rural broadband
Institute for Emerging Issues announces next round of BAND-NC grant recipients, continues to push for digital equity across the state.
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First in Future: Dan Barkin of Business NC
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First in Future: Mike Ward and Deanna Townsend-Smith
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First in Future: Amy Huffman and Dawn Gibson
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First in Future: Entrepreneurs retooling during COVID
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First in Future: President of the state association of County Commissioners Kevin Austin
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First in Future: Director of community engagement at Forward Wilkes LB Prevette
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First in Future: Policy and Program Manager at the Institute for Emerging Issues Maggie Woods
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