Connect Michigan

$20 Million In Grants Available For Broadband In Underserved Areas

LANSING–While much of Michigan has access to high-speed broadband internet service, there are still many rural areas lacking vital connectivity. A new grant program could make it easier to expand internet access to more Michigan families and communities dealing with slow speeds or no connection at all. The Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB)

By |2019-07-07T18:29:18-04:00July 7th, 2019|ESD|

Connect Michigan Launches New Website To Battle Digital Divide

LANSING — Connect Michigan, the nonprofit dedicated to bringing high-speed internet and related technologies to all people in Michigan, has launched a new website. Erick Frederick The organization, a subsidiary of Bowling Green, Ky.-based Connected Nation, says the new site features community resources, broadband data and solutions, and a look at the action plans so

By |2018-05-07T21:00:12-04:00May 2nd, 2018|ESD|

Newaygo County Becomes Certified Connected Community

NEWAYGO - Newaygo County was officially certified this week by Connect Michigan as a certified Connected Community. The Newaygo County Technology Planning Team also released a Technology Action Plan to the county commission. “Broadband Internet is crucial to education and commerce,” Jon Schneider, Newaygo city manager, told the commission. “Partners across Newaygo County have shown

By |2015-11-12T17:24:12-05:00November 12th, 2015|ESD|