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Featured Article, Event filed under Composting, Waste to Wealth | Written by Brenda Platt | No Comments | Updated on Oct 11, 2016

ILSR Sponsors the Fourth National Cultivating Community Composting Forum, Scholarship Fund Announced

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at https://ilsr.org/2017-cultivating-community-composting-forum/

In collaboration with the US Composting Council (USCC) and BioCycle, the Institute for Local Self-Reliance announces two events to be held in conjunction with the USCC’s International Conference and Trade Show, COMPOST2017, in Los Angeles: Best Practices in Community Composting Workshop –  January 23, 2017 Cultivating Community Composting Forum 2017 – January 24, 2017 These events will… Continue reading

Article filed under Broadband | Written by Lisa Gonzalez | No Comments | Updated on Feb 17, 2015

Still Time to Register for F2C 2015…But Hurry!

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at https://ilsr.org/still-time-to-register-for-f2c-2015but-hurry/

If you are still contemplating whether or not to trek to New York City on March 2nd and 3rd for Freedom to Connect 2015, now is the time to take action. Tickets are going fast and seats are limited. ATTENDANCE IS BY REGISTRATION ONLY and this year the event is hot! Register online through EventBrite.com. A… Continue reading

Article filed under Broadband | Written by Lisa Gonzalez | No Comments | Updated on Jan 30, 2015

Fourth Annual IAMU Broadband Conference: March 18th – 19th in Des Moines

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at https://ilsr.org/fourth-annual-iamu-broadband-conference-march-18th-19th-in-des-moines/

Spring is the time for the Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities (IAMU) Broadband Conference in Des Moines. This year is it scheduled for March 18th and 19th at the Ramada Tropics and Resort Center downtown. Don’t forget your swimsuit! Chris will be presenting again this year. He has been there 2 out of the last… Continue reading

Article filed under Broadband | Written by Lisa Gonzalez | No Comments | Updated on Jan 27, 2015

CLIC Presents Special Pre-Conference Event at 2015 Broadband Summit in Austin

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at https://ilsr.org/clic-presents-special-pre-conference-event-at-2015-broadband-summit-in-austin/

The 2015 Broadband Communities Summit is scheduled for April 14 – 16 in Austin, Texas. When you book your flight and reserve your room, plan on coming a day early so you can take advantage of the is year’s special pre-conference event. The Coalition for Local Internet Choice (CLIC) will offer a full day’s agenda… Continue reading

Article filed under Broadband | Written by Lisa Gonzalez | No Comments | Updated on Oct 10, 2014

Wheeler Praises Lafayette’s Network Deployment at NATOA Conference

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at https://ilsr.org/wheeler-praises-lafayettes-network-deployment-at-natoa-conference/

At the 2014 Annual Conference of the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA), FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler praised Lafayette, Louisiana, home of muni LUS Fiber, during his keynote address.  Wheeler addressed a variety of issues, including wireless broadband, the drive to increase competition, and a thoughtful transition to IP based 911 service. While… Continue reading

Article filed under Broadband | Written by ILSR Admin | No Comments | Updated on Sep 4, 2014

SHLB Coalition Offering October Symposium on Anchor Institution Broadband Deployment

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at https://ilsr.org/shlb-coalition-offering-october-symposium-on-anchor-institution-broadband-deployment/

On October 2nd in Washington, D.C., the Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition (SHLB) will be hosting a symposium on “School-Library Partnerships and Other Anchor Institution Broadband Strategies.” Speakers will include FCC representatives, Obama Administration officials, and service providers such as One Community, among others.  The SHLB Coalition is a group of public, nonprofit, and… Continue reading

Article filed under Broadband | Written by Lisa Gonzalez | No Comments | Updated on Jul 3, 2014

Broadband Communities Economic Development Conference September 16 – 18

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at https://ilsr.org/broadband-communities-economic-development-conference-september-16-18/

Join Chris in Springfield, Massachusetts for the Community Fiber Networks conference in September. The meet-up is part of Broadband Communities Magazine’s  Economic Development series; Chris will present at the event. The conference will run September 16 – 18 at the Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel. Jim Baller, Conference Chairman and Principal at the Baller Herbst… Continue reading

Article filed under Broadband | Written by Lisa Gonzalez | No Comments | Updated on Jun 27, 2014

U.S. Conference of Mayors Passes Resolution to End State Barriers

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at https://ilsr.org/u-s-conference-of-mayors-passes-resolution-to-end-state-barriers/

On June 22, Mayors from around the country gathered at the U.S. Conference of Mayors 82nd Annual Meeting. Members of the Standing Committee on Transportation and Communications voted to combine Resolution #115 “Net Neutrality” and #114 “Preserving a Free and Open Internet.” Resolution #115 was of particular interest to community broadband advocates because it called… Continue reading

Article filed under Broadband | Written by Lisa Gonzalez | No Comments | Updated on Jun 20, 2014

Local Leaders to Vote on State Preemption Resolution at U.S. Conference of Mayors

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at https://ilsr.org/local-leaders-to-vote-on-state-preemption-resolution-at-u-s-conference-of-mayors/

The 82nd Annual Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) will be voting on resolutions this weekend in Dallas. It’s time for you to call your Mayor and tell him or her to support Resolution #115 on Network Neutrality and restoring local authority on Internet infrastructure.  The Resolution (page 293 of the Resolutions… Continue reading

Featured Article filed under Composting, Waste to Wealth, Zero Waste & Economic Development | Written by Rebecca Toews | No Comments | Updated on Jun 18, 2014

ILSR’s Brenda Platt Delivers Keynote for US Zero Waste Business Conference 2014

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at https://ilsr.org/ilsrs-brenda-platt-delivers-keynote-waste-business-conference-2014/

ILSR co-Director, Brenda Platt attended this year’s USZBC conference, hosted in Atlanta, Georgia at the beginning of May. Elemental Impact’s online magazine highlighted Platt’s keynote presentation in their blog: For the 2014 USZWBC Conference – Creating Value Through Zero Waste, the superb program topics substantiated the zero waste industry’s continued evolution. Hosted in Atlanta, GA – a city entrenched… Continue reading