Presents:

A Connected Economy: How Today’s Space Race Is Unlocking Economic Opportunity

When: Monday, November 17, 2025, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST

Where: Virtual

Registration: Now closed. Watch the recorded event HERE.

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Join the Connect Everyone Coalition (CEC) for a discussion exploring the impact of the modern space industry on the American economy, the importance of connectivity for small businesses, and the potential of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to help ensure every business owner, everywhere, can unlock the tools they need to thrive in our modern-day, connected economy.

Hear from experts on how the growing commercial space sector is bolstering economic growth on Earth and leveling the economic playing field for small businesses across the U.S. by enabling high-speed, reliable broadband access even in rural and remote areas that, due to the digital divide, have been left with limited 21st-century business efficiencies, resources and opportunities.

The event is open to all interested parties. Attendees will have the opportunity to share the space with lawmakers and industry leaders and gather expert perspectives on the economic benefits of what FCC Chairman Carr is calling “Space Race 2.0” and its potential to unlock economic advantages for small and local businesses from coast to coast by connecting them to reliable, affordable, high-speed internet.

Discussion topics will include…

  • How the modern space race is powering industry and economic growth in American communities.
  • The proven disadvantages businesses, especially small businesses, face without access to reliable connectivity and the society-wide benefits of expanding high speed internet to those impacted by the digital divide.
  • Unlocking the potential of innovative new space technologies, like LEO satellites, to level the economic playing field for American businesses.

Featuring opening remarks from Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01)
and Congressman Bob Onder (MO-03)

pANEL PARTICIPANTS:

Aden Hizkias, Policy Manager, Chamber of Progress

Mignonne Hollis, Executive Director, Arizona Regional Economic Development Foundation

By incorporating exciting, innovative technologies, like LEO satellite broadband, into our connectivity toolboxes, we can bridge the digital divide and ensure every American business, everywhere has access to the influential tools reliable, high-speed broadband provides.

The event will be open to the press, and we plan to promote the event across social media channels.

ABOUT THE CONNECT EVERYONE COALITION

Join the Connect Everyone Coalition for a discussion exploring how LEO satellites can revolutionize broadband adoption for the space industry and economic growth of small businesses by delivering high-speed, reliable broadband to everyone, everywhere, connecting even the most remote and rural communities that have been underserved or unserved by other connectivity options.