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TELECOMMUNICATIONS & TECHNOLOGY PLANNING
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FIRM
3Q2013
900 South Pavilion Center Drive
Suite 160
Las Vegas, NV 89144
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www.broadbandgroup.com
info@broadbandgroup.com
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© 2013 The Broadband Group
OVERVIEW - THE BROADBAND GROUP (TBG)
Committed to creating value and innovation for clients through the design, implementation
and operation of advanced broadband networks; maximizing client profitability while
benefiting the social wellbeing of the communities they serve.
The Broadband Group (TBG) is a full service technology and telecommunications consulting firm focused on
developing unique plans, specifications, and deployment strategies for the delivery of next generation IP
Voice, Video, Data, and telemetry services for Master Planned Communities, Municipalities, Broadband
Service Providers, Healthcare Providers, and Community Anchor Institutions. Our firm prides itself on
employing professionals with vast experience in financial analysis, engineering design and deployment,
municipal leadership, regulatory expertise, government grant procurements, and real estate entitlement
procedures.
TBG brings multi-industry experience, broadband system operating expertise, proven
strategies, established relationships, and technical/engineering skills to each project, making the
Technology Master Plan™ a core asset for our clients. We are dedicated to the advancement of our clients’
business objectives while maximizing their profitability through the design of communication networks
serving homes, businesses, anchor institutions, and civic facilities with value added amenities.
TBG is at the forefront of ongoing issues and changes to regulatory policies, local governance, U.S. Federal
Broadband Grant/Loan and government appropriations opportunities, and urban development/design
policies. TBG’s reputation and policy organization presence often drives reform and innovation, while
transforming the way in which industries interact; creating opportunities while exploring, developing, and
perfecting previously unidentified strategies for our clients. TBG creates broadband platforms that lead to
economic development & growth, the improvement of healthcare, and the expansion of educational
opportunities.
TBG has developed Technology Master Plans™ and provided broadband technology planning advice for
clients such as the City of Las Vegas, NV and Bloomington/Normal, IL, in addition to large scale, Master
Planned Communities such as Walt Disney Company’s Celebration, Forest City Stapleton, Summerlin,
MeadWestvaco's East Edisto and Nexton, Metro Development Group, YarrowBay Holdings, Brambleton,
Newland Communities nationwide, and the Shams ArRiyadh Innovation Home and Design Center In Riyadh,
Saudi Arabia. TBG is a shareholder in e-Care Nevada, co-recipient of a $25MM Broadband Stimulus grant,
which has been assigned the opportunity and obligation to build and operate a statewide telemedicine
network for Nevada. TBG creates business and technology programs that ensure the construction and
management of successful and profitable integrated broadband networks, aggressive and effective
marketing programs, residential and commercial structured wiring guidelines, and local content intranet and
portal strategies.
TBG has extensive experience in system operations with leading broadband Service Providers. TBG’s
President was a Founding Partner of the Cable Television Multiple System Operator, TriTek
Communications, founded in 1989 and based in Atlanta, GA. TriTek delivered Voice, Video, and hospitality
services to communities in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee, serving over 45,000
subscribers. TriTek’s systems were among the first 750 MHz addressable systems in the southern United
States.
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SISSETON WAHPETON OYATE
NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBE
Agency Village, SD
BLACK DIAMOND
Black Diamond, WA
FLINT COMMUNICATIONS
Akwesasne, NY
TOWNSHIP NINE
Sacramento, CA
IBACOS / SABIC
Shams ArRiyadh
Innovation Home
& Design Center
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
BRAMBLETON
Brambleton, VA
SYMPHONY PARK
Las Vegas, NV
PALMETTO BLUFF
Bluffton, SC
NEVADA BROADBAND
TELEMEDICINE INITIATIVE
State of Nevada
COYOTE SPRINGS
Lincoln County, NV
METRO DEVELOPMENT GROUP
Tampa, FL
CELEBRATION
Orlando, FL
NEXTON & EAST EDISTO
Charleston, SC
“Broadband allows regions and communities to compete globally, attracting new
firms, investments, and jobs with next-generation communications infrastructure.
Looking ahead, American communities without broadband will find themselves left out
of the digital revolution.”
– FCC, National Broadband Plan, March 2010
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HIGHLIGHTS OF TBG ACCOMPLISHMENTS
, State
F e d e r a l
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B r o a d b a n d
S t i m u l u s
Nevada Broadband Telemedicine Initiative (State of Nevada) – The Broadband Group and its
partners were selected by the Nevada Hospital Association (NHA) to create, draft, and submit a
Broadband Stimulus Program Proposal for a $25 million next generation Statewide Telemedicine
Initiative. The proposal was accepted and funded by the US Department of Commerce - Broadband
Technologies Opportunities Program. When complete, this network will enable the administration and
provision of Telemedicine, Telehealth, and Health IT applications with hospitals throughout the State.
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e-Care Nevada, Inc. – TBG is a shareholder under Pinpoint Holdings in the incorporation
of e-Care Nevada, a LEC and broadband Service Provider selected by the NHA to engineer
and design the Statewide Telemedicine Network.
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Flint Communications, Inc. (Akwesasne, NY) – A majority Native American owned New York
Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC), selected TBG to create, draft, and submit a complete
investment grade business model and Round Two Broadband Stimulus application under the Broadband
Initiatives Program (BIP). Under TBG’s management and direction, Flint proposed to migrate from a
wireless network and construct 209 miles of fiber optic cable to deliver triple-play FTTP broadband
services to 1,600 households and 100 businesses in the rural Akwesasne Tribal region immediately
South of the Canadian border.
