June 27, 2022
Events are back with a vengeance, and there's nothing like sitting in community to share solutions and fuse partnerships. With focus areas including smart strategies to utilize Federal funding, the power of regional approaches, broadband, and economic development, programs are accelerating across the country. If you have a passion for digital inclusion, sustainability, data security/privacy or mobility, we have opportunities arising for involvement and are getting ready to re-engage with public events. Check out updates below!
Big news - We're hiring! Are you passionate about Regional Innovation, Digital Inclusion, or building something brand new?
Program Manager Supports Executive Director in design and implementation of strategy, programs and partnerships. To apply for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to info@ntxia.org
Digital Inclusion Program Manager: Leads the development and execution of DIA’s portfolio of digital inclusion programs, manages partnerships, operations, and program staffing. To apply for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to info@dallasinnovationalliance.com.
In support of a vision to leverage innovation to create better places, spaces and services for our communities, below are updates and opportunities for partners and the community.
Jennifer Sanders
Executive Director
June 27, 2022
In this week's Partner Spotlight we get to highlight the work of two of our partners - Downtown Dallas Inc. and DART. In collaboration with the Dallas Police Department. Downtown Inc and DART created the Public Safety Summer Operations Plan. The initiative includes new partnerships and DDI staffing, as well as a renewed push for people who live in downtown, workers and visitors to use their dispatch line (214-741-1151) to report non-emergency concerns. The plan also includes the relaunch of the DDI Ambassador position, public-facing customer-service focused employees charged with engaging visitors and residents of Downtown about the best restaurants, retail, entertainment spots, etc., while also focusing on keeping Downtown clean and safe. Congratulations to Downtown Inc. and DART! Learn more here!
Get Connected and Registered to Vote on June 29th at our (EM)Powerment Popup at MLK Library!
DIA Mobile Learning Lab is collaborating with the CARDboard Project to bring (EM)powerment Pop-ups to MLK Library every Wednesday 11am-1pm. This Wednesday, June 29th - don't just get connected, you can get REGISTERED to Vote! Thanks to Dallas County, onsite registration is available! (EM)Powerment Pop-ups bring high speed Wi-FI connectivity, laptops, & skilled staff to provide resources for residents free of cost including registration for rental assistance & other benefits. Come see us on Wednesdays!
Welcome to the Dallas Innovation Alliance Network!
DIA is pleased to welcome Sofia Cifuentes to our team as our new Digital Inclusion Program Coordinator! Sofia is a dynamic, resourceful, driven leader with a demonstrated history of changing the culture within higher education and the non-profit industries. She holds a degree in psychology and is currently pursuing a Masters in Science Information Technology at Dallas Baptist University. Sofia has a proven track record of student outreach, program development and implementation, and Event coordination. One of her biggest accomplishments to date is successfully developing and implementing programs in schools in Colombia that were geared toward bio-safety in the covid and post-covid world. We are so grateful to welcome such a talented person to our team!
Topics of Interest
North Texas Civic and Private Organizations Unite for Innovative Collaboration
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Micromobility operator Helbiz announces intent to acquire Wheels
Local & State
Summer of Safety: City of Dallas offers free and low-cost summer activities for kids and teens
The DEC Network Brings on New Senior Director to Focus on Southern Dallas
Around the Country
Federal internet service subsidy available to eligible households
More Californians are gaining broadband internet access. But Black and Latino households still lag
Tuesday, June 28th: 1:00-2:00pm - NCTCOG SMART Grant Program Briefing and Roundtable. Learn more about the upcoming grant program from USDOT and bring ideas for proposal projects. Teams linked above.
(EM)powerment Pop Ups Every Wednesday
DIA Mobile Learning Lab is collaborating with the CARDboard Project to bring (EM)powerment Pops to MLK Library every Wednesday 11am-1pm. (EM)Powerment Pop-ups bring high speed Wi-FI connectivity, laptops, & skilled staff to provide resources for residents free of cost including registration for rental assistance & other benefits. Come see us on Wednesdays!
Want to have a pop up at your community event? Email chelsea@dallasinnovationalliance.com for information on how to host an (EM)powerment Pop up at your Dallas event!