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Jefferson Educational Society Presentation: March 25, 2025 - Fiber Optic Broadband

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Pg 02 Thank You and Introduction.png

Pg 03 CSP goals.png

Pg 04 Goal 1 Fiber Internet Map.png

Pg 05 Fiber Internet Map footprint.png

Pg 06 Broadband speed matters.png

Pg 07 System can grow in speed.png

Pg 08 How much faster is fiber optic.png

Pg 09 100MB vs 100TB.png

Pg 10 Copper Versus Fiber.png

Pg 11 What is a CBA.png

Pg 12 Real World timeline for implementation.png

Pg 13 Served and Unserved Map CORI.png

Pg 14 FCC map and issues.png

Pg 15 Spinning wheel of death.png

Pg 16 No one else is going to fix Corry's internet.png

Pg 17 Cost and Service Comparison.png

Pg 18 Destruction of the Good Enough.png

Pg 19 Corry Speeds are Insufficient Testimonials.png

Pg 20 Shrinking Population.png

Pg 21 Rural employment growth not recovered.png

Pg 22 Corry has significant, long-term poverty.png

Pg 23 Results of Long term disinvestment in Corry.png

Pg 24 New challenges on the horizon.png

Pg 25 New challenges on the horizon 2.png

Pg 26 Rural Communities are being left behind.png

Pg 27 How it has worked elsewhere.png

Pg 28 Helps education and health outcomes.png

Pg 29 Boosts small businesses.png

Pg 30 $220 M returns $2.69 Billion.png

Pg 31 Works in one-traffic light town .png

Pg 32 Works in small towns.png

Pg 33 USDA - Broadband a modern necessity.png

Pg 34 Corry's Best chance to compete.png

Pg 35 The new speed of business.png

Pg 36 Rep Kelly's praise for Corry project.png

Pg 37 Would end here, but....png

Pg 38 Timeline Fundraising.png

Pg 39 Timeline Make Ready.png

Pg 40 Timeline Community Outreach.png

Pg 41 Timeline Community Outreach 2.png

Pg 42 Timeline County Council approved budget.png

Pg 43 Timeline City Reversal.png

Pg 44 Timeline IC Letters to City.png

Pg 45 City defunds project $250,000.png

Pg 46 City Agenda ARC POWER funding.png

Pg 47 - Where we are now.png

Pg 48 - Keep and Attract households and business.png

Pg 49 Corry economic base.png

Pg 50 Broadband and Agriculture.png

Pg 51 Broadband and Education.png

Pg 52 Broadband and Tourism.png

Pg 53 Broadband and Manufacturing.png

Pg 54 Broadband and Retirees.png

Pg 55 Five Essentials of Community Quality.png

Pg 56 Corry - Population as Available Workforce.png

Pg 57 Corry - Population as Qualified Workers.png

Pg 58 Community Needs Asssessment.png

Pg 59 Zero Sum Game.png

Pg 60 Community Demanding Broadband.png

Pg 61 Attracting Qualified Talent.png

Pg 62 Potential for Remote Work.png

Pg 63 Thank you, Questions?, and Contact.png

Pg 01 Presentation warming slide.png

Pg 02 Thank You and Introduction.png

Pg 03 CSP goals.png

Pg 04 Goal 1 Fiber Internet Map.png

Pg 05 Fiber Internet Map footprint.png

Pg 06 Broadband speed matters.png

Pg 07 System can grow in speed.png

Pg 08 How much faster is fiber optic.png

Pg 09 100MB vs 100TB.png

Pg 10 Copper Versus Fiber.png

Pg 11 What is a CBA.png

Pg 12 Real World timeline for implementation.png

Pg 13 Served and Unserved Map CORI.png

Pg 14 FCC map and issues.png

Pg 15 Spinning wheel of death.png

Pg 16 No one else is going to fix Corry's internet.png

Pg 17 Cost and Service Comparison.png

Pg 18 Destruction of the Good Enough.png

Pg 19 Corry Speeds are Insufficient Testimonials.png

Pg 20 Shrinking Population.png

Pg 21 Rural employment growth not recovered.png

Pg 22 Corry has significant, long-term poverty.png

Pg 23 Results of Long term disinvestment in Corry.png

Pg 24 New challenges on the horizon.png

Pg 25 New challenges on the horizon 2.png

Pg 26 Rural Communities are being left behind.png

Pg 27 How it has worked elsewhere.png

Pg 28 Helps education and health outcomes.png

Pg 29 Boosts small businesses.png

Pg 30 $220 M returns $2.69 Billion.png

Pg 31 Works in one-traffic light town .png

Pg 32 Works in small towns.png

Pg 33 USDA - Broadband a modern necessity.png

Pg 34 Corry's Best chance to compete.png

Pg 35 The new speed of business.png

Pg 36 Rep Kelly's praise for Corry project.png

