Lt. Gov. Crouch, Indiana Broadband Office make announcement that Daviess Co. is ready for infrastructure investment
Southern Indiana Business Report
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Broadband Office announced on Thursday that Daviess County is now designated as an official Broadband Ready Community. The Broadband Ready Communities Program was created as a tool to encourage broadband development throughout Indiana.
The Broadband Ready Community certification sends a signal to the telecommunication industry that a community has taken steps to reduce barriers to broadband infrastructure investment.
“We are resilient in finding opportunities to bring reliable, high-speed internet to unserved and underserved Hoosiers across the state,” said Crouch. “Everyday communities lead these initiatives to improve overall quality of life, and today we congratulate Daviess County leaders investing in their residents and becoming certified Broadband Ready.”
The certification was approved by the Indiana Broadband Office following the Daviess County Commissioners’ adoption of a Broadband Ready Community ordinance.
“We are excited to continue to advance Daviess County to the next level in broadband deployment,” said Daviess County Commissioner Nathan Gabhart. “Meeting the needs of tomorrow’s workforce requires us to continually be looking over the horizon. We pride ourselves in Daviess County for being on the cutting edge of technology and infrastructure to provide the best foundation for a strong economy.”
Earnie Holtrey, deputy director of the Indiana Broadband Office congratulates Daviess County leadership on their initiative to become a Broadband Ready Community.
“It is exceptional to see the Daviess County Commissioners position their community in the most effective means possible towards affordable and reliable connectivity. This is a special day for the county and its residents, and we are honored to celebrate this designation with them,” said Holtrey.
Via 2020 legislation, the Broadband Ready Community Program was transitioned from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) to the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA). IBO began the day-to-day management of the Broadband Ready Community Program on July 1, 2020. For more information, visit in.gov/indianabroadband.