Project Bobcat

Organization:

Education and Research Consortium of the Western Carolinas, Inc. d/b/a ERC Broadband

Amount:

$174,429.04

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Buncombe

Year:

2018

Description:

This grant provides funding to ERC to construct approximately 4.75 miles of fiber through the Town of Franklin to meet commercial and public sector needs for greater access to broadband. One user, Shaw Industries, needs to expand its production and has committed to adding ten jobs this calendar year. The new infrastructure is also expected to serve one nonprofit, one governmental agency, and at least one last-mile broadband provider.

Contact:

Mrs. Tanya Mull151 Patton AvenueBox 170Asheville, North Carolina 28801(828) 350-2415

Areas Served:

Macon

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