1. A Model for Colorado ? J. Phillip Halstead, Ph.D. Mountain Connect – Vail, CO June 9, 2014

2. Two Things: I. Success Factors II. Core Competencies 2

3. 3 I. Success Factors: 1.Statute 2. Governor 3. Funding 4. Focused Organization 5. Public-Private Cooperation 6. Measure Success 7. Communicate Success

4. Statute Illinois High Speed Internet and Information Act of 1995: Vision Economic Dev Nonprofit Org State Plan Statewide Outreach 12/8/20154

5. Governor 1. Governor Pat Quinn 2. Office of Governor 3. Key State Agencies ALSO: U.S. Senator Dick Durbin 12/8/20155

6. Funding Invested: $203 MMFederal $70 MMState $20 MMOther $292 MMTOTAL 12/8/20156

7. Focused Organization PCI / Broadband Illinois 501 (c)(3) Board of Directors Staff 12/8/20157

8. Public-Private Cooperation 200 Carriers & Service Providers Inputs to State-National Plan “Find” Tool “Request” Tool 12/8/20158

9. Measure Success IBOP Report to Gov – 9 Projects  $292 MM Invested  2,396 Miles Conduit Laid  3,593Miles Fiber Blown  36,878New Subscribers  1,342Anchors Connected  1,052Direct Jobs at Peak 12/8/20159

10. Communicate Success State Broadband Info Center  Strategic Mar-Com Plan  Clearinghouse for Broadband Info  Media Relations  Op-Eds & Editorial Board Visits  Article Placement  Collateral Materials 12/8/201510

11. 11 II. Core Competencies: 1.Mapping 2. Regional Outreach 3. Funded Programs 4. Teamwork

12. 12 Mapping

13. 13 Outreach: Regional Teams

14. 14 Funded Prog: $293 MM Federal

15. 15 Funded Prog: Governor’s Gigabit Community Challenge $5 MM

16. 16 Measure Success: Broadband Everywhere

17. Communicate Success: 1. Job Creation 2. Education 3. Healthcare 4. Public Safety 5. Government 6. Energy 7. Agriculture 17

18. 18 Communicate Success: Broadband Innovations $500,0000 to 14 Projects

19. Recap: Core Capabilities 1. Mapping 2. Regional Outreach 3. Public-Private Cooperation 4. Teamwork 19

20. Recap: Success Factors 1. Statute 2. Governor 3. Funding 4. Focused Organization 5. Public-Private Cooperation 6. Measure Success 7. Communicate Success 20

21. J. Phillip Halstead, Ph.D. Executive Director 304.989.6344 phil.halstead@broadbandillinois.org 21