SBI Q4-2013 Summary of Activities

Updated state wireline and wireless availability maps, MBI Broadband Provider Portal maps and the online Massachusetts Broadband Map.
Updated and corrected cable and DSL service area boundaries and maps by town.
Analyzed broadband service availability information to support last mile planning and adoption studies.
Reviewed and made corrections to the Community Anchor Institution dataset.
Made modifications to the address data model and enhancements to the address maintenance application based on focus group feedback.
Drafted a scope of work for broadband adoption data analysis.

Added 4 new programs and benefits for a total of 431. The site had over 9,300 unique visitors this quarter, 74% new users.
Launched a cable access television show on Westborough TV.
Continued discussions with the Veterans Administration and Department of Labor to assess the possibility of a regional expansion of the website.
Held 4 Mass VetsAdvisor trainings, including two at the Boston Public Library, and showcased the website at 17 additional Veterans' and regional events.
MBI's Community Manager became a member of Governor's Advisory Board for Veterans' Services.

All four CDCs are working with the small businesses grant recipients to implement their projects, including hardware and software purchases, website development and technical training.
A total of 45 businesses have been awarded $330,316 in technical assistance.
Pittsfield CDC awarded 2 additional businesses.
Dorchester Bay CDC awarded an additional $22,000 to 5 of the participating businesses.
New Bedford CDC is working with Spanish speaking businesses to provide computer training.
Quaboag Valley CDC is compiling stories of program impacts.