NACo Backstage: Broadband
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Conference SessionNACo backstage is where we peel back the curtain and connect you directly with fellow county officials, members of Congress, federal agency partners and other key decision-makers and thought leaders. Join NACi's Telecommunications and Technology Chair, Judge JD Clark as he answers broadband questions with Chris Ritzo.NACo Backstage: BroadbandOctober 21, 2020October 21, 2020, 4:45 pm to 5:15 pm
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NACo Backstage: Broadband
NACo backstage is where we peel back the curtain and connect you directly with fellow county officials, members of Congress, federal agency partners and other key decision-makers and thought leaders. Join NACi's Telecommunications and Technology Chair, Judge JD Clark as he answers broadband questions with Chris Ritzo.
NACo backstage is where we peel back the curtain and connect you directly with fellow county officials, members of Congress, federal agency partners and other key decision-makers and thought leaders.2020-10-21Conference Session2020-10-20
NACo backstage is where we peel back the curtain and connect you directly with fellow county officials, members of Congress, federal agency partners and other key decision-makers and thought leaders. Join NACi's Telecommunications and Technology Chair, Judge JD Clark as he answers broadband questions with Chris Ritzo.


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