Hosted by Gary Bolton
CEO, Fiber Broadband Association
Hosted by Gary Bolton
CEO, Fiber Broadband Association
Tribes are often exempt from matching funds requirements. Nevertheless, stronger applications will contain a matching fund component. So it’s a good idea for tribal broadband grant proposals to have a plan for matching funds. Tune into this episode to learn how to create one!
Wednesday, October 18
11:00AM - 11:30AM ET
Hosted by Gary Bolton
CEO, Fiber Broadband Association
Hosted by Gary Bolton
CEO, Fiber Broadband Association
You’ve learned where to look for private or public financing, how to leverage matching funds for BEAD grant applications, and how make the most of your letter of credit. This episode will provide you with more tips from the experts on maximizing the efficiency in the way you deploy your capital.
Wednesday, November 15
11:00AM - 11:30AM ET
Hosted by Gary Bolton
CEO, Fiber Broadband Association
Hosted by Gary Bolton
CEO, Fiber Broadband Association
In this episode, viewers will learn how to build a financial fortress to fund your network’s growth. This requires knowledge and skill. You’ll learn how to assemble the right building blocks to turbocharge your growth with the help of expert financial advisors.
Wednesday, December 20
11:00AM - 11:30AM ET
Jochai Ben-Avie
Co-founder & CEO of Connect Humanity
Hosted by Gary Bolton
CEO, Fiber Broadband Association
Jochai Ben-Avie
Co-founder & CEO of Connect Humanity
Hosted by Gary Bolton
CEO, Fiber Broadband Association
Don't get lost in the fog of BEAD matching funds. Learn how to identify the potential pitfalls before it's too late.
Sep 20, 2023
03:00PM - 03:30PM GMT
Darren Farnan
General Manager of United Fiber
Hosted by Gary Bolton
CEO, Fiber Broadband Association
Darren Farnan
General Manager of United Fiber
Hosted by Gary Bolton
CEO, Fiber Broadband Association
Rural electric cooperatives may be eligible for a variety of financing options to help them expand their footprints These strategies provide access to BEAD matching funds, grants, and incentives that can help RECs grow and thrive in rural areas. By taking advantage of these strategies, RECs can help restore and revive rural communities.
Aug 16, 2023
03:00PM - 04:00PM GMT
Christopher R. Perlitz
Managing Director, Municipal Capital Markets Group, Inc.
Hosted by Gary Bolton
CEO, Fiber Broadband Association
Christopher R. Perlitz
Managing Director, Municipal Capital Markets Group, Inc.
Hosted by Gary Bolton
CEO, Fiber Broadband Association
Interested in community ownership, now or later? Different kinds of public debt known as municipal bonds can offer a low cost of capital way to bring grant-funded broadband projects to life.
Jul 19, 2023
03:00PM - 03:30PM GMT
Christopher R. Perlitz
Managing Director, Municipal Capital Markets Group, Inc.
Hosted by Gary Bolton
CEO, Fiber Broadband Association
Christopher R. Perlitz
Managing Director, Municipal Capital Markets Group, Inc.
Hosted by Gary Bolton
CEO, Fiber Broadband Association
BEAD grant applicants can leverage the Capital Projects Fund to match resources from private sources. This approach allows organizations to maximize their funding potential, while ensuring that their project is able to move forward in an efficient and timely manner.
Jun 14, 2023
04:00PM - 04:30PM GMT
Philip J. Macres
Principal, Klein Law Group, PLLC
Elizabeth Bowles
President and Chairman, Aristotle ISP
Pierce Verchick
Head of Broadband Lending, LiveOak Bank
Hosted by Gary Bolton
CEO, Fiber Broadband Association
Philip J. Macres
Principal, Klein Law Group, PLLC
Elizabeth Bowles
President and Chairman, Aristotle ISP
Pierce Verchick
Head of Broadband Lending, LiveOak Bank
Hosted by Gary Bolton
CEO, Fiber Broadband Association
You've managed to land an offer for a Letter of Credit - now it's time to make the most of it. With matching funds, you can amplify the value of your Letter of Credit, leveraging your finances to unlock new opportunities. With matching funds, you can use the power of your Letter of Credit to access funds from lenders, giving you access to the capital you need to grow your business.
May 17, 2023
03:00PM - 03:30PM GMT
Brian Vo
Chief Investment Officer at Connect Humanity
Hosted by Gary Bolton
CEO, Fiber Broadband Association
Brian Vo
Chief Investment Officer at Connect Humanity
Hosted by Gary Bolton
CEO, Fiber Broadband Association
In this episode, broadband service providers will learn from Connect Humanity's Chief Investment Officer Brian Vo about many of the different sources of private capital they can use to expand their businesses. If you’re asking yourself what options you have when it comes to private sources of capital, then tune into this session of ‘Where’s the Funding?’ Be sure to stick around until noon for Office Hours with Brian!
Apr 19, 2023
03:00PM - 04:00PM GMT
David Hartin
President of ITC Holding Company
Hosted by Gary Bolton
CEO, Fiber Broadband Association
David Hartin
President of ITC Holding Company
Hosted by Gary Bolton
CEO, Fiber Broadband Association
You’ll learn how to identify the right sources of capital for your business and how to structure them to secure the necessary funding. We’ll even discuss the pros and cons of different sources of capital, so you’ll have all the information you need to make an informed decision. Broadband providers will leave Episode 3 of our “Where’s the Funding” series with better insights on how to structure the capital invested in your companies, and you’ll be empowered to make the most of your business opportunities. Join us to gain the insight you need to master the capital stack.
Mar 15, 2023
03:00PM - 03:30PM GMT
Evan Feinman
Director of NTIA's $42.5 Billion BEAD Program
Hosted by Gary Bolton
CEO, Fiber Broadband Association
Evan Feinman
Director of NTIA's $42.5 Billion BEAD Program
Hosted by Gary Bolton
CEO, Fiber Broadband Association
Discover what you need to know about the BEAD program’s matching funds requirements. Grant applicants must provide at least 25% of the cost of a project. Those who provide more may be more likely to win a grant. Can sources of matching funds come from other state or federal programs, such as ARPA, or the CARES Act? Find out directly from Evan Feinman, director of the NTIA’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. Small and non-traditional providers should attend this session: Don't let this requirement be a deal killer and stop you from expanding your business footprint.
Feb 15, 2023
08:00PM - 08:30PM GMT
Jase Wilson
CEO, Ready.net
Mike Faloon
COO, Ready.net
Hosted by Gary Bolton
CEO, Fiber Broadband Association
Jase Wilson
CEO, Ready.net
Mike Faloon
COO, Ready.net
Hosted by Gary Bolton
CEO, Fiber Broadband Association
The first episode in the free-to-attend 12-part series to help members understand, navigate, and obtain matching funds for broadband grants.
Jan 18, 2023
04:00PM - 04:30PM GMT
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