FloridaCommerce, in partnership with CareerSource Florida, will host the Florida Broadband Summit from September 21-22, at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, with keynote speaker, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez. The inaugural Florida Broadband Summit will bring together industry leaders, local government officials, workforce and economic development professionals, and community advocates to discuss the expansion of broadband and its impact on infrastructure, business, and job growth in Florida.
“I am honored to be part of Florida’s first-ever Broadband Summit to highlight the importance of expanding broadband access to Floridians in every corner of our state,” said Nuñez. “Increasing access to broadband Internet is about fostering economic growth, securing essential services, and connecting Floridians to better telehealth, cybersecurity resiliency, workforce and educational opportunities. Now more than ever, as we help communities rebuild after Hurricane Idalia, we are seeing first-hand the critical need for broadband expansion throughout the state.”
Planners of the event said increased access to digital educational opportunities can make the difference between a student passing and a student thriving, and Florida’s site-ready infrastructure allows students to enter their chosen fields.
“Broadband access is the bridge that connects individuals to a world of workforce opportunities,” said Adrienne Johnston, President and CEO of CareerSource Florida. “It builds pathways to skill development, entrepreneurship, job creation and economic prosperity. For businesses, broadband access empowers companies to innovate, compete globally, and access a diverse talent pool.”
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