ConnectKentucky Gains Recognition

For its role in leading Governor Ernie Fletcher's Prescription for Innovation, ConnectKentucky has been recognized as a finalist for the 2006 EDA Excellence in Economic Development Award. ConnectKentucky is one of three finalists in the Excellence in Innovation category for which organizations nationwide are evaluated to determine how effectively they incorporate innovative strategies for maximum results in economic development.

Kentucky's Prescription for Innovation is a comprehensive plan to accelerate technology growth, particularly in the areas of broadband deployment and adoption. The initiative maintains four key tenants for impacting statewide economic development: Full broadband deployment by the end of 2007; - Dramatically improved use of computers and the Internet by all Kentuckians; - A meaningful online presence for all Kentucky communities, to improve citizen services and promote economic development through e-government, virtual education, online healthcare; - Local technology leadership teams in every community to develop and implement technology growth strategies for local government, business and industry, education, healthcare, agriculture, libraries, tourism, and community-based organizations.

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