Gigabit Ecosystem Building

by KCDD Admin | Dec 9, 2014 | Gigabit Ecosystem Building

Gigabit Ecosystem BuildingBuilding a community that of gigabit stakeholders bent on improving people’s lives. Get Involved Hackathon Participants Businesses Created from Hackathons Fitnet's Debut Ranking in the iTunes Store Opportunity When it comes to gigabit...

Ten Projects Receive $165,400 from Mozilla Gigabit Community Fund

by Jason Harper | Jul 24, 2014 | Gigabit Ecosystem Building, K-12 Classroom Demonstrations

On July 23, 2014, Mozilla announced ten projects in Kansas City and Chattanooga that will receive funding from the Gigabit Community Fund, an initiative supported by the National Science Foundation and part of the broader work of US Ignite. The goal of the Fund is to...

Gigabit Explorer Team Opportunites

by Aaron Deacon | Oct 1, 2013 | Gigabit Ecosystem Building

As we prepare for our Gigabit Explorer event on Nov 1-3, one critical threshold for success is our ability to identify project teams to tackle meaningful, substantive issues for Kansas City using the next generation web. It’s hard to build something impactful in 48...

The June KCCDI meeting spotlighted digital inclusion efforts for older adults, with updates from the Palestine Senior Activity Center. Presenters shared how trust-based smartphone training, scam awareness, and device access are helping seniors build confidence online. The group also discussed robocall scams, community safety, and preparing Kansas City residents to serve as digital ambassadors ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Kansas City’s Commitment to Equity Through Digital Navigation

The City of Kansas City is moving forward with a targeted effort to address digital equity, led by digital navigator assistant Sherrill (Tonya) Williams. Since beginning her role in March, Williams has focused on surveying residents, building partnerships with nonprofits, and identifying key gaps in digital literacy across the city.

Miami County Celebrates More Fiber for All Through Comcast Xfinity Build-Out

Comcast Xfinity celebrated the completion of their internet service provided to businesses and homes in Paola and Hillsdale, Kansas. This event brought together multiple partners including the City of Paola, Miami County government staff, and Paola Chamber of Commerce.