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Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Tribe (Agency Village, SD) – In partnership with Native Link
Communications, prepared, filed, and was awarded a Rural Utilities Service BIP Technical Assistance
Grant: ‘Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Broadband Implementation Plan’ – to provide the Lake Traverse
Reservation with a comprehensive Broadband Plan encompassing the geographic area of South Dakota
and a portion of North Dakota. The Study focused on renewable energy interconnection to broadband
facilities. A complete engineering plan, consistent with regional needs, was developed with use of the
awarded funds in preparation for shovel-ready implementation of a broadband network serving this
region.
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Troy Cablevision & South Alabama Electric Cooperative (Troy, AL) – Created the Alabama
SmartBand program for Troy Cablevision in coordination with South Alabama Electric Cooperative in
Troy, AL. The Alabama SmartBand initiative was awarded a $26 million dollar Broadband Stimulus
Grant to promote economic development and energy independence in lower Alabama.
With the conclusion of ARRA BIP/BTOP stimulus funding, TBG continues to work with clients
in identifying available Government funded grant & loan opportunities such as rural
healthcare initiatives, Green Energy initiatives and regional telecommuting centers.
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M i x e d - U s e
a n d
M a s t e r
P l a n n e d
D e v e l o p m e n t s
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Brambleton (Brambleton, VA) - TBG has represented Brambleton for 12+ years, creating and
implementing its Technology Master Plan™. Currently at Brambleton, TBG is leading and managing the
Verizon sponsored national rollout of the "Home Monitoring and Control" Program, introducing
innovative telemetry and control technologies to homes in Northern Virginia. Additional initiatives
include planning for network enabled healthcare and telemedicine applications throughout the
community. TBG managed the submission of a Institute of Museum Library and Services grant
application for the Loudoun County Public Library with the support of Brambleton.
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MeadWestvaco (Charleston, SC) – TBG was selected in 1Q12 to lead the technology and
telecommunications planning for the MWV communities, Nexton (5,000 acres) and East Edisto (72,000
acres) in Berkeley and Dorchester counties in South Carolina. TBG is responsible for drafting and
implementing the community’s Technology Master Plan™, managing pre-development infrastructure
specifications, and is currently finalizing partnership agreements to ensure Nexton’s positioning as both
the first Gigabit Community/City in South Carolina and this nation’s first all Internet Protocol (IP) city.
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Metro Development Group (Tampa, FL) – TBG has been selected to assist Metro Development
Group in creating Broadband Connected Communities throughout Central Florida. Primarily in the
Tampa-Hillsborough County markets, TBG's services will advance an agenda for full fiber broadband
connected communities focused on bringing high-speed Data, Energy Information services, and
Distance Learning services to Metro Development Group communities. TBG is currently responsible for
final partnership agreements ensuring that MDG communities are the first Gigabit communities in the
State of Florida.
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Shams ArRiyadh Innovation Home & Design Center (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) – TBG was
selected by IBACOS and SABIC to provide best practices oversight and design specifications review for
these facilities, which are designed to showcase residential home construction innovation throughout
the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Symphony Park (Las Vegas, NV) - A 61-acre mixed-use urban community located in the heart of
downtown Las Vegas. This new community is home to some of Las Vegas’ largest economic, cultural,
medical, and civic projects. Upon completion, the project will encompass an estimated 10-11 million
square feet of commercial/residential development and will be anchored by the Cleveland Clinic Lou
Ruvo Center for Brain Health and the Smith Center for the Performing Arts. TBG has been responsible
for the management and integration of all telecommunications, telemetry, security/access planning,
and broadband access agreements.
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Black Diamond (Black Diamond, WA) – Currently providing comprehensive planning for YarrowBay
Holdings (YBH) related to a broadband partnership for communities throughout the Puget Sound, WA
region. The current focus is on the Master Planned Community of Black Diamond. TBG is responsible
for regulatory filing and processing, as well as the initial qualifying process leading to a strategic
partnership with a qualified Gigabit enabled Broadband Service.
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Township 9 (Sacramento, CA) - A 65-acre mixed-use urban development that serves as the catalyst
for the redevelopment of the River District in the heart of downtown Sacramento. TBG provided Low
Voltage Structured Wiring Specifications and completed a Broadband Feasibility Study related to the
provision of Voice, Video, and Data services to residential, commercial, and retail customers.
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Camana Bay (Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands) - Represented Dart Industries in technology
planning for the largest urban mixed-use development in the Caribbean. TBG has been responsible for
infrastructure planning and design, regulatory and operational review, and regional Service Provider
coordination.
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Coyote Springs (Lincoln County, NV) - Completed the Financial and Network analysis for the
planned and entitled 140,000+ home Coyote Springs development in Clark and Lincoln Counties,
Nevada. TBG now manages the Broadband Service Provider relationships for this, the western United
States' largest future green-field broadband investment.
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Celebration (Orlando, FL) - Drafted the Technology Master Plan™ and developed content and
regulatory plans for a regulated Video transport program for Celebration, the Walt Disney Master
Planned Community in Central Florida.
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Newland Communities - Development and implementation of technology strategies for the nation’s
largest developer of Master Planned Communities.
