In this episode Neil and Will sit down with Chris Worman, founder of Connect Humanity - a nonprofit working with communities to build the internet infrastructure and skills they need to participate fully in a digital society. As part of an ARC funding grant, Connect Humanity has been tasked to bridge the digital divide in Appalachia, specifically to 50 undeserved communities throughout every sub-region of Appalachia. Take a listen as Chris describes the important work Connect Humanity does through the world, but more importantly the plans they have for digital equity in Appalachia. There's a lot of federal funding that will be coming available for communities throughout the country, find out how Connect Humanity will help communities throughout Appalachia plan for capturing this funding and bridging the digital divide. You might even hear Chris's affinity for meatballs and Neil's week long tribute to his favorite Appalachian of all time - honestly, it might be verging on an obsession. Also, don't forget the #AppBiz of the week: National Broadband Resource Hub!
Connect Humanity - www.connecthumanity.fund
Connect Humanity in Appalachia: Community Application Process - https://connecthumanity.fund/arise/
#AppBiz: National Broadband Resource Hub - www.broadbandhub.org
Appalachian News:
Ramp Article (Pittsburgh Gazette) - www.post-gazette.com/life/recipes/2023/04/10/ramps-wild-leeks-appalachia-pittsburgh/stories/202304030060
Appalachian HillClimb Series (Backroads of Appalachia) - https://backroadsofappalachia.org/saturday-april-22-is-scca-motorsport-day-in-kentucky/?olink=%2Fnews%2F&otitle=News
ARC 2023 Annual Conference: Appalachia Rises - www.arc.gov/event/arc-2023-annual-conference/
Opportunity Appalachia Investor Convening - https://pheedloop.com/OAInvestorConvening/site/home/
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