Michelle Haynes, Executive Director of Region 10 EDD, shared information on addressing broadband availability as an economic barrier. This presentation occurred during the session "Multi-region Projects" at the conference Create, Challenge, Change: Economic Development Conference for the Denver Region in August 2016.

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3. Historic Economy

4. Regional Concerns
• Lack of Economic Diversity
• Loss of Industry: >800 Coal Mine Jobs
• Workforce Retention/Recruitment
• Inadequate Broadband Connectivity

5. Key Economic Development Barrier
• Delivery Challenges:
1. Backhaul or Internet Access Charges
2. Middle Mile Connectivity
3. Limited Demand Aggregation
• Regional Solutions:
1. Connect Region and Communities
2. Deliver Regional Service
BROADBAND

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Regional Broadband Connectivity

7. Leveraging Resources
Colorado Department of Local Affairs: $8.3m
Economic Development Administration: $1.2m
Delta Montrose Electric Association: $2.2 m
Local Counties/Municipalities: $3.5m

8. Entrepreneur/Small Business
Development
Regional Goals:
• Support Existing Business Growth
• Develop Industry Clusters
• Promote Entrepreneurship
• Encourage Collaboration
• Develop Regional Innovation

9. Region 10 Small Business Support

10. Region 10 Entrepreneur System

11. Funding the Process
Public/Private Partnerships

12. Creating a Connected Region

13. Thank you!
Michelle Haynes
Executive Director
mhaynes@region10.net