Pg 37 Would end here, but....png

Pg 38 Timeline Fundraising.png

Pg 39 Timeline Make Ready.png

Pg 40 Timeline Community Outreach.png

Pg 41 Timeline Community Outreach 2.png

Pg 42 Timeline County Council approved budget.png

Pg 43 Timeline City Reversal.png

Pg 44 Timeline IC Letters to City.png

Pg 45 City defunds project $250,000.png

Pg 46 City Agenda ARC POWER funding.png

Pg 47 - Where we are now.png

Pg 48 - Keep and Attract households and business.png

Pg 49 Corry economic base.png

Pg 50 Broadband and Agriculture.png

Pg 51 Broadband and Education.png

Pg 52 Broadband and Tourism.png

Pg 53 Broadband and Manufacturing.png

Pg 54 Broadband and Retirees.png

Pg 55 Five Essentials of Community Quality.png

Pg 56 Corry - Population as Available Workforce.png

Pg 57 Corry - Population as Qualified Workers.png

Pg 58 Community Needs Asssessment.png

Pg 59 Zero Sum Game.png

Pg 60 Community Demanding Broadband.png

Pg 61 Attracting Qualified Talent.png

Pg 62 Potential for Remote Work.png

Pg 63 Thank you, Questions?, and Contact.png

The installation of artist designed public arts sculpture / bike rack and bench in Corry, Pennsylvania

The making of an artist-designed public art sculpture and bike rack in downtown Corry, Pennsylvania

Impact Corry presents Reinventing Rural: Green Spaces - Episode 8

Join host Laura Deane and her guest Ron Steffey of Steffey Trail Connections as they discuss the development of trails in western Pennsylvania and across the Commonwealth over the last 20 to 30 years, the work Ron performs as a trail consultant, the status of the Erie to Pittsburgh Trail, and the significant use of Corry’s portion of the Erie to Pittsburgh Trail, the Corry Junction Greenway Trail.

Impact Corry presents Reinventing Rural: Connectivity - Episode 9

Join host Laura Deane and her guest Meghan Rodgers, Senior Public Engagement and Visual Communications Specialist with Michael Baker International as they discuss the scale and diversity of Michael Baker International's work, their work on the Corry fiber optic network, getting the word out about the network, and giving folks options to find out more about the project or get on the waiting list for service.

Impact Corry presents Reinventing Rural: Connectivity - Episode 8

Join host Laura Deane and her podcast guest, Joseph Bzorek. Joseph is a Broadband Project Manager with Michael Baker International along with being the Supervising Manager of the Corry Fiber Project Implementation. Michael Baker International is helping not only Corry, but other areas of Western PA to put together fiber networks reaching unserved and underserved municipalities.

Impact Corry presents Reinventing Rural: Green Spaces - Episode 7

Host Laura Deane interviewed Cindy Wells, Borough Manager, Secretary, and Treasurer of Union City, to explore the beautiful green spaces in Union City, PA. Cindy shared insights into the town's commitment to preserving these natural areas, highlighting their significance to the local community and visitors alike.

Impact Corry presents Reinventing Rural: Green Spaces - Episode 6

Join host Laura Deane with Episode Six’s guest, Joy Fronzoli. Joy is the Local Government Planner for the Northwest Region of the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development.

Impact Corry presents Reinventing Rural: Green Spaces - Episode 5

Join host Laura Deane with Episode Five’s guest, Kim Harris, Outdoor Recreation Program Manager from the Oil Region Alliance. Kim chats with Laura Deane about some of the trails that are hidden gems in the Oil Region as part of the Erie to Pittsburgh Trail. To become a Trails and Green Spaces Champion, visit impactcorry.org.

Impact Corry presents Reinventing Rural: Connectivity - Episode 7

Join host Laura Deane with Episode 7 guest Shana Smith, Operations Director at the Northwest Commission to discuss the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for the Commission’s eight-county region, the region’s goals for economic development, and the delivery teams through the region assisting in the work of making broadband universal.

