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1 | City / County | State | Municipal Network | Economic Development Examples | Source |
2 | This spreadsheet is part of our economic development page, which can be found at: | http://muninetworks.org/content/municipal-networks-and-economic-development | |||
3 | Opelika | Alabama | Opelika Power Services | Network connects over 30 existing businesses | http://muninetworks.org/content/opelika-ftth-serving-residents-businesses-new-marketing-videos |
4 | Mesa | Arizona | - | Attraction of Apple Command Center worth $2 billion | http://muninetworks.org/content/mesas-focus-dig-once-and-fiber-leases-pays-community-broadband-bits-podcast-139 |
5 | San Leandro | California | Lit San Leandro | Home to world's largest cluster of 3-D printing firms | http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_26283395/san-leandro-entices-tech-startups-entrepreneurs |
6 | Westlake OSIsoft Technology Complex | http://muninetworks.org/content/fiber-infrastructure-helping-turn-san-leandro-tech-hub | |||
7 | Santa Monica | California | City Net | $700,000 in yearly savings that can be reinvested in local economy | http://www.bbpmag.com/MuniPortal/EditorsChoice/1114editorschoice.php |
8 | Network supports American Film Market campus, tech expos, and Fortune 500 corporate events | http://muninetworks.org/content/city-net-brings-100-gbps-santa-monica-california | |||
9 | Longmont | Colorado | NextLight | Extra installation crews hired to meet demand for fiber | http://www.timescall.com/longmont-local-news/ci_28030675/longmonts-nextlight-internet-ranked-third-fastest-u-s |
10 | Circle Graphics, production company, improves delivery speeds | http://muninetworks.org/content/longmonts-nextlight-offers-businesses-residents-third-fastest-internet-us | |||
11 | Lake County | Florida | Lake County Fiber Optics | Munn's Air Conditioning and Heating served by network | http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=925973 |
12 | Martin County | Florida | ITS Fiber | Local hospital leases dark fiber from network | http://ilsr.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/martin-county-fiber.pdf |
13 | Dawsonville | Georgia | North Georgia Network | JumpinGoat Coffee Roasters goes online year-round | http://www.thedahloneganugget.com/view/full_story_free/21953072/article-Lumpkin-County-to-be-site-of-new-data-center?instance=breakingNews_article |
14 | Data center moves to county - 10-12 jobs & expanded tax base | http://muninetworks.org/content/first-btop-project-connects-rural-north-georgia-communities | |||
15 | LaGrange | Georgia | - | Kia manufacturing facility - 2500 jobs | http://muninetworks.org/content/lagrange-muni-network-serves-business-and-government-georgia |
16 | Monroe | Georgia | Monroe Fiber | Businesses save $750 dollars a month for faster connections | http://muninetworks.org/content/georgia-monroe-muni-network-created-jobs-lowered-bills |
17 | Thomasville | Georgia | Community Network Services | Downtown renovation sees new condos built | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxbiISfAGWA#t=14 |
18 | 219 workers brought to Main Street | http://muninetworks.org/content/georgia-thomasville-combines-tradition-and-technology-downtown-success | |||
19 | Aurora | Illinois | OnLight Aurora | Seminars for local businesses on using the network for growth | http://muninetworks.org/content/onlight-aurora-partners-city-better-connectivity-illinois |
20 | Alarm Detection Systems saves money by using network | http://muninetworks.org/content/transcript-community-broadband-bits-episode-38 | |||
21 | Princeton | Illinois | IVNet | Saves 300 jobs with Ingersoll Rand | http://muninetworks.org/content/jason-bird-explains-how-princeton-kept-jobs-community-publicly-owned-fiber-network |
22 | OnLight Aurora brings advanced technology to local schools | http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-08-05/features/ct-tl-naperville-aurora-d204-technology-bts-20130808_1_more-laptops-superintendent-kathy-birkett-students | |||
23 | Auburn | Indiana | Auburn Essential Services | Cooper Tire and Rubber stays in Auburn, saving 75 jobs | http://muninetworks.org/content/auburn-essential-services-workhorse-northeast-indiana-saves-jobs-serves-public |
24 | Scottsburg | Indiana | BreezeACCESS | Chrysler dealership stays in town | http://muninetworks.org/sites/www.muninetworks.org/files/2006%20-%20alvarion.pdf |
