Thank you!
Kansas Office of Broadband Development recognizes the importance that connectivity plays in thriving and growing communities. We look forward to supporting engagement efforts across the state to make the most of this historic investment.
The Kansas Office of Broadband Development (KOBD) is reaching out to communities across Kansas to equip them with information to engage with providers to support broadband buildout. With the allocation of $451.7 million, KOBD has submitted our plans to deploy along with the scoring criteria for awards. We recognize the value of community centered design and have made that nearly 10% of the overall grant application points.
The goal of these workshops is to inform and engage communities about BEAD, and to directly involve residents in solutions that ensure their community is universally connected. As locations, dates and times are arranged you will be able to register here. If you are unable to register, please just join us! These meetings will take place early March to end of April.
Upcoming Regional Workshops
| Date | Time | County | Address | Registration Link (not required but appreciated) | Broadband Maps (will change based on continued review) |
| Tues., April 16 | 6:00p | Jefferson | 212 W Washington Street Oskaloosa, KS 66066 | Register here! | Jefferson County Maps |
| Wed., May 1 | 6:00p | Kearny | Deerfield Community Center 609 Main St Deerfield, KS 67838 | Register here! | Kearny County Maps |
| Thur., May 2 | 6:00p | Rawlins | Mason Building 113 S. 5th Street Atwood, KS 67730 | Register here! | Rawlins County Maps |
| Mon., April 22 | 6:00p | Sedgwick | Park City City Hall 1941 East 61st St N Park City, KS 67219 | Register here! | Sedgwick County Maps |
| Thur., May 16 | 6:00p | Wilson | Wilson County Courthouse (basement meeting room) 615 Madison St Fredonia, KS 66736 | Register here! | Wilson County Maps |
| Tues., May 14 | 6:00p | Johnson | De Soto City Hall 32905 W 84th St De Soto, KS 66018 | Register here! | Johnson County Maps |
Completed Regional Workshops
| Tues., March 5 | 6:00p | Wichita | Leoti Community Center 502 M Street Leoti, KS 67861 | Registration Closed | Wichita County Maps |
| Thur., March 14 | 6:00p | Cherokee | Galena Senior Center 720 S. Wall St. Galena, KS 66739 | Registration Closed | Cherokee County Maps |
| Tues., March 26 | 6:00p | Marion | 214 N Walnut Street Peabody, KS 66866 | Registration Closed | Marion County Maps |
| Tues., March 19 | 6:30p | Woodson | Bressner Hall 711 S. Fry Street Yates Center, KS 66783 | Registration Closed | Woodson County Maps |
| Wed. April 3 | 6:00p | Ottawa | Minneapolis Public Library 519 Delia Ave Minneapolis, KS 67467 | Registration Closed | Ottawa County Maps |
| Thur., April 4 | 6:00p | Saline | Visit Salina Annex 120 W Ash Salina, KS 67401 | Registration Closed | Saline County Maps |
| Mon., April 15 | 6:00p | Douglas | Lawrence Public Library meeting room B 707 Vermont Street Lawrence, KS 66044 | Registration Closed | Douglas County Maps |
KOBD is creating a Broadband Breakdown Video Series, which breaks down Regional Workshop content into micro learning sessions. These will be posted below and available any time. Additionally, you are welcome to sign up for distribution list to receive first alerts when these are available to view.
We’re delighted to invite you join us as we continue our efforts to support communities in their pursuit of universal connectivity through Broadband Expansion and Access Development (BEAD) initiatives.
These office hours are scheduled to take place following the regional planning workshops. Their purpose is to provide additional resources and assistance to communities that may need further support in implementing solutions discussed during the workshops.
If you participated in one of our regional planning workshops and have questions, need clarification, or require additional assistance, these office hours are here to help. Our team will be available to address your concerns and provide guidance on next steps.
While participation in the regional planning workshops is not a prerequisite for joining our office hours, we encourage anyone with an interest in BEAD initiatives to attend. Together, we can work towards ensuring that every member of our community has access to reliable broadband connectivity.
None of these times work for you? Please reach out to Partnerships Coordinator, Shelley Paasch ([email protected]) and schedule a time to connect.
In addition to the planning sessions, KOBD is honored to engage with the Sovereign Nations within Kansas:
If you represent one of the Sovereign Nations above and would like to connect. Please email [email protected].
Kansas Office of Broadband Development recognizes the importance that connectivity plays in thriving and growing communities. We look forward to supporting engagement efforts across the state to make the most of this historic investment.
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