Evidence provided in this report indicates that Erie County could directly benefit from the creation of a regional municipal
broadband network, anticipating the average 1.1% growth in GDP (roughly $450 million in Erie County) from the creation of
the network, as compared to other communities of its size. In addition, the creation of a regional municipal broadband
network would have many indirect benefits to the economy including faster job growth, faster business growth, and
increased property values...