Connected Nation Iowa is an initiative led by @BusinessIOWA & @ConnectedNation to increase broadband Internet access throughout Iowa.
Joined August 2009
- Tweets7K
- Following1.8K
- Followers1.9K
- Likes149
Connected Nation Iowa retweeted
Just how much funding did YOUR state or territory receive for expanding access to affordable, high-speed internet?
You can find the full list via @NTIAgov here: bit.ly/StateBroadbandFunding #ConnectedNation
Connected Nation Iowa retweeted
WE ARE HIRING!! Come work for a national nonprofit that is focused on helping others AND has been voted a "Best Places to Work" 12 times by its staff.
Check out #ConnectedNation's latest openings (there are more coming so keep checking back): connectednation.org/careers/
ALT Best Places to Work 2023 Winner logo
Connected Nation Iowa retweeted
We've got BIG NEWS! The world’s leading Internet Exchange operator @DECIX to support #ConnectedNation & @NewbyVentures in closing the #DigitalDivide in the US. Details here: bit.ly/DE-CIXPartnership
We're at #ITW2023. Find us there (or msg here) to chat about this critical work
Connected Nation Iowa retweeted
Congrats #ConnectedNation comms team!
@PRNews named them "Digital Team of the Year" in the Digital Awards, which recognizes the most innovative digital communicators & campaigns. Our comms director won Digital Communicator of the Year!
DETAILS HERE: bit.ly/3pqOP8R
ALT The CN comms team - Lily McCoy, Ashley Pino, and Jessica Denson (not pictured is our newest team member Grant Ahlbrand)
Connected Nation Iowa retweeted
Congrats! to @davidrisherWR who will take on the CEO position at @lyft. It's well-deserved!
Connected Nation talked with him in late 2021 about his great work to help others as the co-founder and CEO at @worldreaders. Listen here: bit.ly/3Kce4ni #ConnectedNation
Connected Nation Iowa retweeted
We did it again!
#ConnectedNation was named among Best Places to Work for the 12th time as it seeks to expand workforce nationally. Why the honor was in our staff's hands: bit.ly/3mVy8kQ #BestPlacestoWork
ALT Best Places to Work in Kentucky 2023 winner logo
Connected Nation Iowa retweeted
Faster speeds, lower costs: How IXPs can bring world-class internet to smaller cities, rural areas
A new joint venture is CHANGING the game AND the first local & state leaders to figure that out will get the 'W.' Here's how:
bit.ly/41RPzmc #ConnectedNation @hunternewby
Connected Nation Iowa retweeted
On the road with MIHI: Tackling the question of affordable access for all
In our coverage of Michigan's ambitious 40-stop internet listen tour, we talk with retirees about access for seniors & "eavesdrop" on a discussion on affordability:
bit.ly/3ZjWqmm #ConnectedNation
Connected Nation Iowa retweeted
Pushing Tin: How one air traffick controller is helping introduce black youth to aviation
This was one of our FAVORITE podcast discussions. Meet Brelis Spiller: bit.ly/3k5Srep #ConnectedNation #blackhistorymonth2023 #BlackHistoryMonth
ALT A young black boy plays with a toy plane. #BlackHistoryMonth
Connected Nation Iowa retweeted
"Out-of-box thinker Hunter Newby is at it again."
Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) are one reason big cities often have blazing-fast internet. Here's how #ConnectedNation & @NewbyVentures are bringing IXPs to smaller communities. Story via @telecompetitor: bit.ly/3RzJBSq
ALT Hunter Newby quote "Historically, the exchange of most internet traffic in the U.S. has occured in major metro cities...the evolution of the internet now requires traffic to be exchanged in smaller communities."
Connected Nation Iowa retweeted
WE ARE LOOKING FOR GUESTS to kick off Season 4. We deal with any and all things related to broadband (high-speed internet) including digital equity, telehealth, telework, & the Digital Divide.
Send topic and guest ideas to [email protected] OR [email protected].
LISTEN to our most downloaded podcast.....ever.
Learning while being under-connected: what new research uncovers about digital inequity in America: bit.ly/3QW4NkZ #ConnectedNation
ALT A student uses a home laptop to connect to her teacher.
Connected Nation Iowa retweeted
LISTEN to our most downloaded podcast.....ever.
Learning while being under-connected: what new research uncovers about digital inequity in America: bit.ly/3QW4NkZ #ConnectedNation
ALT A student uses a home laptop to connect to her teacher.
Connected Nation Iowa retweeted
WOOT WOOT!!!!!
Make some noise for this impressive group of Nonprofit Communications Awards winners! Check out their work: bit.ly/3DWy6hw
@kippnj @aspireindiana.org @bgcarenav @ConnectedNation @Lifeperspectivs #PRDailyAwards
Connected Nation Iowa retweeted
#DigitalInclusionWeek is an annual week of awareness, recognition, and celebration. Organizations and individuals are hosting special events to promote digital equity in their communities.
Find out if one is being hosted in your area: bit.ly/3SMfGWm
#ConnectedNation
Connected Nation Iowa retweeted
ATTN STATE & LOCAL LEADERS!
Need to develop an effective plan for expanding high-speed internet access while navigating current funding for your state or community? This is your stop.
connectednation.org/state-an…
#ConnectedNation
Connected Nation Iowa retweeted
We are super excited about the great work done last week. We're ready to help state and local leaders navigate this unprecedented time of funding for expanding broadband.
Leverage our 21+ years in the broadband space. Contact us at [email protected].
The Connected Nation leadership team in Nashville, Tennessee!
They have spent the week planning and working to improve our mission. Everyone belongs in a #ConnectedNation
Connected Nation Iowa retweeted
Billions in broadband funding: Who decides where it goes and why some states are preparing to challenge those decisions
#ConnectedNation's Chairman & CEO, @TomFerree4, explains in this interview with @OfficialRFDTV:
bit.ly/3dkzrF1
Connected Nation Iowa retweeted
Internet for All: How the Biden-Harris Administration plans to bring high-speed internet to everyone in America
Hear from @NTIAgov Special Rep on Broadband about what YOUR state & community leaders should be doing today to expand access: bit.ly/3xCiPPL #ConnectedNation
Connected Nation Iowa retweeted
NEW JOB POSTING ALERT!
We have a new open position for a Project Manager – Michigan Based. Learn more here: connectednation.org/careers/
This is one of 6 openings at Connected Nation. Join a nonprofit that's helping others AND been named among the Best Places to Work 11 times!!
Connected Nation Iowa retweeted
WE HAVE NEWS! We just learned that #ConnectedNation won 3 Telly Awards for last year's "National conversation on the Digital Divide: - 1 Silver, 2 Bronze.
If you missed the event, you can still catch up at cn20.org. More details on the honors coming soon.
