Driving Connections
In the last three years, MCA has facilitated high-speed connections for 86,000 homes and businesses, representing a 26-percent increase in broadband access. To reinforce and sustain this investment, MCA has prioritized partnerships with other state agencies, nonprofit organizations, regional, Tribal, and municipal governments, internet service providers, and local leaders to support individuals facing barriers to using the internet even once it has been made available.
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During the week of June 23, MCA's President Andrew Butcher is getting on the road to celebrate and learn from our partners about our past successes and investments, and take local insights into the next phase of our work. This is a chance to celebrate and thank the many partners who have made these projects and investments possible and continue our shared vision for connecting all people in Maine.
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Schedule & Stops
Driving Connections will begin on Monday, June 23 and have daily stops through Friday June 27. “Buttercup” the aptly named bright yellow Volkswagen van, will be seen at libraries, community centers, municipal and Tribal buildings, Connectivity Hubs, telehealth locations, and more to meet with local partners, community leaders, legislators, advocates, and other champions leading the charge to connect all Maine people. Click on one of the dates during the week of June 23 below for more details about each day.
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The Driving Connections tour has come to a close! MCA will continue to share insights from the week, with initial outcomes below:
🚌 800+ miles traveled in Buttercup.
🚌 14 Towns, 5 Libraries, 2 Connectivity Hubs, and 15 Regional & Wabanaki Broadband Partners visited.
🚌 150+ community members and partners in both the private and public sectors, with representatives from all covered populations engaged.