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R e l a t e d
I n d u s t r y
E x p e r i e n c e
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Expert Witness; 2008 trial testimony related to Municipal Broadband for Gainesville Regional Utilities
Communications (GruCom) - Gainesville, Florida. Successful litigation resulting in approval for
GruCom’s entry as a citywide broadband Service Provider.
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Board member of the U.S. Broadband Coalition, identifying and building consensus on national policies
to stimulate sustainable investments and consistent regulation in broadband infrastructure.
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Past member of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the Mayors Business Council with the sponsorship
of leading Access Network technology vendors.
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Completed negotiations for a Fiber-to-the-Home deployment by Qwest Communications, the first pure
fiber network in Colorado, to serve RidgeGate, a 40,000+ home Master Planned Community.
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Representation of Corning’s Photonics Division related to Fiber-in-the-Loop deployment strategies.
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Created Arizona’s first intranet and drafted the Business Plan for initial Qwest VDSL deployment at DC
Ranch in Scottsdale, AZ.
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Completed alliance agreement between Newland Communities and the nation’s second largest CATV
MSO at Raleigh, NC Master Planned Community – Briar Chapel.
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Created Corporate Technology Master Plan™ and Low Voltage Structured Wiring Guidelines for the J.F.
Shea Company.
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Drafted the Cable Television and Franchise and State Regulatory procedures for the Local Franchise
Authority, Mountain House Community Services District (CSD) in California.
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Representation of Local Franchise Authorities in California, assisting in revising Franchise and Ordinance
provisions to comply with state DIVCA Franchise policies.
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Representation of Vic Urban, Australia’s largest Public - Private Development Agency.
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Created South Carolina’s first Fiber-to-the-Home deployment with the regional Voice, Video, and Data
provider in the 28,000 Acre, 5-Star Resort Community - Palmetto Bluff.
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Created the telecom marketing alliance for Oahu’s premier Master Planned Community - Hawaii Kai.
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Arranged partnership with Bell Atlantic to launch America’s first DirecTV, Fiber-to-the-Home community
at The Pinehills in Plymouth, MA.
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Completed the first “triple play” Voice, Video, and Data revenue sharing plan with Cox Communications
for 8,000 home Community - Rancho Sahuarita in southern Arizona.
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Led negotiations for historic alliance between America’s largest Master Planned Community, Summerlin,
and regional incumbent telecommunications provider, Sprint Communications.
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Founded Cable Television Multiple System operator, TriTek Communications in 1989; delivered Video,
Voice, and hospitality services to 45,000 subscribers in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and
Tennessee.
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SNAPSHOT OF CLIENT LIST
Banning Lewis-Ranch
(Colorado Springs, CO)
Ellicott Town Center
(Colorado Springs, CO)
Pine Hills, The
(Plymouth, MA)
Belleview Station
(Denver, CO)
Estrella Mountain Ranch
(Goodyear, AZ)
RidgeGate at
Lone Tree
(Lone Tree, CO)
Bexley Ranch
(Tampa, FL)
Flint Communications
(Akwesasne, NY)
Black Diamond
(Black Diamond, WA)
Huntsville Utilities
(Huntsville, AL)
Brambleton
(Brambleton, Virginia)
MeadWestvaco
(Charleston, SC)
Briar Chapel
(Chatham County, NC)
Mesa del Sol
(Albuquerque, NM)
Camana Bay
(Grand Cayman, Cayman
Islands)
Metro Development
Group
(Tampa, FL)
Symphony Park
(Las Vegas, NV)
Celebration
(Orlando, FL)
Mountain House CSD
(Stockton, CA)
Telfair
(Sugarland, TX)
Cinco Ranch Southwest
(Houston, TX)
Mueller
(Austin, TX)
Toho
(Osceolo County, FL)
City of Gainesville, FL
(Gainesville, FL)
Nevada Broadband
Telemedicine Initiative
(State of Nevada)
Township Nine
(Sacramento, CA)
City of Las Vegas, NV
(Las Vegas, NV)
Coyote Springs
(Lincoln County, NV)
Nocatee
(Jacksonville, FL)
Palmetto Bluff
(Bluffton, SC)
DC Ranch
(Scottsdale, AZ)
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Shams ArRiyadh
Innovation Home
& Design Center
(Saudi Arabia)
Sisseton Wahpeton
Oyate
(Agency Village, SD)
Stapleton
(Denver, CO)
Tradition
(Biloxi, MS)
Tributary
(Douglasville, GA)
Whetstone Ranch
(Tucson, AZ)
THE BROADBAND GROUP’S SERVICES
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Long-Term Operational and Financial Strategies for Scalable Telecommunications Network Design
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Investment Grade Financial Analysis and Business Planning
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Video and IP Content Access and Content Agreements
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Broadband Service Provider Operation and Network Deployment strategy
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Drafting of Easement and Right-of-Way Language for Reservation of Telecom Rights
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Mapping and Local Exchange Routing Analysis
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Regulatory Options and Analysis
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Conduit Planning, Engineering and Design
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Low Voltage Structured Wiring Guidelines for Residential, Educational and Commercial Facilities
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Community Network (Intranet – Private Portal) Planning
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Market Positioning Strategy and Long-Term Competitive Analysis
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Federal Grant/Loan Representation and Political Advocacy; Management and Filing of Grant
Applications, Grant Writing, and Legislative Advocacy Services
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Creation and Implementation of Broadband Strategies - Facilitating Economic Development and
Growth, Improving Healthcare, Expanding Educational Opportunities, and Promoting the General
Welfare in Cities, Municipalities, and Communities
“Broadband is the great infrastructure
challenge of the early 21st century”
– FCC, National Broadband Plan, March 2010
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FINANCIAL & BUSINESS PLANNING SERVICES
B u s i n e s s
P l a n s
Investment Grade Business Plan documentation to support capital and debt financing requirements.
