b'STRENGTHENING THE MIAMI VALLEY REGIONMVRPC Hosts Broadband and Digital Equity ForumMVRPCs Institute for Livable & Equitable Communities hosted the Miami Valley Regional Broadband and Digital Equity Forum at Sinclair College on May 10, 2022. The Miami Valley Regional Broadband and Digital Equity Forum convened local leaders and practitioners from the domains working toward progress on our broadband infrastructure and access challenges.The Institute for Livable & Equitable Miami Valley Regional Broadband and Digital Equity Forum, May 10, 2022.Communities at MVRPC intentionally focuses on livability and equity, launching programs and transforming systems that create a community where all people can thrive. The work of the Institute is concentrated in the nine domains, to encourage cross-sector and community-engaged efforts to enhance livability and equity throughout the region. These domains are Education, Entrepreneurship, Employment & Volunteering, Engagement, Health & Environment, Housing, Neighborhood, Safety & Justice, Technology & Connectivity, and Transportation. During the conference, Broadband Ohio presented newly released county-level maps that visualized gaps in broadband infrastructure according to the latest available data. They shared the details, eligibility and timelines for the state and federally-funded programs to expand access. The event also included panel presentations highlighting innovative partnerships, programs and projects locally. The event concluded with solutions-oriented conversations that encouraged attendees to discuss specific challenges and opportunities in their communities and domains and to create new partnerships.For More InformationLearn more at about MVRPCs Institute for Livable & Equitable Communities at mvrpc.org/institute. 9'