South Bend Innovation & Technology

Recently, @InnovationCoSB has been working with the SB Connectivity Coalition to give feedback on how Indiana will be distributing over $868 million in broadband funding. Check out the blog below to learn more about our comments and this historic moment! medium.com/innovation-in-…

Currently in a packed breakout room where @DKLinn is talking alongside other government leaders about broadband consumer protection and digital equity at #NetInclusion24! southbendin.gov/digitalequity

#govtechlive!

Stay tuned for updates from our team on how we’re approaching training and guidelines to maximize the positive use of generative AI in South Bend!

Our team is currently at the @govtechnews Indiana Digital Government Summit, where our Director of Apps Jeff Haupt is discussing our efforts around AI use in the City of South Bend!

Our Tech Equity Manager Patrick McGuire is at #AnchorNets today with @SHLBCoalition speaking about our CBRS partnership with @SouthBendCSC and @enFocusImpact! Click below to learn more ⬇️ nd.edu/stories/bridgi…

Are you or is someone you know looking for a collaborative, community-focused role to help bridge the digital divide? 🖥️ @enFocusImpact is hiring an Assistance Lead to increase Affordable Connectivity Program signups in South Bend! ⬇️ enfocus.hire.trakstar.com/jobs/fk0vhr9/?…

Recently, our team has been hard at work promoting the Affordable Connectivity Program in South Bend. This #LifelineAwarenessWeek, we want to remind you that Lifeline can also provide discounts on phone and internet services (even on top of the ACP!) to eligible households 🛜

Or, build the budget online at southbendin.gov/budget/!

Come build the budget with our team at Potawatomi Park’s Summer Concert Series!

This week, our Director of Civic Innovation Madi Rogers is at @MetroLabNetwork's Summit learning from cities where university partnerships drive progress. A panel today focused on the future of AI for cities and universities. We're eager to use these insights in the Bend!

Fantastic news: @NTIAgov announces $868 million allocation for Indiana so that every Hoosier can access high-speed internet services. #internetforall

A milestone moment for the nearly 8.5M homes & small businesses across 🇺🇸 who lack Internet access! Every state and territory in America now know how much 💰 they’ll need to connect everyone to affordable, reliable, high-speed #InternetForAll. 📖More⬇️ internetforall.gov/news-media/bid…

We're honored to share that South Bend has received Gold Certification from @WhatWorksCities! @CityofSouthBend and our partners are eager to continue working to better serve our residents and show that #CitiesWinWithData!

That's why our team is launching our Creating Connections ACP Outreach Program to increase uptake of this life-changing program in South Bend. We're currently seeking contractors to perform services at the core of this program! @patrickrmcguire/help-us-create-connections-in-south-bend-e2c94fd06d0e" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@patrickrmcgui…

The ACP, a federal program offering discounts of up to $30/month on internet service, is underused in South Bend. @EdSuperHighway estimates that only 35% of eligible households in our community are signed up. educationsuperhighway.org/no-home-left-o…

We are proud to support the #OnlineForAll campaign to spread the word about the Affordable Connectivity Program! Visit onlineforall.org to learn more.

Last year, our team launched South Bend's first citywide digital literacy survey. I'm excited to share our process and some of the results! link.medium.com/uyfOz38htAb

🚀 Gearing up for the future, @CityofSouthBend, Indiana is stepping into the digital age with plans to incorporate more smart city technology into its urban framework. 🎙️ We had the unique opportunity to sit down with Madi Rogers, the city's Director of Civic Innovation, for an exclusive, insightful discussion. 💡 From their smart city agenda to their smart sewage project, learn more about the exciting innovations in store for this city, as well as the hurdles they are overcoming along the way. 🔗 Dive into our full interview with Madi kurrantinsights.com/playing/featur… to discover more about South Bend's inspiring journey towards a smarter, more sustainable future. #SmartCities #Innovation #UrbanPlanning #SouthBend #SmartTechnology #CivicInnovation

Thank you so much to @KurrantI for chatting with us about our smart city strategy at @smartcityc last week! Follow the link to see how we’re working to leverage data and tech to better serve and empower our residents. kurrantinsights.com/playing/featur…