 Articles written by Brian Mefford
Connected Nation
Granny B's Louisiana Pillowcase Dresses Go Global
I’ve come across few articles recently that better capture the relevance of broadband to the economy and the sense of hope in America’s rural communities. This is apparent in the compelling story about “Granny B” who is selling her homemade dresses around the world from her broadband connected home in rural Homer (population 5,000). The article also provides a brief overview of Connected Nation’s work in Louisiana. An article summary and a link to the full article are both provided below. More
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