C o r p o r a t e
F i n a n c i a l
S t a t e m e n t s
Income Statement, Cash Flow, Balance Sheet, and Dynamic Assumptions.
Summary and Investment Grade documents available.
C a p a c i t y
A l l o c a t i o n
M o d e l
This model provides a projection of estimated bandwidth capacity usage. Estimates within the model are
based on current capacity performance of several operating networks. The model projects what bandwidth
is sufficient to run networks, then calculates costs for levels of capacity (T1, DS-3, etc.), which results in an
efficient estimate of both usage and cost to the broadband provider.
B u s i n e s s
F e a s i b i l i t y
S t u d i e s
Provides several different business approaches and options supported by financial & regulatory analysis,
telecom mapping studies, and partnership opportunities.
C o n t e m p o r a r y
I n d u s t r y
S t a t i s t i c s
Statistics pertaining to Video, Data, Voice, and security industries, including absorptions and market
penetration figures.
Incorporation of engineering and vendor assumptions to provide up-to-date
statements on capital structure.
S e n s i t i v i t y
A n a l y s i s
Models may include automated functionality to analyze assumption
deviations, including the effects of market risk, pricing & cost variations,
and market dependence.
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ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES
N e t w o r k
I n f r a s t r u c t u r e
TBG supports and enhances integrated broadband network designs, specifications, and construction
protocols to define a customer-focused product for residential/commercial applications and users.
N e t w o r k
C o n v e r g e n c e
Oversees and manages cost-effective solutions to address multiple services across new and existing
networks. In addition to cost savings, TBG reduces many of the operational difficulties by defining a single
architecture to provide solutions for critical community applications.
C o m m e r c i a l
D e v e l o p m e n t
Identifies, supports, and evaluates products and services that span across all commercial market segments
to ensure that communication and entertainment services meet the demands of the target consumer and
business markets.
O p e r a t i o n
S y s t e m s
S u p p o r t
Assessment of network architecture designs to avoid potential operating limitations. Deliverables include
bandwidth analysis, QoS development, and physical design evaluation.
N e t w o r k
D e s i g n / R e d e s i g n
Develops baseline business objectives and long-term telecommunication requirements to ensure network
sustainability and to facilitate the expansion of required services. Defines analysis of business operations
and network requirements to construct a work plan and project workflow that avoids impact to critical
applications.
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GOVERNMENT GRANTS & APPROPRIATIONS
Grant Writing - Business Plan Development - Legislative Advocacy Services
The Broadband Group recognizes that completing a ‘Winning Grant Proposal’ requires more than simply
filling out an application; a successful Grant must be well-prepared and thoughtfully planned. TBG works
closely with clients to identify qualifying community programs that anchor a broadband investment and
craft a compelling story to ensure the Application stands out from those simply inserted into the federal
process.
F i n a n c i a l
A s s e s s m e n t
a n d
P l a n n i n g
TBG provides an assessment of current financial metrics of business operations and incorporates this
information into specific Federal grant/loan proposals. As a key element of managing Federal Funding
Opportunities, a TBG authored Business Plan addresses the specific early stage as well as long-term
operating budgets related to network expansion and operation.
E n h a n c e d
N e t w o r k
O p t i o n s
A s s e s s m e n t
TBG assesses the feasibility of expanding current product portfolios to include network upgrades, Energy
Information Services (Smart Grid strategy and coordination with Utilities) or other qualifying programs. The
focus is to understand the target subscriber base, analyze projected take rates, and determine ROI for
expanded service offerings.
M a n a g i n g L o c a l ,
I n i t i a t i v e s
S t a t e
a n d
F e d e r a l
Federal, State, & Local Community support is paramount to a successful Grant submission and process.
The Broadband Group, with its ‘inside the beltway’ relationships and partners, will establish a coalition of
support for carefully defined projects. Noting the high volume of competitive applications anticipated in
any government funding opportunities, TBG understands the need to create alliances with non-profits,
governmental entities, and other qualifying stakeholders.
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Develop message for Grant submission, awareness and support from Local, State and Federal
Agencies.
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Ensure Local, State and Federal awareness of Grant submission and align political support
mechanisms. Secure letters of support from qualifying organizations and elected Officials.
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THE TECHNOLOGY MASTER PLAN™
Absent a comprehensive community development strategy, broadband ‘for the sake of broadband’ misses
the fundamental benefit advanced telecom networks can offer. As advanced technology continues to play
an increasingly important role in our personal and professional lives, it is important to understand how
technology can also play a critical role in the life of a community. Not only does technology add a vital and
valued amenity, it also acts as the community’s cornerstone for economic development, while defining its
unique personality and culture.
Rather than looking to the telecommunications industry to define a community’s connectivity through
existing service providers network options, a Technology Master Plan™ allows communities to identify and
define their needs; thus ensuring the availability of appropriate technical infrastructure.
