The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is proud to offer a webinar series, Digital Equity Insights: Expanding Economic Inclusion for Stronger, Digitally-Inclusive Communities. This series brings together digital equity leaders and stakeholders to explore and develop collaborative strategies, as well as joint initiatives that leverage geographic proximity to address shared digital equity challenges.
Webinar #3 of 4: Encouraging Opportunities for Economic Inclusion – Addressing Digital Inequity. Join us in the third of four interactive webinars, as we highlight market activity and foster meaningful connections between local stakeholders and a region-wide ecosystem for lending, investment, and service opportunities. This session will orient participants to programs and strategies for affordable broadband investment, device access, and key roles to support program integration, as well as implementation to effectively assist marginalized families and communities.
Title III of the Infrastructure Bill, also known as the Digital Equity Act of 2021 (Act), offers an unprecedented opportunity to tackle the digital divide impacting historically underserved and marginalized populations, including racial and ethnic minorities, rural communities, veterans, and low-income households. The Act authorizes over $2.75 billion in funding for digital equity programs over the next five years.
Presenters:
- Oneisha Freeman, Digital Connectivity Manager, Georgia Technology Authority
- Tom Allen, Chief Technology Officer, South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff
- Morton Stanfield, Senior Vice President Community Development, Dollar Bank
- Rhonda Little, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
- Victor Galloway, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
When:
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM ET
Where:
Webinar, MS Teams, registration information below.
Who should attend:
Financial institutions, Community Development Financial Institutions, State digital, financial, and economic inclusion leaders, non-profit organizations, foundations, community-based organizations, federal, state, and local government, and other interested stakeholders.
Registration Information:
To register online, click REGISTER and fill out the needed information. You will receive a confirmation email once completed.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions about the event, please email Victor Galloway at vgalloway@fdic.gov.