by Deb Socia

1. | Connecting
Communities
Supporting Community Solutions for
Broadband
NEXT CENTURY CITIES
DEB SOCIA
BLANDIN FOUNDATION
WEBINAR
AUGUST 13, 2015

2. | Connecting
Communities
Our Members
Next Century Cities is proud to work with 105 partner communities across the
country

3. | Connecting
Communities
History
Key Gaps in
National
Dialogue
Informal
Discussion
Energy for
Collaboration
New City-to-
City
Collaborative
Growing Effort
of 100+
Communities

4. | Connecting
Communities
Our Principles
1. High-Speed Internet Is Necessary Infrastructure
2. The Internet Is Nonpartisan
3. Communities Must Enjoy Self-Determination
4. High-Speed Internet Is a Community-Wide Endeavor
5. Meaningful Competition Drives Progress
6. Collaboration Benefits All

5. | Connecting
Communities
Our Programming and Resources
Support
Equip
Elevate

6. | Connecting
Communities
Supporting Our Cities
Connecting cities to subject matter
experts
◦ Connections among city experts
◦ Helping cities meet with federal
policymakers
Strengthening broadband coalition of
cities
◦ Open letters to the FCC
◦ Communication with the Broadband
Opportunity Council

7. | Connecting
Communities
Equipping City Officials
Monthly members’ calls on
broadband-related topics
◦ Dig once policies
◦ ‘Telling your story’
◦ ‘Models 101’
◦ FCC decisions
Resource toolkit
development

8. | Connecting
Communities
Elevating City Voices
Press opportunities for cities
◦ Op-ed development
◦ Facilitating contacts with media
◦ Press Releases
◦ Talking Points
Event platforms
◦ Keynote speaking roles
◦ Panel discussions with city officials

9. | Connecting
Communities
Next Century Cities
Deb Socia, Executive Director
Website: www.nextcenturycities.org
Twitter: @nextcentcit
Facebook: facebook.com/NextCenturyCities
Email: deb@nextcenturycities.org