A Technology Master Plan™ is related expressly to the profile, location, demographics, and carrier options
of any development project.
Elements of this document include:
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Investment Grade Financial Analysis & Business Planning
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Management & Economics of Easement & Rights-of-Way Reservations
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Mapping & Local Exchange Routing Analysis
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Regulatory Options & Strategy
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Conduit Planning, Engineering & Design
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Wiring Guidelines for Residential, Educational & Commercial Facilities
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Community Network (Intranet) Planning
W i r e l e s s
T e c h n o l o g y
M a s t e r
P l a n ™
A Wireless Technology Master Plan™ is a wireless facilities planning document supporting the timely
introduction of wireless infrastructure for the unified deployment of multiple cellular, municipal EMS, “Wi-Fi,”
“Wi-Max” and “LTE” services. This document provides analysis and options related to the creation of a
wireless facilities infrastructure alliance that interconnects with, and enhances the hardwired network.
As a compliment to the Technology Master Plan™, this Plan identifies alliance participants in the analysis and
entitlements of wireless facilities, as well as the identification and development of specific wireless
requirements, locations, and technologies.
Early-stage decisions regarding land-use, easements, and right-of-way assignments enable the
financial and strategic options that are most lucrative and give developers the best negotiating
position with incumbent service providers.
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LOW VOLTAGE STRUCTURED WIRING
SPECIFICATIONS
Homes and businesses must be designed and built to receive integrated broadband services through a
foundation meeting all home network Standards. Low Voltage Structured Wiring Guidelines support current
and future home and business management systems, local area networks, and digital audio/video solutions.
The Broadband Group defines Residential Single-Family (RPWG), Multi-Family (MPWG), and Commercial
(CPWG) Wiring Specifications that meet all industry standards and reflect the overall technology, strategy,
network architecture, and services ultimately selected in a community. Currently, The Broadband Group’s
Specifications are included in the design guidelines of over 1,000,000 residential units in North America.
“Communities used to position themselves around waterways, railroads and
highways...nowadays, the real avenues of commerce are information systems.”
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Wall Street Journal
FEASIBILITY STUDY
S t r a t e g i c
B u s i n e s s
&
E l e m e n t s
The Broadband Group provides summary analysis to the essential elements of a broadband plan that will
define the economics to a deployment strategy. This provides relevant baseline information for granting of
easements and Rights-of-Way, and decisions related to non-incumbent selection or potential joint venture
options.
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Industry and operational review of private network investment options
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Requirements and obligations related to private network investments
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Identification of key success/failure opportunities
B r o a d b a n d
N e t w o r k
O p t i o n s
In cooperation with the financial models, analysis is conducted to include the following options:
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Evaluate potential partnership with current incumbent Service Providers
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Implementation of FCC/federal regulated broadband transport options
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Review of metrics for owned and operated networks within the community
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Review of out-of-region providers that might secure franchise or access rights to serve the
community
F i n a n c i a l
&
E l e m e n t s
The Study addresses services specifically related to an overview of financial models that would be required
in market negotiations. The reports revolve around three (3) primary outputs:
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Overview of capital costs for network construction
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Estimate of potential operating expenses
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Overview of potential revenues for network construction, regulated transport, or baseline marketing
alliances
Analysis will further address and summarize:
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Competitive pricing influences
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Capital and Operating Costs as to Investment and
Service Provider options
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Product packaging/bundling
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Impacts of Local, State, & Federal regulation
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Thomas A. Reiman
President
Thomas A. Reiman, founder and President of The Broadband Group (TBG), has been active in the field of
telecommunications and land development since 1979. Through his combination of land entitlement,
development, and telecom expertise, Mr. Reiman has led The Broadband Group in representing Cities and
Municipalities in the U.S. and Australia through the creation and implementation of Technology Master
Plans™. Mr. Reiman recently managed the drafting and submission of nearly $90 million in broadband
stimulus applications, and has assisted in strategic broadband planning supporting the creation and
implementation of high-fiber broadband networks for the largest Master Planned Communities and
municipalities throughout North America. Through these engagements, The Broadband Group has earned
the respect and cooperation of Regional Bell Operating Companies, Cable TV Multiple System Operators,
Internet Service Providers, Access Network manufacturers and other network partners.
Mr. Reiman’s experience includes ownership of TriTek Communications, a Cable Television Multiple System
Operator. He subsequently served as a strategic planning network consultant to Southern Bell reporting
directly to EVP Richard K. Snelling, and Pacific Bell reporting directly to Mike Bandler, the company’s Vice
President of Engineering. He also represented Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) in the global, Energy
Information Services project with Microsoft. Mr. Reiman drafted the Master Plan for the Wellington, New
Zealand “Telecity” project, and led “First Cities”, an Electronic Commerce Consortium for the
Microelectronics and Computer Technology Corporation (MCC) in Austin, Texas.
While continuing to serve key land development clients such as Brambleton in Northern Virginia, in 2011
The Broadband Group was awarded the contract to engineer, operate, and manage the implementation of
the Nevada Broadband Telemedicine Initiative (NBTI).
