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• AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER FOUNDATION DONATES 20 NCLO COMPUTERS TO MODEL LABORATORY SCHOOL AT EKU
  Monday, September 24, 2007
  Today, a ceremony was held at Eastern Kentucky University’s Model Laboratory School celebrating the donation of 20 computers by American Electric Power (AEP) Foundation. The computers were donated through ConnectKentucky’s No Child Left Offline (NCLO) program, an innovative initiative designed to help close the digital divide among Kentucky’s youth.
• CONNECTKENTUCKY SUCCESS SPURS GROWTH
  Thursday, August 09, 2007
  Since the launch of Kentucky’s Prescription for Innovation in late 2004, ConnectKentucky has facilitated efforts garnering unprecedented success in broadband deployment and technology advancement. Utilizing what is becoming known as the Connected Nation model for technology expansion, ConnectKentucky has helped the Commonwealth become a national leader in technology adoption and planning with a #1 ranking for growth in broadband technology.
• IVY LEAGUE STUDY RANKS KENTUCKY NEAR TOP IN GOVERNMENTAL USE OF TECHNOLOGY
  Tuesday, July 31, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher’s initiative to bring Kentucky state government into the digital age has been singled out for honors in an Ivy League study.
• U.S. CONGRESS PROPOSES NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY EFFORT TO MODEL KENTUCKY INNOVATION
  Tuesday, May 15, 2007
  The United States Congress has numerous efforts underway to establish a national initiative to replicate Kentucky’s nation-leading technology development success that has resulted from ConnectKentucky’s implementation of Governor Ernie Fletcher’s Prescription for Innovation.
• RESULTS VALIDATE CONNECTKENTUCKY AS MODEL FOR TECHNOLOGY GROWTH
  Monday, April 23, 2007
  National Leaders to Promote Kentucky as Model for a “Connected Nation." Kentucky’s growth rate for jobs in the Information Technology (IT) sector over the last two years outpaced that of the national average, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER RECOGNIZES TECHNOLOGY INNOVATORS DURING ANNUAL “TECH DAY IN KENTUCKY”
  Thursday, March 01, 2007
  Governor Recognizes Kentucky’s technology progress, announces 2007 recipients of the Governor's Technology Awards
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER PRESENTS FREE, REFURBISHED COMPUTERS TO LAWRENCE COUNTY STUDENTS
  Wednesday, January 24, 2007
  105 families receive No Child Left Offline computers following a donation from American Electric Power Foundation
• AEP FOUNDATION AWARDS $100,000 FOR 500 NO CHILD LEFT OFFLINE COMPUTERS
  Friday, November 17, 2006
  Lawrence, Carter and Morgan counties in eastern Kentucky will be the recipients of the 500 No Child Left Offline computers
• Concord, KY receives $94,430 in federal broadband grants
  Saturday, November 04, 2006
  Concord, Kentucky named recipient of the 2006 Rural Utilities Services' Community Connect Grants
• Berry, KY receives $209,891 in federal broadband grants
  Tuesday, October 24, 2006
  Berry, Kentucky named recipient of the 2006 Rural Utilities Services' Community Connect Grants
• Monterey, KY receives $214,153 in federal broadband grants
  Tuesday, October 10, 2006
  Monterey, Kentucky named recipient of the 2006 Rural Development's Community Connect Grants
• FIRST NO CHILD LEFT OFFLINE COMPUTER DONATIONS FROM U OF L
  Thursday, September 21, 2006
  The University of Louisville donates 77 computers for No Child Left Offline Program
• Nearly $1 million in broadband grants awarded to four Kentucky communities
  Tuesday, September 19, 2006
  Berry, Columbus, Concord and Monterey named recipients of the 2006 Rural Utilities Services' Community Connect Grants
• Andrew V. McNeill joins ConnectKentucky staff
  Wednesday, September 06, 2006
  ConnectKentucky announces the addition of Andrew McNeill as Executive Director for Policy and Advocacy
• ConnectKentucky Awarded National Excellence in Innovation Award by U.S. EDA
  Wednesday, August 30, 2006
  The U.S. Economic Development Administration presented ConnectKentucky with Excellence in Innovation Award recognizing the technology leader as a national model for economic development
• ConnectKentucky Announces Summer Research Series
  Wednesday, June 14, 2006
  ConnectKentucky’s Technology Assessment Study installments highlight Kentuckians’ use of computers and the Internet
• "NO CHILD LEFT OFFLINE" RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD
  Tuesday, June 06, 2006
  ConnectKentucky initiative recognized by Southern Growth Policies Board as one of the South’s most innovative technology initiatives
• ConnectKentucky Named Winner of National Economic Development Excellence Award by U.S. EDA
  Thursday, June 01, 2006
  Economic Development Administration’s Excellence in Innovation Award recognizes ConnectKentucky as nation’s leading economic development effort using innovative strategies for maximum results.
