships to support them.

7 statistics on how women have used telehealth during the pandemic Learn about the importance of #telemedicine and how it impacts women's health care! Read here: bit.ly/3rvRTzb #ConnectedNation

The Eastern Indiana Regional Planning Commission invites the residents of Union County to a public forum to discuss the future economic development plans of Union County and the Eastern Indiana. To be held February 24th from 5 to 7 at the Union County Public Library.

The Federal Government is making a huge investment in broadband. The State Digital Equity Capacity Program will promote digital equity, support digital inclusion activities and build capacity for efforts by states relating to the adoption. #IndianaBroadband #FederalFriday

The Indiana Speed Test creates a map of #broadband speeds. Data from the speed test will be used for grant distribution in rural communities with inadequate #broadband. Help create the map by taking the speed test at: pcrd.purdue.edu/speedtest/.

This March we are hosting a series of public forums in each county to include resident input in our Comprehensive Economic Development Strategic Plan! Check to see when we are hosting one in your county!

We are working with the Purdue Extension in Wayne County by hosting Digital Ready Business classes to help businesses grow their online presence! Workshops are $25 each. To register for 1 workshop or for the whole series, visit - purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_71…

Our Randolph County Economic Development Public Forum is today! We cannot wait to discuss the future economic development plans of Randolph County and Eastern Indiana area!

Our public forum in Randolph County was a success! Participants were engaged and their input will prove to be incredibly valuable to our CEDS planning process. Check out the public forums coming up next! We want to hear your voice!

New Infographic from American Library Association: A Broad Look at Broadband connectivity in the US: buff.ly/3vMx5G3 #broadband #digitalequity

Our Wayne County Economic Development Public Forum is tomorrow! We cannot wait to discuss the future economic development plans of Wayne County and the Eastern Indiana area. We want to hear your voice!

Fayette County Economic Development Public Forum is today! We're looking forward to a great discussion on the economic future of Fayette County and Eastern Indiana! The forum is from 4-6pm at the Ivy Tech Building (721 West 21st Street., Connersville IN). Hope to see you there!

These public forums have been fantastic! People from across our region are making their voices heard by attending our public forums! Make sure not to miss us in Henry County tomorrow!

Inadequate #broadband in rural communities has been brought to the forefront during the pandemic. Help create a map of #broadband speeds that can be used for grant distribution in rural communities by taking the Indiana Speed Test at: pcrd.purdue.edu/speedtest/

We hosted the Eastern Indiana Robotics Scrimmage, and it was a blast! Students got to show off their engineering skills by coding, designing, and solving problems on the fly!

Today's #ThursdayThree looks at the Wage and Benefit Analysis for the Eastern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (EIRPC) region. See more here: bit.ly/3uy3WNG.