Natural Resources Business Specialist
Garret County, Maryland Economic Development
Cheryl DeBerry serves as the rural broadband project coordinator for Garrett County Economic Development in the Appalachian mountains of far western Maryland. In her capacity, she manages three Appalachian Regional Commission grants which fund the project. She also coordinates county government interactions with the private partner, who uses television whitespace and other unlicensed spectrum to serve remote businesses and residences in the rural county.
She brings her more than 14 years’ experience in rural economic development at Garrett County Government. In this capacity, she has provided assistance to numerous new and expanding small businesses, designed and executed digital, web and print marketing and promotions for the local food movement, and represented western Maryland on two statewide governor-appointed commissions.
Unique Opportunity to Network with Broadband Systems Operators* *Includes Telcos - Private, CLECs, ILECs; Cable Operators; Wireless Broadband Operators, Property Managers, Developers, Owners, REITs, Universities, Colleges |
49% | |
Equipment Manufacturers, Suppliers, Distributors | 17% | |
Government/Legal | 12% | |
Consultants, Contractors | 10% | |
System Installers, Service Providers | 8% | |
Financial Advisers, Institutions, Investors | 3% |