25 | South Bend | Indiana | Metronet Zing | Gramtel data center | http://www.bbpmag.com/MuniPortal/EditorsChoice/1114editorschoice.php |
26 | Healthcare clinics use network for telehealth | http://muninetworks.org/content/metronet-zings-dark-fiber-saves-big-bucks-south-bend | |||
27 | Cedar Falls | Iowa | Cedar Falls Utilities | Industrial park goes from 27 to 160 businesses and $5 to $270 million valuation in one year | http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/branstad-in-cedar-falls-to-discuss-broadband/article_e97a3e2b-4892-52d3-b60f-43166108e500.html |
28 | Mudd Advertising partners with community network | http://muninetworks.org/content/mudd-advertising-and-cedar-falls-utility-talk-gigabit-broadband | |||
29 | Indianola | Iowa | Indianola Municipalities Utility | Startup incubation and collaboration with entrepreneurs | http://muninetworks.org/content/indianolas-community-network-spurs-entrepreneurship |
30 | Chanute | Kansas | Chanute Fiber and Municipal Broadband | Spirit aerosystems chooses Chanute - 150 jobs | http://muninetworks.org/content/spirit-aerosystems-chooses-chanute |
31 | MagnaTech stays in Chanute - saving 35 jobs | http://muninetworks.org/sites/www.muninetworks.org/files/fact-sheet-econ-dev.pdf | |||
32 | Franklin | Kentucky | Franklin Municipal FiberNET | Thomas Tractor Co. distribution center brings 336 jobs | http://www.bgdailynews.com/news/local/fiber-optic-network-to-boost-job-hopes/article_e119dbe4-5c18-11e2-a6ec-001a4bcf887a.html |
33 | Lafayette | Louisiana | LUS Fiber | Pixel Magic relocates to Lafayette (100-200 jobs) | http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2012-02-01/broadband-telecom-lafayette/52920278/1 |
34 | Perficient Inc. relocates to Lafayette from St. Louis | http://muninetworks.org/content/three-new-companies-move-silicon-bayou | |||
35 | Enquero start-up opens up in Lafayette | http://www.dailyworld.com/story/opinion/2014/09/10/winning-combination-attracts-tech-companies/15422271/ | |||
36 | CGI creates 400 high tech jobs in technology center | http://theadvocate.com/news/acadiana/9026996-123/new-tech-center-coming-to | |||
37 | Red Ball Technology cites network as reason for locating offices in Lafayette | https://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/editorials/2015/05/23/broadband-competition-cajun-style/cOfdIzHm4JhMigFmVl8buI/story.html# | |||
38 | NuComm International call center employs 1000 | http://muninetworks.org/sites/www.muninetworks.org/files/fact-sheet-econ-dev.pdf | |||
39 | Tapes Again relocates to Lafayette; renamed Lafayette Digital Services | http://muninetworks.org/content/publicly-owned-lus-fiber-network-attracts-another-business-lafayette | |||
40 | Skyscraper Holding relocates to Lafayette | http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2012-02-01/broadband-telecom-lafayette/52920278/1?csp=34news | |||
41 | Vidalia | Louisiana | Vidalia Broadband Initiative | Vidalia Technology Center | http://muninetworks.org/content/vidalia-moves-ahead-new-technology-center-big-pipe-across-mississippi |
42 | Multiple Cities | Maine | The Three Ring Binder | 400 jobs in construction | http://www.fiercetelecom.com/press-releases/maines-1100-mile-three-ring-binder-high-speed-internet-network-complete |
43 | Mid-Coast Hospital uses network to transfer large files | http://www.fiercetelecom.com/press-releases/maines-1100-mile-three-ring-binder-high-speed-internet-network-complete | |||
44 | Cost Effective optical connectivity to 50 commercial locations | http://www.fiercetelecom.com/press-releases/maines-1100-mile-three-ring-binder-high-speed-internet-network-complete | |||
45 | Cumberland | Maryland | AllCoNet | Home-based businesses and second-home buyers attracted to region for wireless services | http://www.bbpmag.com/MuniPortal/EditorsChoice/1114editorschoice.php |
46 | Howard County | Maryland | Howard County Fiber | Public savings valued around $3 million/year can be invested in education, healthcare, etc. | http://muninetworks.org/content/howard-county-fiber-encourages-new-jobs-competition-maryland-community-broadband-bits |
47 | Corporate Office Properties Trust enters into agreement with municipal network in hopes of attracting new tenants | http://muninetworks.org/content/transcript-community-broadband-bits-episode-64 | |||
48 | Montgomery County | Maryland | - | Discovery building in downtown Silver Spring sparks economic revitalization | http://www.bbpmag.com/MuniPortal/EditorsChoice/1114editorschoice.php |
