3/12/18 Tobacco Commission Approves Funding Requests For Broadband Expansion
Written by Jordan Butler
TOBACCO COMMISSION MEETS IN RICHMOND
Commission Approves 9 Funding Requests for Broadband Expansion Projects
Richmond, VA – The Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission met on Thursday, March 8th to review proposals to extend broadband service. The Commission approved 9 funding requests for broadband expansion projects in Southern and Southwest Virginia, totaling more than $11 million in new spending. The projects approved at this meeting will result in broadband becoming available for more than 31,000 homes and businesses and Tobacco Commission investment will be matched by more than $16 million in additional funds.
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