Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Youngstown explores broadband for business parks

Business Journal Daily

Businessmen operating companies where Youngstown hopes to establish broadband service say their companies stand to benefit greatly -- and high-speed Internet connections are absolutely essential to prosper in today's marketplace.

Mayor Jay Williams wants City Council to authorize the applying to the Appalachian Regional Commission for financial assistance to install broadband telecommunications fibers in the Ohio Works and Riverbend industrial parks. The total cost of the project would be $175,000, with the city required to put up a 50% match for the funding.

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