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SUMMARY:Virtual Broadband Coordination Roundtable - Eastern Shore
DESCRIPTION:BEAD Fiber Build Coordination Kickoff \n(Accomack & Northampton\, Trail’s End) \nTuesday | April 14\, 2026 | 10:00 AM | Virtual\nVirginia 811\, hosted by the Broadband Support Specialists\, is convening the first Broadband Coordination Roundtable to bring together member utilities\, utility locators\, and contractors on the Eastern Shore to prepare for upcoming BEAD-funded broadband projects. \nAs broadband expansion accelerates\, early coordination is critical. This virtual meeting provides an opportunity to align stakeholders\, open communication channels\, reduce delays and rework\, and reinforce safety and best practices. Developed with the Eastern Shore Broadband Authority\, the roundtable supports smoother project execution and stronger collaboration across all participants. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND: \nKey stakeholders involved in underground utility work on the Eastern Shore — especially those who plan\, coordinate\, or execute projects. Participants include: \n\nEastern Shore of VA Broadband Authority (ESVBA)\nDepartment of Housing & Community Development (DHCD)\nMember utilities\nExcavators and contractors\nUtility locators\nInternet Service Providers (ISPs)\nState Corporation Commission (SCC)\n\nAGENDA: \n1. Project Overview & What to Expect \n\nOverview of the Broadband Equity\, Access\, and Deployment (BEAD) Program timeline\nTypes of work entering the region (cable\, fiber and satellite)\nInitial geographic focus areas (where the work is starting)\nKey constraints\, including locate workforce capacity and how impacts may vary by region\nGoal: Ensure everyone understands the scope\, timing\, and potential pressure points.\n\n2. Stakeholder Perspectives & On-the-Ground Insights \n\nInput from locators\, utilities\, and contractors\nRegional insights\, including Eastern Shore activity\nLocator company perspectives\nGoal: Share real-world challenges\, align expectations\, and identify gaps early.\n\n3. Action Items \n\nIdentify action items as they arise\nAssign responsible parties for follow-up\nEstablish timelines and expectations\nClarify points of contact for unanswered questions\nShare and exchange contact information\nGoal: Leave with clear ownership\, defined next steps\, and no loose ends.\n\n4. Open Q&A & Coordination Support \n\nOpen discussion and problem-solving\nIdentify coordination needs across stakeholders\nConnect attendees with the right resources\nPoints of contact\nFollow-up coordination\nOngoing support as work progresses\nGoal: Ensure everyone knows who to contact and how to move forward.\n\nBy aligning expectations early\, we can keep projects moving safely\, efficiently\, and on schedule. \n  \nRSVP HERE:  https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/adrs89h \nVirtual meeting link coming soon — please check back for updates. \n  \n⏱ 60-Second Overview \n\n \n\n 
URL:https://va811.com/event/25617/
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