Mayors Focus on Investment in Broadband Technology

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — United States Conference of
Mayors President, Mayor of Miami Manny Diaz and the Knight Center of Digital
Excellence will host a discussion on Sunday, January 18, during the USCM’s
77th Winter Meeting about how making investments in broadband technology can
connect, enable and transform communities.

Broadband infrastructure can galvanize many of the priorities and programs
in communities. This session will explore new models for public interest
broadband projects that can strengthen communities and revitalize the economy.

About the Knight Center of Digital Excellence: The first national,
definitive, nonprofit resource center dedicated to helping communities create
sustainable universal access programs rich in applications. The Knight Center
was formed by a partnership amongst The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
and One Community, a nonprofit technology organization and internationally
recognized leader in creating “Connected Communities.” More at:
www.KnightCenter.org.

    What:   Broadband Community Discussion during the USCM's 77th Winter
            Meeting

    Who:    Mayor Manny Diaz, President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors;
            Alberto Ibarguen, President and CEO, Knight Foundation;
            James Farstad, Connected Communities Team, Knight Center of
            Digital Excellence; Donald L. Plusquellic, Mayor of Akron, OH

    When:   Sunday, January 18, 2009 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

    Where:  Capitol Hilton Hotel, Grand Ballroom, Washington, D.C.

SOURCE United States Conference of Mayors