Impact Corry presents Reinventing Rural: Connectivity - Episode 6

Join host Laura Deane with Episode 6 guest Jordan Fuller, Director of the FIRE Accelerator at the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership. The discussion focuses on the FIRE Accelerator Erie’s work in growing new technology businesses, the importance of the Corry connectivity in Corry, and countywide economic development priorities and the alignment of the Corry fiber network and the Corry Area Technology and Cyber Hub with those priorities.

Together, we can revitalize our rural community

Impact Corry presents Reinventing Rural: Connectivity - Episode 5

Join host Laura Deane with Episode 5 guest Matt Platz of the Corry Higher Education Council discuss the digital economy careers that will be available in Corry with the completion of the Corry fiber optic network. The Hi-Ed’s role in connecting students and workers to high-paying careers in the region.

Impact Corry presents Reinventing Rural: Connectivity - Episode 4

Join host Laura Deane with Episode 4 guest Garrett Culver, an Information Technology Administrator and an Impact Corry connectivity champion in a discussion about the connectivity team’s research leading to the selection of fiber optic cable for the Corry project and how fiber differs from other technologies. Episode also mentions a video made by Garrett showing the differences between fiber optic and other methods of connecting to the Internet.

Garrett Culver's video briefly explains how we connect to the internet, specifically how fiber optic connectivity differs from other technologies.

Impact Corry presents Reinventing Rural: Green Spaces - Episode 4

Join host Laura Deane with Episode 4 guests Shannon Wohlford of Blue Zones and Trail Advocate Kim Hawkes discuss Corry’s Active Transportation Plan and the Corry Community Strategic Plan and how each of these plans relate to green spaces and trails in Corry.

You will not want to miss the First Friday Art Walk in downtown Corry, PA

June 7th from 5 until 9 p.m.

Impact Corry presents: Reinventing Rural: Episode 3: Green Spaces

Join host Laura Deane and guest / trail expert Ron Steffey as they discuss trails, trail building, and and enjoyable, sustainable green spaces. Ron has worked to develop miles of the Erie to Pittsburgh Trail and helping communities build trails that are sustainable and beautiful.

Impact Corry presents: Reinventing Rural: Episode 3: Connectivity

Join host Laura Deane and guest Andrew Schmidt as they discuss the challenges to connecting students in the Corry Area School District to virtual learning. Andrew is Technology Director for the Corry Area School District.

Impact Corry presents: Reinventing Rural: Episode 2: Green Spaces

Host Laura Deane welcomes Marcus Maloney, Community Director of LECOM Parkside at Corry. They discuss LECOM’s efforts to expand Corry’s local trail network for Parkside residents as well as hospital visitors and staff.

Fresh from of the editing bay… This video was made by Adam Paluh for Impact Corry and the PA Route 6 Alliance. The narration are words shared by consultant and author Jeff Siegler of Revitalize, or Die. Jeff was the keynote speaker at the PA Route 6 annual conference in Corry in October of 2023.

The images are from Corry past and present, every day and epic.

NOYE: Jeff Siegler is an author, speaker, elected official, and consultant concerned with the powerful role “place” plays in our lives. He is the founder of the civic pride consulting firm, Revitalize, or Die and co-founder of the organization Proud Places.

Impact Corry presents: Reinventing Rural: Episode 1: Green Spaces

Join host Laura Deane with guests Bob Frazier and Charles Gray as they discuss the new seasonal Lois Lane Trail connecting the Erie to Pittsburgh Trail to the North Hills Golf Course.

Impact Corry presents: Reinventing Rural: Episode 2: Connectivity

Join host Laura Deane and guest Charles Gray as they discuss the cost of the Corry universal gig fiber optic network, accessibility, and the Community Benefit Agreement that will ebenfit the Corry community for 50 years.

A podcast about Rural Connectivity challenges and solutions. Podcast is funded by ARC POWER and Impact Corry, produced by the WPSE Money Radio 1450AM, hosted by Laura Deane, with music by Slim and Red, and logo created by Paige Crawley

Impact Corry presents: Reinventing Rural: Episode 1: Connectivity

Join host Laura Deane and guest Katherine DiVittorio as they discuss the educational, business, and wellness challenges facing rural communities without high-speed broadband. They also discuss what the champions of Corry, Pennsylvania are doing to bring a universal gig fiber optic network to their community to solve the issues of access and ready the community for the digital economy.

