Connected Nation Joins The Internet Innovation Alliance to Further Support Broadband Expansion Across America.Broad-based Coalition Committed to Broadband broadband Term describing the radiation from a source that produces a broad, continuous spectrum of frequencies (contrasted with a laser, which produces a single frequency or very narrow range of frequencies). Expansion Grows Member Base WASHINGTON -- Connected Nation, the national non-profit widely recognized for its ability to dramatically impact broadband availability and technology literacy, today announced that it has joined the Internet Innovation Alliance (IIA (1) (Information Industry Association, Washington, DC) In 1999, IIA merged with SPA (Software Publishers Association) to become the Software & Information Industry Association. See SIIA. ) in support of its mission for more widespread usage and accessibility of broadband through wise policy decisions. Connected Nation's commitment to help states and communities increase broadband deployment makes the organization a valuable IIA member. "We are pleased to be counted as a partner among business and non-profit organizations A non-profit organization (abbreviated "NPO", also "non-profit" or "not-for-profit") is a legally constituted organization whose primary objective is to support or to actively engage in activities of public or private interest without any commercial or monetary profit purposes. dedicated to connecting all corners of the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. ," said Brian Mefford, Connected Nation's CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "The time to advance healthcare, improve energy efficiency, create jobs and expand learning opportunities through broadband expansion is now, and our alignment with the IIA is further evidence of our commitment to achieving this goal." With the addition of Connected Nation to the IIA's diverse group of members, the coalition now consists of nearly fifty organizations, including the National Education Association, Information Technology Association of America See ITAA. , National Spinal Cord Injury Spinal Cord Injury Definition Spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord that causes loss of sensation and motor control. Description Approximately 10,000 new spinal cord injuries (SCIs) occur each year in the United States. Association and many other non-profit organizations and businesses. The Internet Innovation Alliance and Connected Nation are dedicated to promoting the economic and social value of widespread usage and availability of broadband. About Connected Nation http://www.connectednation.org/ Connected Nation is a national 501(c)3 non-profit organization widely recognized for its ability to improve digital inclusion. Connected Nation expands access to and use of broadband Internet See broadband. and the related technologies that are enabled when communities and families have the opportunity and desire to connect. For the United States, this means better education, more jobs, improved healthcare, more efficient government and a better quality of life. About The Internet Innovation Alliance http://www.internetinnovation.org/ Larry Irving and Bruce Mehlman founded the Internet Innovation Alliance (IIA) in 2004. The IIA is a broad-based coalition of business and non-profit organizations that believes in the power of the broadband Internet to improve Americans' lives by enabling innovation, next generation services and service providers, and more competitive American jobs and firms. IIA members are committed to more widespread usage and availability of broadband through wise policy decisions. |
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