Funded under the Broadband Technology
Opportunities Program the $19.6 million grant will create a private, custom designed broadband network
built specifically for the health care needs of the State. The Broadband Group is a shareholder of e-Care
Nevada, Inc., the operating entity of the NBTI and co-recipient of the Grant.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, California
Master of Arts - University of San Francisco
San Francisco, California
Certifications
Lifetime Teaching Credential - California Community College System
Community Associations Institute - Community Association Management Credential
Urban Land Institute – National Community Development Council Member
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
 Community Associations Institute
 Urban Land Institute (ULI)
 American Society for Industrial Security
 U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM)
 Editorial Advisor, Sacramento CA Business Journal
 The Fiber-to-the-Home Council (FTTH)
 U.S. Broadband Coalition
 Broadband Properties
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Ralph Armendariz
Senior Director of Engineering
Ralph Armendariz leads the Planning, Design, and Engineering team at The Broadband Group. As Senior
Director of Engineering for TBG, Mr. Armendariz has over 20 years of Engineering, Executive Management,
Operations, and Telecommunications Regulatory experience.
Through his work with Martin Group Inc., HunTel Engineering, SDN Communications, Aliant
Communications, Windstream, US West and Teleport Communications Group, Mr. Armendariz brings over
20 years of experience in designing and operating both local and Middle Mile networks, utilizing various
access technologies such as DWDM, SONET, Carrier Ethernet, DSL, and FTTH.
Mr. Armendariz earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of
Nebraska - Lincoln. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Nevada and
Kansas. Mr. Armendariz also holds a National Council of Engineers and Examiners certificate.
Education
Bachelor of Science
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
Engineering Certifications
National Council of Engineers and Examiners
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Heather Duke
Director of Operations
As Director of Operations, Heather Duke provides support to the internal consulting staff, as well as
clients of The Broadband Group. Operations services generally focus on office management, ensuring
timely and accurate production of deliverables and client support to develop technologically rich
communities under the construct of a "Technology Master Plan™." Additionally, the Director of
Operations is responsible for maintaining close and continuous communication with fellow consultants
and clients, as well as providing personalized services that reflect the unique needs of each client and
community.
Ms. Duke is a graduate of Westminster College with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science. Prior to
joining The Broadband Group, Ms. Duke's professional history included political campaign coordination for
local and federal elections, as well as local media broadcasting experience. During the 2008 Presidential
election, Ms. Duke served as the Office Manager and Caucus Representative for a Nevada state political
party, traveling throughout the state to educate and encourage voter participation in the political process.
In conjunction with her political efforts, Ms. Duke also spent 3 years as an on-air broadcaster for two
local Las Vegas news/talk radio stations. As a commentator and entertainer, Ms. Duke discussed the
day's most interesting topics and engaged listeners in discussions regarding local news, events, and
politics.
Ms. Duke's experience also extends into grant management and executive administrative assistance.
Being responsible for preparation of high level presentations and project monitoring for a national and
federally funded educational program, Ms. Duke worked as an assistant to a local consulting firm
specializing in grant proposals and submissions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts
Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA
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Jeff Reiman
Strategic Planning and Governmental
Affairs
Focusing on Strategic Planning and Governmental Affairs, Jeff Reiman brings a comprehensive
understanding of technology, capital market structure, and entrepreneurial leadership to assist clients in
building successful and enduring projects within a corporate or governmental structure. Having lead the
ARRA Federal Broadband Stimulus division of TBG, Mr. Reiman was responsible for the analysis,
management, political advocacy, and filing representation of Federal Grant opportunities. Mr. Reiman
represented Broadband Service Providers, Cable Operators, Native American Tribes, and Non-Profit
Organizations with the drafting and submission of nearly $90 million in Federal Broadband Stimulus
Funding.
Prior to joining The Broadband Group, Mr. Reiman worked in the Boston office of Credit Suisse on the
Equities Sales and Trading Floor working with Institutional Investment Firms based in Canada. Additionally,
he has served on the International Sales & Marketing Team of Wave7 Optics, a FTTX Optical Broadband
Access Systems manufacturer, managing the Mexico, Canada, and Caribbean Sales Regions.
Mr. Reiman began his career at the DC headquarters of a Presidential Campaign, and is a graduate of
Harvard University with a degree in Government.
Education
Bachelor of Arts
Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Financial Certifications
Series 7
Series 63
Urban Land Institute (ULI)
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Andrew Hurry
Strategic Partner & Financial Analyst
As Senior Investment Banker for The Yale Group, Andrew Hurry provides services as The Broadband
Group’s Strategic Partner and Financial Analyst.
Andrew has over twenty years of high level business experience, including corporate business
development, financing, and business operations. His recent engagements in the U.S. have included
strategic consulting and business development for WiMax and telecommunications companies, debt
facilities for finance companies focused on consumer debt, private investment in public companies,
raising capital for early stage biotechnology, drug delivery and medical device companies and other
private and public companies in software, technology and electronics hardware.
Financial Certifications
Series 7
Series 63 NASD Registered Representative
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Cindy Reiman
Chief Financial Officer
A founding Partner of the firm, Ms. Reiman is responsible for financial management, investment
strategies, personnel management, human resources, employees’ benefits, payroll, and corporate
operational policies of The Broadband Group.
Responsibilities include monthly accounts receivable and client financial services that include detailed
reporting summaries and compliance management related to local, state, and federal regulations. Ms.
Reiman also holds corporate responsibility for quarterly reporting, long term revenue/expense planning,
and financial performance review.
