Delta Co. launches Technology Action Plan

Escanaba, MI – The Delta County Technology Action Plan was unveiled Friday at the Delta County Chamber of Commerce as part of the county’s participation in Connect Michigan ’s Connected Community Engagement Program. Delta County enrolled in the program to boost the local economy and quality of life for residents though increased access, adoption and use of broadband.

“We are proud of the collaboration Delta County has exhibited in putting together our community assessment,” said Vicki Schwab, director of the Delta County Economic Development Alliance. “Broadband access is critical to our economy and we now have a plan and suggested approach to increase adoption and use across all of Delta County .”

Twenty-five Michigan communities are currently involved in some stage of the Connected program, and now Delta County has an action plan to make way for greater technology use across the community and pave the way for a brighter economic future.

Developing the plan involved participating in an extensive assessment of the county’s overall broadband and technology infrastructure. The Technology Action Plansets general community-wide broadband connectivity goals to work toward that will support economic development and residential quality of life.

“In today’s technologically advanced environment, connectivity is increasingly a key ingredient in matching talent to employers’ needs,” said Holly Peoples, director of business services, Michigan Works! The Job Force Board. “Access to broadband is essential in many cases to identifying talent and making successful labor exchanges.”

Download the Delta County Technology Action Plan

The Connected Community Engagement Program supports the development of a in-depth strategy for building a “connected” community by reviewing the technology landscape, developing regional partnerships, establishing local teams, and conducting a thorough community assessment of the broadband infrastructure.