49 | Westminster | Maryland | - | Carlisle Etcetera, women's fashion brand, relocates from NYC | http://muninetworks.org/content/westminsters-fiber-project-drawing-business-new-york-city-maryland |
50 | Holyoke | Massachusetts | Holyoke Gas & Electric | Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center | http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2012/11/holyoke_high_performance_compu_4.html |
51 | Scott County | Minnesota | - | Shutterfly (329 jobs) and Emerson Process Management (500 jobs) attracted to county | http://ilsr.org/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2014/09/all_hands_on_deck_mn.pdf |
52 | Windom | Minnesota | WindomNet | Fortune Trucking keeps 46 jobs in town | http://www.mprnews.org/story/2011/03/24/ground-level-broadband-building-networks |
53 | Toro Corporation (employer of 700) relies on Windomnet services, cheaper than what's available in Twin Cities | http://muninetworks.org/content/transcript-community-broadband-bits-episode-64 | |||
54 | Springfield | Missouri | SpringNet | Expedia moves to Springfield, bringing 400 jobs to community | http://muninetworks.org/content/springnet-continues-driving-jobs-and-revenue-local-community |
55 | John Deere builds manufacturing facility | http://muninetworks.org/content/municipal-network-springnet-great-local-businesses | |||
56 | McLane Company chooses Springfield for distribution facility | http://muninetworks.org/content/municipal-network-springnet-great-local-businesses | |||
57 | Sunrise Media Partners expands call center | http://muninetworks.org/content/municipal-network-springnet-great-local-businesses | |||
58 | Corporate Technologies Advantage expands call center | http://muninetworks.org/content/municipal-network-springnet-great-local-businesses | |||
59 | JMark Business Solutions provides faster services thanks to Springnet | http://muninetworks.org/content/municipal-network-springnet-great-local-businesses | |||
60 | Wilson | North Carolina | Greenlight | Exodus FX (film production company) moves to Wilson | http://wunc.org/post/wilson-north-carolina-and-community-broadband-win-fcc-vote |
61 | Voith IT solutions says network "instrumental" in connecting firm's offices | http://www.bbpmag.com/2013mags/jan-feb/BBC_Jan13_Greenlight.pdf | |||
62 | Brunswick | Ohio | Medina County Fiber Optic Network | Brunswick industrial park keeps businesses and attracts new ones | http://medinagazette.northcoastnow.com/2012/09/21/brunswicks-getting-in-the-speed-loop/ |
63 | Dublin | Ohio | DubLink | Ohio Health headquarters in Dublin | http://muninetworks.org/content/dublink-network-supports-economic-development-health-care-and-supercomputing |
64 | $35 million return on $5.5 million investment | http://muninetworks.org/content/dublink-network-supports-economic-development-health-care-and-supercomputing | |||
65 | Battelle - testing applications for quantum computing through fiber | http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/blog/2014/09/battelle-aims-for-business-use-of-quantum.html?page=all | |||
66 | Hudson | Ohio | Velocity Broadband | Millennium Capital and Recovery Corporation headquarters | http://muninetworks.org/content/hudsons-velocity-fiber-local-businesses |
67 | Ponca City | Oklahoma | Ponca City Fiber | Savings of $3.9 million/year in avoided ISP costs | http://muninetworks.org/content/oklahoma-free-wi-fi-can-muskogee-follow-ponca-citys-lead |
68 | Ashland | Oregon | Ashland Fiber Net | Increasing number of small home-based businesses | http://muninetworks.org/content/ashland-oregon-wants-increase-local-internet-commerce |
69 | The Dalles | Oregon | Q-Life | $1.2 billion data center built in city by Google in 2006, employing 200 | http://muninetworks.org/content/dalles-pays-its-network-debt-ahead-schedule |
70 | Property values rise by 50 percent in one year after google relocation | http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2009/06/columbia_gorge_bucks_economic.html | |||
71 | Kutztown | Pennsylvania | Hometown Utilicom | $8 million stays in the community because of competition | http://muninetworks.org/content/gigabit-nation-interview-frank-caruso-kutztown-pa |
72 | Chattanooga | Tennessee | EPB Fiber | 1000+ jobs with Amazon distribution network | http://muninetworks.org/content/amazons-chattanooga-distribution-center-expanding |
73 | Volkswagon relocates center to Chattanooga | http://muninetworks.org/content/transcript-community-broadband-bits-episode-59 | |||