Prior to joining The Broadband Group, Ms. Reiman served in clinical and supervisory positions as an
emergency and critical care Registered Nurse in the Unites States and Australia. Ms. Reiman also
provided management support to various philanthropic organizations including the Australian Victorian
Social Welfare Department, the Sacramento Children’s Home, and other public and private non-profit
organizations. She has served as Board President of local chapters of Florida, Georgia, and California
Parent Teacher Associations. Currently she serves on the Board of Trustees for Planned Parenthood of
the Rocky Mountains.
At The Broadband Group, Ms. Reiman is a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee, and serves as an
Officer on the affiliated Broadband Ventures, LLC and Broavada Communications Board of Directors.
Education
Samuel Merritt University – School of Nursing
Oakland, California
California State University, Hayward
Hayward, California
CCRN – The Alfred Hospital
Melbourne, Australia
California Nurses Association
United Way Women’s Leadership Society of Southern Nevada
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains
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SUMMARY CLIENT LIST
4S Ranch • Newland Communities
• San Diego, CA
Carolina Forest • Landbank
Group • Horry County, SC
Anthem Country Club Arizona
• Del Webb • Phoenix, AZ
Cary Park • East West Partners
• Chapel Hill, NC
Apex First Development • The
Halle Companies • Silver Springs,
MD
Arvida (Corporate) • Arvida/St.
Joe • Various, FL
Celebration • The Celebration
Company/Disney • Celebration,
FL
Durango Mountain Resort •
DSC/Purgatory LLC • Durango,
CO
Eagle Crest • D.R. Horton •
Tucson, AZ
Eagle Valley • Newland
Communities • Woodbury, MN
Charles Pointe • Genesis
Partners • Bridgeport, WV
EastLake • The EastLake
Company • San Diego, CA
Chateau Marina • Jan
Development • Marina del Rey,
CA
Ellicott Town Center •
Accretive Partners • Colorado
Springs, CO
Cinco Ranch Southwest •
Newland Communities •
Houston, TX
Empire Pass • Talisker
Property Corporation • Park
City, UT
City of Las Vegas • Symphony
Park • Las Vegas, NV
Estrella • Newland
Communities • Goodyear, AZ
Glendale, CO
Corning (Corporate) •
Bexley Ranch • Newland
Communities • North Tampa, FL
Festival • Lyle Anderson, Co.
• Buckeye, AZ
Various, National
Atlantic Station • Atlantic
Station LLC • Atlanta, GA
Banning Lewis Ranch •
Banning Lewis Ranch
Development I & II, LLC •
Colorado Springs, CO
Belleview Station • Front
Range Land & Development &
Madre Metropolitan District •
Black Diamond • Yarrowbay•
Black Diamond, WA
Bonita Bay • Bonita Bay
Properties • Naples, FL
Brambleton • Brambleton
Group, LLC • Brambleton, VA
Briar Chapel • Newland
Communities • Raleigh, NC
Brytan • Brice Development Inc.
• Gainesville, FL
Buffalo Hills • Shea Homes
(Family) CO • Denver, CO
Camana Bay • Dart Enterprises •
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Campbell Ranch • San Pedro
Creek Land Company •
Albuquerque, NM
Cannon Ranch • Del Webb •
Tampa, FL
Corning Opto-Electronics •
Courtyards, The • Elite
Properties of America • Colorado
Springs, CO
Coyote Springs • Coyote
Springs Investment, LLC • Las
Vegas, NV
Fish Hawk Ranch • Newland
Communities • Hillsborough
Co., FL
Flagstaff Mountain Resort •
Capital Growth Partners • Park
City, UT
Flint Communications •
Daybreak • Kennecott Land •
Salt Lake City, UT
Akwesasne Tribal Reservation
DC Ranch • DMB Associates •
Scottsdale, AZ
Flying Horse Ranch • Elite
Properties of America •
Colorado Springs, CO
Del Webb (Corporate) • Del
Webb • National
Diamond Ventures
(Corporate) • Various •
Tucson, AZ
Dublin Ranch • Charter
Properties • Dublin, CA
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• Akwesasne, NY
Galisteo Basin Preserve •
Commonweal Conservancy •
Santa Fe, NM
Grayson Lakes • Newland
Communities • Houston, TX
Green Valley Ranch •
Oakwood Homes • Englewood,
CO
GruCom •Gainesville Regional
Utilities Communications •
Gainesville, Fl
Hammock Beach • Hammock
Beach Development • Ocean
Coast, FL
Highland Hills • Newland
Communities • Minneapolis, MN
Highlands Ranch Business
Park • Shea Properties Colorado
• Highlands Ranch, CO
Highlands Ranch Residential •
Shea Homes (Family) CO •
Highlands Ranch, CO
Hughes Center • Howard
Hughes Corp Commercial & Office
Division • Las Vegas, NV
Huntsville Utilities • Huntsville,
AL
Indigo Ranch at Stetson
Ridge • Elite Properties of
America • Colorado Springs, CO
Intelicom • Intelicom • Colorado
Springs, CO
J.F. Shea Company
(Corporate) • J.F. Shea
Company • Various, Ntl’
Koelbel & Company
(Corporate) • Koelbel &
Company • Various, CO
Ladera Ranch • DMB-Ladera/
Rancho Mission Viejo • Orange
County, CA
Lake Nona • Lake Nona •
Orlando, FL
Lake Shore on Lake Wiley •
Newland Communities • Tega
Cay, SC
Lewis Operating Corp.
