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Wifi Pilot Makes Wireless Internet Available in Downtown Athens
Jul 5, 2009
Stephanie Sharp, the founder and CEO of Athens-based Web development firm Plexus, wants to tap the potential of the wireless Internet to boost economic development in the area. The availability of wireless access to the Internet adds another dimension to the quality of life in Athens, making it attractive to companies and businesses looking for a place to do business. Sharp is trying to build a wireless network, dubbed Athens Wi-Fi Pilot, as a pilot project that she hopes will qualify for federal broadband stimulus funds being made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. With the funding, Sharp envisions the project expanding to most of ...
Wifi Pilot Makes Wireless Internet Available in Downtown Athens
Jul 5, 2009
Stephanie Sharp, the founder and CEO of Athens-based Web development firm Plexus, wants to tap the potential of the wireless Internet to boost economic development in the area. The availability of wireless access to the Internet adds another dimension to the quality of life in Athens, making it attractive to companies and businesses looking for a place to do business. Sharp is trying to build a wireless network, dubbed Athens Wi-Fi Pilot, as a pilot project that she hopes will qualify for federal broadband stimulus funds being made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. With the funding, Sharp envisions the project expanding to most of ...
Economic Development is not a dirty word
Aug 26, 2008 by Stephanie
Many who know me know that I am very active in supporting Economic Development in Athens, GA. It has been my pleasure to serve on the Athens Economic Development Board during the last year with many well seasoned and highly educated business and community leaders. NBAF is only one of dozens of projects that we evaluate and support in order to bring more business and job...