SAN ANTONIO, Texas - A recent webinar hosted by Connect Humanity was titled, ““Digital Equity in South Texas: Paths Forward.”
The webinar was held to provide more information about Connect Humanity’s plans to build a $10 million fund to help finance the digitalization of small businesses in the Texas border region.
The webinar was moderated by Jordana Barton-Garcia, a senior fellow at Connect Humanity. The webinar included entrepreneurs and local leaders that discussed the importance of investments in digital infrastructure, broadband affordability, and skills — and how this can act as a catalyst to help build the foundation for a vibrant South Texas economy.
One of the speakers was Louis Escareño, of the U.S.-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership. Here is an audio recording of his opening remarks: