NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association

Join the NTCA Women in Telecom for a conversation with NTCA CEO Shirley Bloomfield and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly. Jen will discuss her path to become director and her efforts to help women attain leadership roles, as well as the current threat environment and the role that NTCA members play. bit.ly/4fk9Lnq

The #NTCAHR + Benefits Conference is a unique learning opportunity specifically designed for HR and benefits professionals working in #ruralbroadband. This is a great opportunity for you to learn from HR experts on ways to adapt and lead your team through a rapidly changing work environment. The beautiful Indian Wells, California (just outside of Palm Springs), is the host city for this year’s conference and waiting for you and your team to participate in discussions of fundamental and strategic HR topics. Register today. https://bit.ly/3XAdF5w

Applications for the 2024 NTCA Cyber Champion Award are NOW OPEN! The NTCA Cyber Champion Award recognizes NTCA members who are committed to securing their networks, assets and sensitive customer information. Apply before August 30, 2024: https://lnkd.in/ek_k2zyC

The exciting world of esports is a growing industry and an opportunity for NTCA members to increase community engagement, grow their talent pipeline and drive revenue. Today, NTCA is debuting a new video and white paper that share best practices on how small and rural ISPs can get involved. Read the white paper here: https://lnkd.in/eMryy8mQ

Time is winding down for you to make plans to attend the #NTCAHR + Benefits Conference and meet up with a national network of fellow HR professionals in the #ruralbroadband industry. The takeaways are plentiful, and the conference includes sessions on wage and hour issues, policies and procedures, employment law updates, and more. This is your annual one-stop event for updates on HR topics. Register today: https://bit.ly/3VLHApS

Nearly 40 women leaders from NTCA member companies traveled to Washington, D.C., this week to participate in the Women In Telecom Fly-In. The trip was a chance to advocate on behalf of rural broadband providers and also to share ideas with peers from across the country. It was a packed program that included meetings with FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez, Senator Amy Klobuchar, NTIA, the U.S. Department of Commerce and congressional staff.

Hear from the NTCA 2023 Excellence Award for the James L. Bass Director Life Achievement winner, David Redman at RTC Communications (Montgomery, Ind.) Since beginning his tenure in 1995, he has led the board of directors in an ambitious growth plan for the company resulting in deployment of nearly 1,000 miles of fiber, increasing subscribers by nearly 400% and more than doubling the company's employees. Hear David's story: bit.ly/3zGHTtx. Thank you to the Excellence #Awards sponsors: JSI and MACC (Mid America Computer Corporation).

JOIN TODAY'S WEBINAR: As expected, states are beginning to open their grant application windows now. What many in the industry did not expect is that several states are planning to keep their application windows open only a few weeks. If you are still considering applying for BEAD funding and have not fully prepared your BEAD application, it is time to step on the gas. Learn more and register at ntca.org/webinars.

NTCA's Makenzie Shellnutt and Team Lobbyist took home the trophy at the inaugural Congressional Women's Basketball Game last night. The game, which was hosted by the Hoops for Youth Foundation, raised funds and awareness for the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. 🏆 ⛹️♀️

TUNE IN: NTCA Executive Vice President Michael R. Romano will be testifying before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands on H.R. 3283, the Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act and H.R. 3299, the DIGITAL Applications Act, two bills related to the permitting application process. https://lnkd.in/eE6BApBc