WISPs and State Government Broadband and Disaster Coordinators in the Gulf Coast Region are invited to a one day meeting in Mobile, Alabama at the Mobile Convention Center. This is a free event, breakfast and lunch will be provided.
The agenda is tentative at this time. I am looking for volunteers to fine tune the agenda and assist with getting state broadband leaders and disaster readiness coordinators to come and speak at this meeting. I would also like to thank Mike Francis from JMF Solutions/WaveFly <http://jmfsolutions.net/> for donating the use of the Arthur R Outlaw Mobile Convention Center meeting space for this event. WHEN Wednesday, June 4, 2014 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM WHERE Arthur R Outlaw Mobile Convention Center <http://www.mobileconventions.com/> 1 S Water St Mobile, Alabama 36602 USA HOTEL Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza <http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mobrv-renaissance-mobile-riverview-pl aza-hotel/> 64 South Water Street Mobile, AL 36602 251-438-4000 <http://www.cvent.com/d/j4qxxx> Thanks to the Event Sponsors <http://www.cticonnect.com/> <http://www.winncom.com/> <http://wavonline.com/> <http://www.ipifony.com/> Wednesday, June 4, 2014 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Registration and Networking 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM How is WISPA Helping You? Have you never heard of WISPA? Did you know there are over 800 members from the WISP Industry that have developed a grassroots community that lobbies the FCC and Congress for better rules and laws to protect our interests. Some great things are happening with additional spectrum right now. You will hear a full review of current and future programs. 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM FCC Spectrum Report and More by Steve Coran 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Exhibitor Introductions Each Exhibitor will have 3-5 minutes to introduce their product line to the WISP Attendees 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Lunch It is time to eat! 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Visit Exhibitor Tables When you finish lunch, feel free to visit the exhibitors to learn more about their products. 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Hurricanes and Tornadoes, How WISPs can react faster than anyone! The next disaster in the Gulf Coast Region may just be days away. How can the WISP industry interact with local and state governments, other operators and FEMA to restore communications quickly in the devastation of a disaster. 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM Gulf Coast WISP Success Stories 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM More Exhibitor and Networking Time 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM Gulf Coast WISP Challenges and Accomplishments Network with other WISPs in the Gulf Coast States and talk about problems, solutions, and trials we have faced and overcome. <http://www.wispapalooza.net/> Join us at WISPAPALOOZA 2014 in Las Vegas, Oct. 11th - 18th Respectfully, Rick Harnish Executive Director WISPA 260-622-5699 Cell 866-317-2851 Ext. 101 WISPA Office 260-622-5774 Direct Line Skype: rick.harnish. [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> (Rick and Trina)
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