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Rural TelecomMurray's Starter TipsI encourage all community members to take these five steps to begin getting connected: 1. Build a coalition. Bring together key local stakeholders to define the needs and to explore solutions. Successful community coalitions might include: local/regional phone or telecom provider, public schools, the local Educational Service District, the chamber of commerce and economic development council, local energy supplier, PUD's and ports, tribes, local colleges & universities, local government (city council, commissions, mayor, etc.), local hospitals and emergency responders, etc. The bigger and broader your coalition, the better. 2. Develop an action plan. Reach out to other communities and ask for their ideas. Your action plan should:
3. As you are developing your plan, feel free to contact my office so we can informally advise you or put you in touch with experts. I send out weekly legislative updates and invite you to join my mailing list. Sign up here. 4. Get official backing for your plan from your local government. Let the media know about your efforts. 5. Present your plan to possible service providers.
Advice from the Experts in Murray's Working GroupTami's Tip "When seeking to bring the latest in telecom infrastructure to
your community, be sure to They all need to be a part of the vision from the very beginning. They are all part of the solution, and will help formulate the plan that will work for your individual community based on the tools that are presently available. The Forks model is the best I have ever seen, forging a concensus from the very beginning and working towards a common goal where everyone wins." --Tami Garrow, President & CEO of Satsop Development Park. Rod's Tip
--Rod Fleck, City Attorney/Planner Terry's Tip
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