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How Wi-Fi Can Revitalize Your Downtown Webinar

Wednesday, September 11th – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

More than just the provision of high speed Internet, an intelligent Wi-Fi network can provide a Main Street organization or interested city governments a platform for communication, branding, placemaking, and public engagement. A captive portal system provides direct communication to the community about events, businesses, and special promotions downtown. An intelligent Wi-Fi network can also collect valuable analytics on who comes downtown, how they travel, how long they stay, and how often they return. Main Street organizations can use this information to study the impact of events, provide information for business attraction and retention, and drive decision making, just for starters.

Speaker

Katie Meyer


Katie Meyer is the Smart City Policy and Program Manager at Cincinnati Bell. In her role, Katie works with municipalities and organizations to navigate smart city planning and implementation. Prior to Cincinnati Bell, Katie served as the Executive Director of Renaissance Covington for nine years where she implemented public Wi-Fi, several large-scale creative placemaking initiatives, public events, and more. Under her leadership, Renaissance Covington earned the Great American Main Street Award from Main Street America for their preservation-based revitalization efforts. Katie has also served as a downtown revitalization consultant with Thomas P. Miller and Associates developing strategic plans in Hot Springs, Arkansas and Billings, Montana. In 2015, Katie co-authored Walking Cincinnati: 32 Walking Tours Exploring Historic Neighborhoods, Stunning Riverfront Quarters, and Hidden Treasures in the Queen City. Katie earned her M.S. in Urban Policy Analysis and Management from The New School in New York City. She also holds a B.A. in Political Science and Journalism from the University of Kentucky.


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