NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association

Ever wondered what superpower NTCA CEO Michael R. Romano would choose for a day? Watch as he answers rapid-fire questions about leadership perspectives, a few personal favorites and what makes him proud to work at NTCA. ⬇️

As #WomensHistoryMonth comes to a close, we’re not just reflecting on the trailblazers who brought us to where we are today, we’re also looking ahead to the next generation of women who will lead the broadband industry forward. Inspired by Shirley Bloomfield's 36 years of service to NTCA and her unwavering support for women in telecom, the Shirley Bloomfield Fund for Women’s Advancement, spearheaded by the NTCA Women in Telecom program, will endow a scholarship with the Foundation for Rural Service for a woman employed by an NTCA member company who is a recent high school graduate, a non‑traditional student returning to school, or is completing her degree. https://www.frs.org/donate

For more than three decades, Shirley Bloomfield, former CEO of NTCA, has been a driving force behind rural broadband — championing communities, elevating voices and ensuring rural America had a seat at the table. As we celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth and Shirley’s remarkable career, lasting impact and the progress of NTCA members nationwide, you are invited to explore the stories, reflections and voices captured in a special commemorative edition of Rural Telecom magazine. The issue, coming later this spring, honors Shirley’s legacy while looking ahead to what comes next. Sign up to receive the digital edition: https://lnkd.in/gARwwB76

Calling all directors: #NTCASummer Symposium, July 13-15, in Cedar Creek, Texas, is the only conference for rural broadband industry directors. Focused insights on governance, community outreach and community partnerships are all on the agenda. Register: https://bit.ly/3OIT8sQ.

Happy #AgDay26! Today, we celebrate America’s farmers, ranchers and agricultural workers as well as the #SmartRuralCommunity broadband providers powering modern agriculture every day. 🚜🌾

Register for the NTCA Marketing and Sales Conference by March 23 to lock in early-bird savings. Gain invaluable networking from colleagues coming to celebrate 30 years of the event in Boston, May 3-5. Learn more: https://bit.ly/40K18Nf.

The Telecom Executive Forum brings #ruralbroadband leaders together for candid conversations about where the industry is headed. With a focused agenda and high-impact networking, you will gain the insights and connections needed to position your organization and the industry for what is next. Register: https://bit.ly/4swrFJE. #ntcatef

Over the past two weeks, our Arlington and Asheville staff celebrated Shirley Bloomfield as she heads into her well-deserved retirement. From tacos in Arlington to a St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Asheville, staff reflected on her leadership and offered best wishes for the future. Shirley, thank you for all you have done for NTCA and our members!

NTCA’s new video series, The Broadband Break, brings you inside conversations with policymakers shaping rural connectivity. In episode 1, Michael R. Romano sits down with Sen. Deb Fischer to discuss the future of USF and key broadband priorities. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/e_Heb_Gp