Google Fiber: Community Partners

Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Super high-speed connectivity will allow my members to explore a whole host of new ways to communicate, trade, and advertise. ~ Ken Oplinger, Director
Letter of support (PDF)

Technology Alliance Group (TAG)
Bellingham has many assets that make it ideal for technology based business opportunities. ~ Robin Halliday, TAG Board President
Letter of support (PDF)

St. Joseph Hospital / Peace Health
Our medical community is the most connected in the U.S. However, patients in their homes are the center of chronic and preventive care. Multimedia communication will enable and showcase whole community health care ~ Nancy Steiger, CEO
Letter of support (PDF)

Whatcom Health Information Network
Broadband access is the new electricity, an essential infrastructure element for modern life. ~ Lori Nichols, Director
Letter of support (PDF)

Sustainable Connections
Leading-edge technology would make our area more competitive for business development, especially in sustainable industries and those that provide high wage jobs. ~ Derek M. Long, Executive Director
Letter of support (PDF)

Western Washington University
Google fiber would benefit WWU by enhancing student learning, faculty research and our ability to partner with business, community and non-profit organizations. ~ Bruce Shepard, President of Western Washington University
Letter of support (PDF)

Center for Economic Vitality (WWU)
Having access to an ultra high-speed fiber network would enable our clients to communicate more efficiently and to transact business more quickly. ~ Tom Dorr, Director
Letter of support (PDF)

Critical Junctures Institute (WWU)
Fiber would further our mission of working with community partners to transform health care in this community and region. ~ Sheila Brillson, Director of Operations
Letter of support (PDF)

Bellingham Technical College
Education, economic/business growth and healthcare applications abound in this area and make Bellingham the perfect location for the Fiber for Communities Initiative. ~ Thomas Eckert, President
Letter of support (PDF)

Bellingham School District
Introduction of a high speed fiber network to the home would broadly expand the teaching and learning opportunities for our children by eliminating barriers of time and space. ~ Sherrie Brown, Acting Superintendent
Letter of support (PDF)

Bellingham Public Development Authority
Application of advanced technologies by Bellingham businesses and residents underpins this entrepreneurial and forward-thinking community. ~ James R. Long, Director
Letter of support (PDF)

Port of Bellingham
Technology businesses in Whatcom County are thriving and high speed Internet access would be one more key to their continued success. ~ Jim Jorgensen, President
Letter of support (PDF)

Whatcom Economic Council
Ultra-high speed broadband will accelerate expansion of existing, and attraction of new, technology businesses in our community. ~ Nancy Jordan, Executive Director
Letter of support (PDF)

Whatcom County Executive
I wholeheartedly endorse the City of Bellingham's proposal to Google. Benefits for all surrounding communities in Whatcom County would be immense. ~ Pete Kremen, Whatcom County Executive
Letter of support (PDF)

Whatcom County Council
This is an awesome opportunity for Bellingham and Whatcom County. This could be the foundation for jobs and economic development for a generation. ~ Ken Mann , Councilman
Council Resolution (PDF)

Whatcom Transportation Authority
Ultra high speed internet would increase the viability of telecommuting for many of our residents.~ Richard G. Walsh, General Manager
Letter of support (PDF)

City of Vancouver, British Columbia
High-speed services would be an ideal complement to infrastructure in place in the greater Vancouver area and could help to leverage additional investments in the future.~ Mayor Gregor Robertson
Letter of support (PDF)

Northwest Labor Council
It is a fantastic opportunity for the community and we wholeheartedly embrace and endorse it. ~ David F. Warren, President
Letter of support (PDF)