Speaking Engagements

September 23, 2009 EST



Venable is sponsoring the ARRA workshop at this year's 2009 PCIA Wireless Infrastructure Show. The panel will be comprised of a number of industry experts including Frederick "Rick" Joyce, Partner and Chairman of Venable's Communications Practice Group.
 
Abstract:
The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) has now been signed into law. During the year countless companies have been vying for the $7.2 billion dollars that has become available to promote broadband (including wireless broadband)/ high speed Internet services throughout the U.S.  What are the particulars surrounding this new program? Who benefits from it?  How can you participate in this broad and important federal program?

Venable's Communications Chairman and other industry experts have been tracking the legislative and regulatory changes that affect how you proceed. In this panel discussion, they will provide an overview of the:

• Criteria for obtaining funding 
• Technology Issues and Regulatory Definitions 
• Procedures to apply for RUS/NTIA grants
• Strategies for improving grant application prospects
• The role of the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) in distributing broadband stimulus funds