Nebraska Department of Economic Development:: Broadband access critical to small communities
6 May 2021
news
Broadband access is critical in today’s world.
Nebraska’s Rural Broadband Remote Access Grant program, using $40 million in CARES Act funds, has helped deploy high-speed internet to the state’s smaller communities.
Appreciating the importance of connectivity has been a silver lining of the pandemic, Nichole Reiner, chief strategy officer for the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, told the Grand Island Noon Rotary Club on Tuesday.
“It’s no longer about checking your email or streaming Netflix. It is livelihoods,” Reiner said. “It is precision agriculture. If a bank closes, your loan officer can work from home. Your kids pay for college and can attend online if the college has to close.”
More Topics
Phelps County retail sales finished strong in 2020 buoyed by shoppers spending dollars closer to home, improved corn and soybean prices for area farmers and strong automotive sales.
Recently released local sales tax numbers for 2020 show that Phelps County and Holdrege posted strong sales numbers in December and...
Major Changes Planned for Sun Theater Lobby
Apr 29 2021It has been nearly a year now since local moviegoers have been able to watch a movie while enjoying delicious buttery popcorn at Holdrege’s Sun Theater.
But, the days of watching movies in downtown Holdrege are coming again soon, and it’s going to be better than ever.
“I...
PCDC Offers Digital Marketing Grants
Apr 29 2021PCDC wants to help local business owners enhance their education and online sales opportunities with its Digital Marketing Support Program.
Education, building and upgrading websites and launching e-commerce can be expensive. PCDC wants to remove financial barriers to help local businesses grow and thrive in an increasingly digital world...
