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Broadband Strategic Planning and Implementation: Marion <br /> County, OR <br /> Contact <br /> Danielle Gonzalez, Economic Development <br /> Phone: 503-589-3235 <br /> Email: DGonzalez@co.marion.or.us <br /> Challenge <br /> Marion County, Oregon selected EN as its partner in the creation of a Broadband Strategic Plan <br /> to explore strategies for connectivity to unserved and underserved locations throughout the <br /> largely rural region. <br /> EN's Solution <br /> Our team worked with Marion County to identify opportunities for partnerships with utilities and <br /> private industry to develop a plan that met both the needs and capabilities of each unique <br /> community within the County. The Plan's recommendations included capitalizing on a planned <br /> public works project to deploy additional broadband infrastructure to several of the towns in <br /> which lack of broadband access was most dire, as well as partnering with new internet service <br /> providers to deliver services that meet the needs of precision agriculture operations. <br /> Our Client's Success <br /> The County Board accepted the Plan in 2019 and Marion County quickly acted on the <br /> recommendations, resulting in additional internet service options for several communities as <br /> well as broadband grant funding awards to continue the effort. EN was asked to continue its <br /> work with the County to assist the County with exploring funding opportunities including <br /> emergency disaster assistance for resilient infrastructure following the devastating wildfires of <br /> 2020, as well as broadband-friendly policy development and implementation that will drive <br /> continued investment in the region. <br /> Page 13 ; <br />