Track: WiNOG -- Broadband Stimulus Workshop presented by the WiNOG Grants Coalition (W1)
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Program Overview (W1-01)
Tuesday - 09/01/09, 8:30am
This session will provide an overview of the Broadband Stimulus Program, a review and update of the Round 1 NOFA Rules and Application Processes, upcoming changes to Round 2 NOFA Rules and a forward-looking timeline for the remainder of the process.
Presented by:
 | Kimberly Young
WiNOG Grants Cooperative |  | Paul Sinderbrand Partner Wilkinson, Barker, Knauer LLP |  | Matt Larsen CEO VistaBeam |  | Charles Wu
IP Pay |
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Competitive Update – Broadband Strategy (W1-02)
Tuesday - 09/01/09, 9:45am
This session will discuss the competitive landscape of current Round 1 and potential future Broadband Stimulus applicants. In relation to the recently released FCC Broadband Strategy Report, the strategic positioning and the relative strengths and weaknesses from both a policy and technological front will be discussed.
1. Rural ILEC Strategies
2. Rural MSO Strategies
3. Independent WISP/WiMAX Strategies
4. Enterprise / Critical Institution Strategies
5. Opportunity Organization Strategies
6. Broadband Adoption & Application Strategies
Presented by:
 | Kimberly Young
WiNOG Grants Cooperative |  | Paul Sinderbrand Partner Wilkinson, Barker, Knauer LLP |  | Matt Larsen CEO VistaBeam |  | Charles Wu
IP Pay |
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Application: Putting it Together (W1-03)
Tuesday - 09/01/09, 11:00am
This session will discuss the nuts and bolts of putting together a Broadband Stimulus application. Applicants will extensive RUS and Round 1 Application experience will present their experiences and lessons learned throughout this process.
Presented by:
 | Kimberly Young
WiNOG Grants Cooperative |  | Paul Sinderbrand Partner Wilkinson, Barker, Knauer LLP |  | Matt Larsen CEO VistaBeam |  | Charles Wu
IP Pay |
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And If I actually Win? (W1-04)
Tuesday - 09/01/09, 1:00pm
This session will discuss the implications that come with winning a Broadband Stimulus Grant/Loan. Providers that have gone through the RUS Implementation and Audit process will share their experiences and knowledge in regards to the implementation and closing-out of such a project.
Presented by:
 | Kimberly Young
WiNOG Grants Cooperative |  | Paul Sinderbrand Partner Wilkinson, Barker, Knauer LLP |  | Matt Larsen CEO VistaBeam |  | Charles Wu
IP Pay |
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