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XLBroadband
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Frankfort, IL

XLBroadband

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Illinois WISPA Meeting July 2014

Hello, my name is Evan, I’m the owner of XLBroadband.com and also the Illinois State Coordinator for WISPA. We will be having a meeting open to all WISP’s in Illinois on July 23, 2014 and would like to see you there. We can make new connections, coordinate disaster recovery plans, learn important information about the industry and more!

If you are in associated with a WISP in Illinois, looking to become one, or if you are a Vendor looking to Sponsor this event, please complete the survey below that will provide us with valuable information. Also, please see the agenda below for more information regarding the meeting.
Look forward to seeing you there!

-Evan

Please take the Survey Here:
»www.surveymonkey.com/s/6XBHVTR

Hi everyone, in order to properly plan the event we would appreciate your input and participation. Please take the time to give us some helpful feedback on some of the details of the upcoming Illinois WISPA Meeting for July 23, 2014.

Please suggest what you would like to see added to our meeting's agenda in the survey below.

Location Options: Bloomington/Springfield/Chicago

Bloomington/Springfield are more centrally located for WISP’s to travel to and Chicago is more easily accessible for Vendors to fly in and provide Sponsorship for the event.

Jason McKemie has a location in Springfield that we may use and it would be good for 40-50 people with space for Vendors as well. Garth Nicholas also mentioned a venue possibility at Illinois State University in Bloomington.

As for the Chicago option, Wav Wireless has offered to host a reception on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, which consists of a cocktail hour and a tour of the headquarters.

Rick Harnish is in communication with Cambium and their possibility for hosting the event on Wednesday, but an exact location is still up in the air. Doug Hass has also offered a possible venue in Chicago.

Also, please keep in mind that we will be having at least two meetings/social gatherings a year and will rotate locations in the future.

Please take the Survey Here:
»www.surveymonkey.com/s/6XBHVTR

Agenda/Registration Sessions
This registration contains the following:
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2014
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Registration and Networking

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Keynote Speaker - Phil Halstead - Executive Director of the Partnership for a Connected Illinois

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
How is WISPA Helping You?
Speaker: Rick Harnish - Executive Director
Have you never heard of WISPA? Did you know there are over 800 members from the WISP Industry that have developed a grassroots community that advocates to the FCC and Congress for better rules and laws to protect our interests. Some great things are happening with additional spectrum right now. You will hear a full review of current and future programs.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
FCC Report - Steve Coran

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
FCC Report by Steve Coran

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Exhibitor Introductions

Each Exhibitor will have 3-5 minutes to introduce their product line to the WISP Attendees

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Visit Exhibitor Tables
Visit the exhibitors to learn more about their products.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch
It is time to eat!

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Interest in Illinois WISP Collaborative Efforts
Bandwidth, Peering Opportunities, Cooperative efforts and more

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Partnership for a Connected Illinois Mapping Efforts and more

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Visit Exhibitor Tables Again

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
RUS Funding and Erate Opportunities in Illinois

4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Further Discussion and Closing Remarks
Open Forum:
• State Broadband Provider's Round Table Meeting Recap
• Peering with other WISPs
• Group Bandwidth and Colocation Purchasing
• WISP Challenges
• and more....