• U.S. EDA Names ConnectKentucky Finalist for Economic Development Excellence Award
  Tuesday, May 23, 2006
  ConnectKentucky recognized by the Economic Development Administration as one of three national finalists for EDA’s Excellence in Innovation Award.
• Telecom Industry Deregulation Leads to Broadband Availability for Kentucky’s Rural Communities
  Wednesday, May 17, 2006
  Kentucky’s local telephone companies announce aggressive broadband expansion plans on the heels of industry deregulation
• OWSLEY COUNTY STUDENTS RECEIVE FREE, REFURBISHED COMPUTERS AND LEXMARK PRINTERS
  Friday, May 12, 2006
  Today, 54 Owsley County eighth-grade students and their families received free home computers, software and printers through the No Child Left Offline program. The Owsley County distribution marks the fifth distribution of computers through the innovative program. No Child Left Offline recycles and refurbishes surplus state computers and distributes them to eighth graders without computers at home.
• Governor Fletcher Announces New ConnectKentucky Partners
  Monday, May 01, 2006
  ESRI, Keane, The Lane Report and WildBlue Join the ConnectKentucky Partnership
• CLAY COUNTY STUDENTS RECEIVE FREE, REFURBISHED COMPUTERS AND LEXMARK PRINTERS
  Wednesday, March 29, 2006
  Today, more than 200 Clay County low-income, eighth-grade students and their families received free home computers, software and printers through the No Child Left Offline program. The Clay County distribution marks the second distribution of computers through the innovative program, and it is the largest single distribution to date. No Child Left Offline recycles and refurbishes surplus state computers and distributes them to eighth graders without computers at home.
• Broadband Bills Help Kentucky’s Rural Communities
  Thursday, March 23, 2006
  ConnectKentucky supports policies that build rural economies, keeping Kentucky the place of choice to live, work and raise a family
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF THE 2006 GOVERNOR’S TECHNOLOGY AWARD
  Wednesday, February 08, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today presented the 2006 Governor's Technology Awards to a company, individual and student who are leaders in technology innovation. The award recipients have taken great strides in their fields to advance technology in Kentucky and help build a connected, technology-based economy.
• JOHNSON COUNTY STUDENTS RECEIVE FREE REFURBISHED STATE COMPUTERS
  Thursday, January 05, 2006
  Today, Governor Ernie Fletcher presented 193 Johnson County eighth grade students and their families with free computers, software, and printers as part of the No Child Left Offline program.
• West Kentucky Rural Telephone to Deploy Occam BLC 6000 in Move to All IP and Ethernet Access Network
  Wednesday, November 09, 2005
  SANTA BARBARA, Calif. --Nov. 9, 2005 -- Occam Networks(R) Inc. (OTCBB: OCCM), a supplier of innovative Ethernet- and IP-based loop carrier equipment to telecommunications companies worldwide, today announced that West Kentucky Rural Telephone Cooperative has selected the company's Occam BLC 6000(TM) System to upgrade the cooperative's access network to an all IP and Ethernet access network. West Kentucky Telephone will replace all of its legacy digital loop carriers (DLCs) with the Occam BLC in a move to deliver Triple Play services -- voice, video and high-speed data -- to its subscribers in western Kentucky and northwestern Tennessee.
