Tom Loveland, CEO of Mind Over Machines, was named Baltimore’s “Google Czar” by Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake today.
Earlier this year Google announced plans to build and test ultra-high speed broadband networks in a small number of trial locations in the United States. The company has asked municipalities interested in serving as a trial city to complete a request for information (RFI). In his volunteer role as “Google Czar,” Loveland will help the city complete and submit the RFI, while working to build business support for the effort.
“Baltimore is a tinderbox of innovation. Google Fiber is the spark, a game-changer that could turn Baltimore into a global innovation leader,” Mr. Loveland said. “Mayor Rawlings-Blake understands that and I’m honored to serve the City.”
A number of Maryland Chamber member companies have already lent their support to the grassroots effort, including Johns Hopkins, UnderArmour, Morgan State University, Blue Sky Factory, R2integrated, The Sutter Group, Substance 151, The Maryland Zoo, Global Design Interactive and many others. You can learn more, and add your support by visiting www.bmorefiber.com.
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