Press Releases: August 2008

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Connected Nation Brings National Broadband Dialogue to Kentucky

Louisville, KY: Today, the Connect! Tour assembled state telecom leaders, public officials and business leaders to identify opportunities for extending Kentucky’s recent broadband gains and nationally-recognized broadband leadership position. The Connect! Tour is a national effort coordinated jointly by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Connected Nation, the parent company of ConnectKentucky, and sponsored locally by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and Greater Louisville, Inc. to promote the importance and benefits of broadband and related technologies. The Louisville event is one of a series of regional dialogues to be held across the United States.

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AT&T Donates $75,000 to Computers 4 Kids at Louisville’s Connect! Tour

Louisville, KY: Today, AT&T presented a $75,000 check to ConnectKentucky’s Computers 4 Kids (C4K) program for computers and technology upgrades to local non-profit agencies that provide after-school programs and services to students in Jefferson County. This is the second donation and serves as a demonstration of AT&T Foundation’s commitment to building a common understanding about the importance and relevance of technology in enhancing excellence in underprivileged populations, enabling individuals to improve their lives through technological exposure all while reinforcing their commitment to education and society.