(Corporate) • Lewis Operating
Corp. • Various, Ntl’
Lowry • Lowry Redevelopment
Authority • Denver, CO
Playa Vista • Playa Capital •
Los Angeles, CA
LTS Group of Companies •
San Diego, CA
Preserve, The • Lewis
Operating Corporation • Chino,
CA
Mastique • Mastique
Development, LLC • Fort Myers,
FL
MeadWestvaco • Nexton/
East Edisto • Charleston, SC
Mesa del Sol • Forest City
Covington • Albuquerque, NM
Metro Development Group •
Union Park • Tampa, FL
Mountain House • Mountain
Presidio, The • The Presidio
Trust • San Francisco, CA
Rampart Range Metro
District • R.S. Wells • Lone
Tree, CO
Rancho Murieta • RMA •
Rancho Murieta, CA
Rancho Resort • Sharpe &
Associates • Tucson, AZ
House Community Services
District • Mountain House, CA
Rancho Sahuarita • Sharpe
& Associates • Tucson, AZ
Mueller • Catellus Development
Group • Austin, TX
Reed’s Crossing • Newland
Communities • Portland, OR
National Harbor • The
Peterson Companies • Prince
George’s, MD
Rendezvous • Koelbel &
Company • Winter Park, CO
Natomas Park • Lennar Homes
• Sacramento, CA
Reunion / Buffalo Hills •
Denver, CO
Nevada Broadband
Telemedicine Initiative •
Nevada
Reunion / Hall County •
John Wieland Homes • Atlanta,
GA
Newland (Corporate) •
Newland Communities • Various,
National
Reunion / Magnolia Creek •
The Ginn Company • Orlando,
FL
Nocatee • PARC Group •
Jacksonville, FL
Reynolds Plantation •
Otay Ranch • Otay LLC/ Otay
Ranch Company • Chula Vista,
CA
Palmetto Bluff • Crescent
Resources • Bluffton, SC
Peninsula at Hawaii Kai •
SCD International, LLC •
Honolulu, HI
Celebration Associates, LLC •
Lake Oconee, GA
RidgeGate at Lone Tree •
Coventry Development Corp. •
Lone Tree, CO
Rivermark • Rivermark
Partners, LLC • Santa Clara, CA
RiverRim • Newland
Communities • Bend, OR
Pinehills, The • The Pine Hills,
LLC • Plymouth, MA
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Saguaro Ranch • Saguaro
Ranch Development Corporation •
Tucson, AZ
Stroh Ranch • AscentPointe
Development, LLC • Parker, CO
Tuhaye • Talisker Property
Corporation • Salt Lake City,
UT
San Elijo Hills • Accretive
Investments • San Diego, CA
Summerlin • The Howard
Hughes Corporation • Las
Vegas, NV
San Miguel Ranch • Newland
Communities • San Diego, CA
Summerwood • Newland
Two Rivers • A.D. Makepeace
• Wareham, MA
Seven Meadows • Newland
Sun City Grand Phase III &
IV • Del Webb • Phoenix, AZ
Village Homes (Corporate)
• Village Homes • Littleton, CO
Shams ArRiyadh Innovation
Home & Design Center •
IBACOS / SABIC • Riyadh, Saudi
Arabia
Sundance at Indigo Hills •
Highlands Ranch, CO
Village of Baxter •
SunMarke • AscentPointe
Development, LLC • Parker, CO
Village of Five Parks •
Village Homes • Arvada, CO
Symphony Park • City of Las
Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
Villages of La Costa •
Morrow Development •
Carlsbad, CA
Shea Park • Shea Properties
Northern CA • Livermore, CA
Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate
Tribe• Agency Village, SD
Somersett Development •
Somersett Development • LLC,
Reno, NV
Sonoran Crest • MI Homes •
Scottsdale, CO
Southwood • Arvida/St. Joe •
Tallahassee, FL
Spencer’s Crossing • Newland
Communities • Temecula, CA
Stapleton • Forest City
Stapleton, Inc. • Denver, CO
Sterling Oaks • Sterling
Oaks/Naples Partnership • Naples,
FL
Sterling on the Lake • Newland
Communities • Flowery Branch,
GA
Telfair • Newland Communities
• Sugarland, TX
Teravista • Newland
Communities • Round Rock, TX
Toho • Newland Communities •
Osceola County, FL
Township Nine at the River
District • NCRF Holdings, LLC•
Sacramento, CA
Tradition • Columbus
Communities • Biloxi, MS
Tributary • Tributary at New
Manchester Community
Association • Douglasville, GA
Twin Hickory • H.H. Hunt •
Richmond, VA
Celebration Associates, LLC •
Fort Mill, SC
WaterColor • Arvida / St. Joe
• Panama City, FL
Whetstone Ranch •
Whetstone Development Co. •
Tucson, AZ
Whitney Ranch • Sunset
Ranchos Investors/Newland
Communities • Rocklin, CA
Wolf Ranch • Development
Management, Inc. • Colorado
Springs, CO
Woods Valley • Newland
Communities • Temecula, CA
Trilogy at Glen Ivy • Shea
Homes for Active Adults •
Corona, CA
Troy Cablevision • Troy, AL
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THE BROADBAND GROUP
900 South Pavilion Center Drive
Suite 160
Las Vegas, Nevada 89144
(702) 405.7000 | office
(702) 405.7007 | fax
info@broadbandgroup.com
Affiliated Companies
Broadband Ventures, LLC
Broavada Communications
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