74 | 150 jobs with Comcast thanks to increased competition | http://muninetworks.org/content/chattanooga-gets-150-more-jobs-comcast | |||
75 | Lamp Post Group, a start-up incubator, calls network "selling point" for new businesses | http://muninetworks.org/content/chattanoogas-network-knoxville-news | |||
76 | Homeserve keeps call center jobs in the U.S. | http://muninetworks.org/content/chattanooga-epbfi-network-leads-more-jobs | |||
77 | TractManager says network gives them "competitive advantage" | http://muninetworks.org/sites/www.muninetworks.org/files/fact-sheet-econ-dev.pdf | |||
78 | 3,600 jobs created in first ten years, according to academic study | http://muninetworks.org/sites/www.muninetworks.org/files/fact-sheet-econ-dev.pdf | |||
79 | Global Green Lighting installs LED throughout city; 250 jobs assembling system for city; 1000 hired at Global Green | http://muninetworks.org/content/green-lighting-chattanooga-savings-safety-and-jobs | |||
80 | Jackson | Tennessee | Jackson Energy Authority | theCO, an entrepreneur and innovation center, uses JEA network | http://www.jacksonsun.com/story/news/local/2015/06/27/jackson-one-seven-tennessee-recognized-gig-city/29413037/ |
81 | Morristown | Tennessee | FiberNET | Savings of ~$5 million/year can be reinvested in public amenities | http://muninetworks.org/content/morristown-explains-why-it-built-fiber-network-itself-community-broadband-bits-35/ |
82 | 228 jobs brought to community through Oddello Industries | http://muninetworks.org/content/morristown-network-creates-cost-savings-and-spurs-job-growth | |||
83 | Molecular Pathology Laboratory Network (MPLN) relocates in city | http://muninetworks.org/content/morristown-network-creates-cost-savings-and-spurs-job-growth | |||
84 | Pulaski | Tennessee | PES Energize | A printing company located in Pulaski can send large files to Los Angeles headquarters | https://roisforyou.wordpress.com/2011/05/11/the-world-wide-wait-is-over-in-pulaski-tn/ |
85 | Tullahoma | Tennessee | LighTUBe | Agisent Technology Inc., formerly known as J2 Software Solutions, brings business to Tullahoma | http://muninetworks.org/sites/www.muninetworks.org/files/fact-sheet-econ-dev.pdf |
86 | 1st Choice Realtor triples sales in one year after moving listings online | http://www.publicintegrity.org/2014/08/28/15404/how-big-telecom-smothers-city-run-broadband | |||
87 | Kendall County | Texas | - | Wineries back on the map because of FTTH network | http://www.bbpmag.com/MuniPortal/EditorsChoice/1114editorschoice.php |
88 | Spanish Fork | Utah | Spanish Fork Community Fiber Network | Community savings of over $2 million/year | http://muninetworks.org/content/spanish-fork-discusses-stunning-success-community-broadband-bits-podcast-60 |
89 | Bristol | Virginia | Bristol Virginia Utilities (BVU) | Northrup Grumman | http://www.economist.com/node/15549324 |
90 | Alpha Natural Resources Stays Local | http://muninetworks.org/content/remapping-debate-covers-community-network-successes | |||
91 | DirecTV uses Optinet for virtual call center, employing 100 | http://muninetworks.org/sites/www.muninetworks.org/files/fact-sheet-econ-dev.pdf | |||
92 | CGI (and Northrup Grumman) create 700 jobs worth twice median wage | http://muninetworks.org/sites/www.muninetworks.org/files/fact-sheet-econ-dev.pdf | |||
93 | Danville | Virginia | nDanville | Danville Regional Medical Center expansion | https://roisforyou.wordpress.com/2013/10/06/two-economic-development-lessons-from-danville-vas-fiber-network/ |
94 | EcomNets comes to Danville with 160 jobs | http://articles.wdbj7.com/2011-02-15/danville-s-director_28538249 | |||
95 | Zeyuan chooses Danville over Los Angeles for first U.S. facility | http://muninetworks.org/content/danville-continues-attract-jobs-region-after-building-fiber-network | |||
96 | GOK International opens headquarters and showroom (300 planned jobs) | http://muninetworks.org/content/danville-continues-attract-jobs-region-after-building-fiber-network | |||
97 | IKEA manufacturing center | http://www.bbpmag.com/MuniPortal/EditorsChoice/1111editorschoice.php | |||
98 | Martinsville | Virginia | MiNet | Faneuil call center | http://muninetworks.org/content/broadband-boosts-economy-southern-virginia |
99 | non | http://muninetworks.org/content/broadband-boosts-economy-southern-virginia | |||
100 | Sparta Inc | http://muninetworks.org/content/broadband-boosts-economy-southern-virginia |