A podcast about Rural Connectivity challenges and solutions. Podcast is funded by ARC POWER and Impact Corry, produced by the WPSE Money Radio 1450AM, hosted by Laura Deane, with music by Slim and Red, and logo created by Paige Crawley

Impact Corry presents: Transforming Small Business: Episode 3:

This episode features Bernie Blore (Before The Barrel Distillery) and Autumn Jells (Sapphire Empire Enterprises). A perfect pairing of local entrepreneurs, they discuss the business climate in rural Erie County, Pennsylvania, along with their passion for the food and beverage industry.

A podcast sharing services and strategies to help rural businesses thrive. Podcast is funded by ECGRA & Impact Corry, produced by the Edinboro Beehive, with host Tony Peyronel, music by Slim and Red, and logo by Paige Crawley

Impact Corry presents: Transforming Small Business: Episode 3:

Candace Hillyard joins the podcast to discuss the PA Route 6 Alliance. Our conversation hits on the 11 counties covered by the Alliance, their facade improvement program, their bike-friendly business work, and their recent annual conference that was held in Corry, PA.

Note: This episode was recorded over Zoom. We apologize for any audio issues. For the next episode, we'll be back recording in our studio.

A podcast sharing services and strategies to help rural businesses thrive. Podcast is funded by ECGRA & Impact Corry, produced by the Edinboro Beehive, with host Tony Peyronel, music by Slim and Red, and logo by Paige Crawley

Impact Corry presents: Transforming Small Business: Episode 2:

Del Birch and Kristen Karrfalt join the podcast to discuss a variety of Erie regional business issues. They talk about the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership's work in the Corry, Pennsylvania area, along with how to practice active listening when talking to business owners, and what it means to be an Erie "Boomerang-er."

Note: Since the recording of this episode, Kristen Karrfalt has left the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership. We wish her the best at her next stop.

A podcast sharing services and strategies to help rural businesses thrive. Podcast is funded by ECGRA & Impact Corry, produced by the Edinboro Beehive, with host Tony Peyronel, music by Slim and Red, and logo by Paige Crawley

Impact Corry presents: Transforming Small Business: Episode 1:

This first episode of Transforming Small Business features Perry Wood (Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority) and Chuck Gray (Impact Corry). Together, they discuss the concept of an "economic steward" and how it relates to Corry, grants and funding for rural community reinvention, and much more.

A podcast sharing services and strategies to help rural businesses thrive. Podcast is funded by ECGRA & Impact Corry, produced by the Edinboro Beehive, with host Tony Peyronel, music by Slim and Red, and logo by Paige Crawley

Downtown Facade Renovation is a strong economic development tool for revitalizing retail districts.

Learn more about the 2023 downtown art project residencies and plans. Thank you to the the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Creative Communities support for making this work possible.

PA Route 6 Alliance 2023 Educational Conference, Awards, and Annual Meeting merged with Climax & Corsets Innovation Festival is coming

Thank you to Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and their Creative Communities Initiative.

Their support has helped make all our arts projects move forward.

Watch interviews with artists: Andrew Ostrowski, Nick Taylor, and Jessica Yochim Taylor.

https://www.facebook.com/CorryRadio/videos/1267258574189080/ Nick and Jessica Taylor

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1620333831713825

Andrew Ostrowski

Climax & Corsets Innovation Festival 2023: Coming Attractions

Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Creative Communities Videos - October 2022

Debuted at the 2022 Climax & Corsets Innovation Festival on October 7, 2022

These videos document the artists and community members working on the Corry Rails + Trails Park benches, the Corry Rails + Trails Park Pollinator Garden, and Miggie’s Pollinator Garden and Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary.

Artists discuss their process in designing benches for the Corry Rails + Trails Park.

Champions discuss their work in the design and implementation of the Corry Rails + Trails Park Pollinator Garden and Miggie’s Pollinator Garden & Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary.

Climax & Corsets Innovation Festival Poster and Map

Climax & Corsets Innovation Festival / Innovation Job Fair / and First Friday advertisement - September 2022

Downtown Corry Business Association’s Climax & Corsets First Friday Advertisement.

CALLING ALL ARTISTS AND INNOVATORS FOR THE 2022 CLIMAX & CORSETS INNOVATION FESTIVAL DESIGN COMPETITION - September 2022

DESIGN COMPETITION DETAILS & ENTRY FORM

2022 Climax & Corsets Bike Rack Design Competition Announcement (Short Version)

2022 Climax & Corsets Bike Rack Design Competition Announcement (Full Length)