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Kansas Launches Digital-Equity Planning Board with Statewide Summit
The Kansas Office of Broadband Development hosted the first Kansas Broadband Summit on January 19, at Wichita State University, serving as a forum to discuss the state’s plans to promote broadband and digital inclusion across Kansas.
Free from Market Provides an Online Grocery Platform for Those with Special Dietary Needs
Free From Market is an online platform allowing families to order healthy groceries that meet their special dietary needs.
UMKC School of Pharmacy Establishes New Lab Space for Small Businesses
The School of Pharmacy at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) is offering small businesses in the health sciences field the opportunity to rent lab space at the University to support their work.
New Report Provides Analysis on Federal Program’s Impact on KC Region
Get a snapshot of the region’s enrollment in the federally subsidized internet service program ACP, and better understand how the engagement activities from the digital inclusion ecosystem are impacting enrollment.
MetTel is Providing Pre-Equipped Devices to Support Telehealth in Disadvantaged Communities
MetTel is a nationwide mobile carrier that is developing a single SIM solution to help people utilize mobile broadband to access telehealth.
My Digi Records is Creating a Patient-Centered App for Managing Electronic Health Records
MyDigiRecords is developing a patient-centered mobile application that gives users 24/7 access to their medical information.
MO state broadband office to host digital access meetings for Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte and Ray Counties
The Mid-America Regional Council is hosting two meetings with the Missouri Office of Broadband Development on broadband and digital access in Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte and Ray counties on Nov 2nd and 3rd.
Nationwide 10G Innovation Challenge Brings $150K in Awards to Two Local KC Projects
On Wednesday, September 21st, at the SCTE Cable-Tec Expo, CableLabs announced its 10G Innovation Challenge winners including two local Kansas City area projects, both with ties to KC Digital Drive and KU, totalling $150,000 in prize funds.
KU School of Nursing Starts New ‘Metaversity’ to Provide XR-Based Training to Nursing Students
The University of Kansas School of Nursing is launching a virtual, immersive nursing school program to broaden access for prospective students, expand its enrollment capacity, and build a more engaging and effective competency-based virtual curriculum
Digital Scene KC Series Launches, Offering Networking Opportunities for KC Digital Media Professionals
Digital Scene KC is a new happy hour series for Kansas City’s digital media industry, offering digital media professionals, educators, and job-seekers the opportunity to connect, network, and share information about new ideas and opportunities in the digital media space.