08/04/16
FCC Releases Broadband and Health Interactive Mapping Tool
The Federal Communications Commission’s Connect2Health Task Force has launched a broadband and health interactive map. The new tool, titled Mapping Broadband Health in America, allows users to analyze broadband and health data visually, and at a national, state, and county level. The map is intended for use by both public and private sectors, and local communities, as a tool to drive discussion, to identify opportunities and gaps in connectivity and health care, and to assist broadband health policies and digital health solutions.
08/01/16
U.S. Heritage Route 23 on the Information Superhighway
Michigan's tourism industry amounts to more than $17.7 billion, a number that seriously impacts rural communities attracting summer vacationers. The Northeast Michigan Council of Governments (NEMCOG) has made travel to and through rural Michigan easier than ever, putting many breathtaking and remote locations online for everyone to see and explore.
Recent News // Mason County Recognized As A Certified Connected Community
Friday, July 22, 2016
07/20/16
Partners Bridging the Digital Divide
Lack of access to technology, training, or reliable Internet are all factors widening the digital divide, causing or exacerbating education or wealth disparity through location, income, or age. Where the digital divide has caused great needs for technology, training or broadband access, many community organizations and non-profits across the nation have risen to the challenge.
Recent News // Press Release: Mason County Recognized as Certified Connected Community
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Recent News // Press Release: Iosco County Releases Technology Action Plan to Advance Community Connectivity
Thursday, July 14, 2016
07/05/16
Pay or Lose Everything: the Rise of Ransomware
Recently, businesses, governments, and universities have been finding their information locked down under an ultimatum: pay up or lose your information forever. A familiar tactic in a new age, this is a virus aptly named ransomware, and it is on the rise nationwide.
Recent News // Fiber-optic internet in rural dead zones considered
Friday, July 01, 2016
06/29/16
Launching Rockets and Igniting Interest in STEAM
Mentors can make a permanent impact on a young person's life. Mentors can encourage children to challenge themselves, cultivate new interests, and solve problems in positive ways. The 4-H Tech Wizards program brings young people under the wing of caring adults while tackling fun, STEAM-related projects, giving kids someone they can talk to and work with as they develop critical thinking and creativity skills.
Recent News // Renewing Port of Muskegon: Michigan Regional Prosperity Initiative highlights port collaboration
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
