We are excited to announce that we received a grant from #BTVignite - supported by US Ignite and #BurlingtonTelecom
This grant features the value of high speed internet & will support @Openwords tech development and connect classrooms across borders. Thank you for the opportunity!
We were open about our objectives to exit as a #workercoop #coop or a public benefit corporation. Great to obtain support while being open about a new economy.
In the wee hours of Tuesday morning, the #BurlingtonTelecom #privatization reached its climax, with the #KeepBTLocal #coop's bid being rejected in the final round 8-2 in favor of a sketchy-ass last minute back-room deal.
Disappointing, but also a bit of a relief that the campaign is over, 2 months after it was supposed to have been. One big takeaway for me is that the community capital capacity of the #btv community needs to be better organized for future opportunities...
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