• Governor Fletcher Announces Initiative to Give Students Free Home Computers
  Tuesday, October 11, 2005
  Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher introduced No Child Left Offline, an innovative project that brings together public and private partners to help all Kentucky households join the Information Age.
• ConnectKentucky Forges Partnership With Rural Technology Group in India
  Tuesday, October 11, 2005
  Technology advocates bringing high-speed Internet to rural communities across Kentucky will soon be helping to establish high-tech community centers in rural villages in India.
• ConnectKentucky: A National Model for Developing Information Technology
  Sunday, October 09, 2005
  Kentucky is being recognized as a model around the nation – even around the world – for its innovative program to accelerate the development of information technology
• Kentucky Evaluates Use of Public Property for Expanding Broadband and Cellular Infrastructure
  Monday, August 29, 2005
  ConnectKentucky announced today it is working with Crown Castle International Corp. (NYSE: CCI) to evaluate state properties, including state parks and Department of Transportation properties, to identify opportunities for extending wireless services.
• Rural Telecommunications Congress Announces World-Class Agenda for 2005 Conference in Lexington, Kentucky
  Tuesday, August 23, 2005
  The 2005 Rural Telecommunications Congress is expected to be the highest-impact rural technology conference in the United States. The Commonwealth of Kentucky is hosting the Ninth Annual Congress October 9-12 in Lexington.
• Kentucky Evaluates Use of Public Property for Expanding Broadband and Cellular Infrastructure
  Tuesday, August 09, 2005
  ConnectKentucky announced today it is working with Crown Castle International Corp. (NYSE: CCI) to evaluate state properties, including state parks and Department of Transportation properties, to identify opportunities for extending wireless services.
• Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Grant from Appalachian Regional Commission for Prescription for Innovation Initiative
  Thursday, July 07, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) granted $900,000 to ConnectKentucky in support of the statewide broadband initiative, Prescription for Innovation.
• ConnectKentucky and Computer Associates Join Forces to Promote Development In The Commonwealth of Kentucky
  Tuesday, June 21, 2005
  ConnectKentucky, an organization devoted to supporting the growth and economic development of technology in Kentucky, has, today, announced that its affiliated consulting team, the Technology Solutions Group (TSG) is an ESP (Enterprise Solution Provider) for Computer Associates International (CA).
• Governor Fletcher Demonstrates Opportunity for Wireless High-speed Internet in Kentucky
  Friday, May 06, 2005
  As crowds descend on Frankfort for Kentucky Derby festivities, they will be greeted with a new amenity: wireless high-speed Internet access. Governor Fletcher has launched a demonstration project to make some state buildings and state-owned spaces more user-friendly for visitors. Wireless high-speed Internet access (wireless broadband) will be available to computer-using visitors in the following areas: the Capital Plaza Tower, 24th floor; the Transportation building, first floor; the Old Capitol Annex and grounds, the Frankfort Convention Center, the Kentucky History Museum, and the Capitol building and grounds.
• CONNECTKENTUCKY RELEASES INVENTORY OF STATEWIDE HIGH-SPEED INTERNET COVERAGE
  Monday, May 02, 2005
  The ConnectKentucky Steering Committee met Monday, April 25, 2005 to unveil the Phase I maps of current broadband coverage in Kentucky.
• ConnectKentucky Adds Eight Strategic Partners
  Wednesday, March 23, 2005
  Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today the addition of eight companies to the ConnectKentucky partnership, an alliance of technology-minded companies supporting the Governor's Prescription for Innovation to provide broadband (high-speed Internet) access to all Kentuckians by 2007 and improve computer adoption among citizens, business, and local government.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Summit on Federal and State Resources for Community Broadband Deployment
  Wednesday, January 05, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today the upcoming “Bucks for Broadband” Summit on Federal and State Resources for Community Broadband Deployment for Kentucky legislators, county judge executives, mayors, and community economic development organizations.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Unveils Prescription for Innovation: Delivering Technology to Expand Opportunities in Kentucky
  Thursday, October 07, 2004
  Governor Ernie Fletcher unveiled today his “Prescription for Innovation: Delivering Broadband Technology for a 21st Century Kentucky,” that will provide broadband (high-speed Internet) access to all Kentuckians and by 2007.