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VCEDC Leads Broadband Initiative for Economic Development

Improved broadband coverage is critical for a robust tourism industry and to diversify and grow Vilas County’s economy to attract entrepreneurs, remote workers, and expanding business.

Meet The VCEDC Broadband Workgroup

The VCEDC Broadband Workgroup leading the broadband initiative includes VCEDC Board Chairman Jim Tuckwell; Broadband Workgroup Chairperson & Research Scientist at UW Trout Lake Station, Noah Lottig and, VCEDC Executive Director Kathy Schmitz.

Each of these individuals is assigned as a “Broadband Buddy” to the Vilas County towns and the Lac du Flambeau tribe, to ensure ongoing two-way communication and support for the towns as we work to help them develop their strategic plans:

Bob Egan

Kathy Schmitz

Executive Director

Noah Lottig

Noah Lottig

Broadband Workgroup Chairperson

Jim Tuckwell

Jim Tuckwell

Board Chairman

Vilas County EDC Broadband in the News

October 1, 2024

The Lakeland Times

Vilas County Board Briefed on High Speed Broadband Success

August 14, 2023

Town of Boulder Junction Celebrates High-Speed Broadband

September 5, 2022

Wisconsin Counties Magazine

Vilas County Becoming A Broadband Destination

August 26, 2022

Northland Pines High School Event

Congratulations to Charter Spectrum

August 5, 2022

NBC. Newswatch 12

Vilas County Broadband Expansion

September 5, 2022

Wisconsin Counties Magazine


VCEDC featured in Wisconsin Counties Magazine

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August 5, 2022

Vilas County Broadband Expansion 8-5-22


Vilas County Broadband Expansion featured on NBC Newswatch 12

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November 9, 2021

Vilas County Economic Development Corporation Selected to Participate in Broadband Discussion


VCEDC is selected to participate in the Broadband for Everyone Facebook Live panel discussion

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September 17, 2020

With Broadband Comes Growth


With Broadband Comes Growth: Digital Infrastructure Spurs Company in Vilas Co.

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Vilas County Broadband Resources

Wisconsin Public Service Commission – Broadband Expansion Grants and Resources
Broadband Now – Great resource for all things Broadband
Federal Communications Commission – Connect America Fund (CAF)
Remoters.Net – Information for Remote Working Professionals
USDA Reconnect Pilot Program – CAF III
Broadband USA Funding Opportunities – A database of Available Funds

Want to learn why Vilas County is one of the best places to live, work, and play?

Reach out to the folks at the Vilas County Economic Development Corporation today!

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Want to learn why Vilas County is one of the best places to live, work, and play?

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