Miami County Connectivity Council
The Miami County Connectivity Council (MCCC) is an open, collaborative group of organizations committed to ensuring access to the internet and the ability to engage the digital world throughout Miami County, Kansas.
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Economic Development
Projects in action
KC Futures DAO
Empowering Kansas City with Collective Decision-Making
Digital Life Exchange (DLX)
The Digital Life Exchange (DLX) is a consortium of direct-service organizations and resource providers committed to active collaboration to better meet the digital needs of vulnerable and underserved populations across the greater Kansas City metro area.
MO Goes Tech
Organizations are invited to apply for the first MO Goes Tech cohort, and each selected organization will receive a $2,000 microgrant that includes $1,000 for a stipend for the staff trainer and $1,000 is unrestricted funds to boost digital service capacity.
Hire KC – College Internships
Hire KC connects college students to Micro-Internships at local nonprofits who need the extra resources, creating a unique opportunity to prepare students for the digital workforce while helping to build up resilient community organizations in Kansas City.
School of Nursing Metaversity
KC Digital Drive has teamed up with the University of Kansas School of Nursing to develop and pilot the implementation of a virtual, immersive nursing school program to broaden access for prospective students from rural and urban areas in order to support and get students practice- and patient-care ready for new nurses.
Plays
- Convention Center Technology
- Access to Capital
- Support Online Gaming Development
- Technology Transfer
- Innovation Hubs/Tech Districts
- Proof of Concept and Fab Labs
- Marketing the Region
- IT Workforce Development
News
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.
Broadband, Bots, and Blueprints: Tackling Digital Gaps Locally and Nationally
Many partners presented at the May Third Friday Coalition meeting about how they’re tackling the digital divide – from national organizations to universities and local governments.
Integrating Arts Into KC’s Regional Innovation Ecosystem
In August 2024, Kansas City became a hub for innovation at the intersection of arts and science during a two-day workshop exploring how creative professionals can enhance critical materials and biologics ecosystems. This event is part of the NSF-funded ICC Project led by UCLA to develop actionable strategies for integrating arts and culture into regional innovation clusters.
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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.
Broadband, Bots, and Blueprints: Tackling Digital Gaps Locally and Nationally
Many partners presented at the May Third Friday Coalition meeting about how they’re tackling the digital divide – from national organizations to universities and local governments.
Integrating Arts Into KC’s Regional Innovation Ecosystem
In August 2024, Kansas City became a hub for innovation at the intersection of arts and science during a two-day workshop exploring how creative professionals can enhance critical materials and biologics ecosystems. This event is part of the NSF-funded ICC Project led by UCLA to develop actionable strategies for integrating arts and culture into regional innovation clusters.