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2024 Election and Annual Meeting

2022 Membership Meeting

Participate in your local technology co-op by attending the Annual Membership meeting on June 5 at 6:30 pm. The meeting will be held both in-person and virtually. Registration is required in advance to attend virtually.

Two ways to participate: In-person attendance will be at Raven Hall at the Alaska State Fairgrounds in Palmer, or you can virtually attend on Zoom. A registration link for members who want to attend virtually will be available on our website in early May. Registration is required to attend virtually.    

Onsite member registration: 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. In-person voting will be available at the meeting. No food or drink will be available at this meeting.

Learn more here.

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Shield Showcase

FREE member showcase!
Wednesday August 16, at 10am
Palmer HQ Lower Level or via Zoom

Led by our product expert, this event will be full of tips and best practices to help you feel cyber-savvy and establish a worry-free connected life at home.

Event Details

Managing your home network safely has never been harder. The proliferation of connected, smart home devices and expanding attack environments only add to the challenges. Even the most sophisticated homeowner can feel overwhelmed. Digital technology is not simply a convenience, but your lifeline to the outside world. It’s time to gain control of your personalized cybersecurity plan.

Registration and Attendance Details

  • Attend in person at our HQ Lower Level or virtually via Zoom
  • Refreshments will be served
  • Complete the form below to register.

What to Expect

 MTA experts will help you:

  • Secure your home’s entire WiFi network
  • Ensure safe browsing at home and on the go
  • Develop a plan to prevent identity theft

PRESENTERS:

Jared Lindman, Director Product Strategy

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Register Today!

How do you plan to attend this event?

How Did you hear about this event?

Please let us know if you have questions for our speakers.

HAVE QUESTIONS?

Send us an email at mtamarketing@mtasolutions.com

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Cybersecurity Showcase

FREE member showcase!
Tuesday, April 18th, at 10am
Shoppes at Sun Mountain location or via Zoom

Led by our product expert, this event will be full of tips and best practices to help you feel cyber-savvy and establish a worry-free connected life at home.

Event Details

Managing your home network safely has never been harder.  The proliferation of connected, smart home devices and expanding attack environments only add to the challenges.  Even the most sophisticated homeowner can feel overwhelmed.  Digital technology is not simply a convenience, but your lifeline to the outside world.  It’s time to gain control of your personalized cybersecurity plan. 

Registration and Attendance Details

  • Attend in person at our Shoppes at Sun Mountain location or virtually via Zoom
  • Refreshments will be served
  • Complete the form below to register.
  • Door Prize will be given away

What to Expect

 MTA experts will help you:

  • Secure your home’s entire WiFi network
  • Ensure safe browsing at home and on the go
  • Develop a plan to prevent identity theft

PRESENTER:

Jared Lindman, Director Product Strategy

Register Today!

This event has past.
Thank you to everyone who attended the Cybersecurity Showcase virtually or in person!

HAVE QUESTIONS?

Send us an email at mtamarketing@mtasolutions.com

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Internet Safety & Scholarship Workshop

Join MTA Foundation in partnership with the Native Village of Eklutna for the Internet Safety and MTA Foundation Scholarship Community Workshop.

The internet can be a fascinating place filled with information and virtual experiences, but it can also contain dangers that we want to help you avoid. This workshop will be full of tips and Information on staying safe while benefitting from all the amazing things the internet can offer.

Details:

  • Thursday, February 2, 4-6pm
  • 2141 Sun Mountain Ave Building E, Wasilla
  • Light refreshments will be served.
  • Enter to win passes to Skeetawk Ski Area and lots of cool MTA swag.

You’ll Learn About:

  • Background on the Internet – what is it, where does it come from, how do we use the internet and some fun facts
  • Understanding online dangers
  • Places on the internet where dangers can occur
  • Preventing identity theft
  • Guidelines for staying safe at home and on the go
  • We will have tips for applying to the MTA Foundation Scholarship program and will demonstrate how to use the new application portal.

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Community Workshop | Native Village of Eklutna

Save the Date | Community Workshop

A free workshop for the Native Village of Eklutna membership on internet access and affordability programs.

MTA is proud to host events that promote digital equity across our service areas, so we can all move closer to our common goal:  that all people have affordable access and use of the internet and the tools they need to use it. 

Details:

  • Wednesday, October 12
  • 1:00PM – 4:00PM
  • NVE Tribal Health Clinic Conference Room
  • Door Prizes and Refreshments will be Provided
  • Workshop to Take Place During Food Bank Pick-Up Time

You’ll Learn About:

  • The NVE Community Garden
  • Restoring the Eklutna River Project
  • How to Sign Up for MTA Internet
  • How to Sign Up for Internet Affordability Programs

*Note – This event is limited to tribal members only. Please check back for future showcases open to the public.

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Digital Inclusion – Affordable Broadband Assistance

Join us in person at our Shoppes at our Sun Mountain location or via Zoom for this FREE showcase on digital inclusion and affordable broadband access.

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What to Expect

Internet is more critical now than ever before.  Providing more than just access to entertainment, news, and information; fast, affordable broadband service enables remote work, distance education, and the means to life-changing telemedicine. The effort to bridge the digital divide and provide the necessary subsidies for rural households to adopt broadband is evident by the availability of several broadband affordability programs. MTA recognizes that digital empowerment and inclusion mean access to both internet and skills training.

MTA is proud to host events that promote digital equity across our service areas, so we can all move closer to our common goal:  that all people have affordable access and use of the internet and the tools they need to use it. 

You will learn about:

  • Affordable Connectivity Program
  • MTA/MSBSD Low Income Student Broadband Program
  • Education Unlimited
  • Lifeline Broadband Discount
  • MTA’S Senior Broadband Discount
  • MTA’s Military Broadband Discount

Registration and Attendance Details

  • Attend in person at our Shoppes at Sun Mountain location or virtually via Zoom
  • Refreshments will be served
  • Register by completing the form below.

PRESENTERS:

Jonathan Babbitt, VP of Consumer Markets

Jessica Gilbert, PR Manager

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Register Today!

How do you plan to attend this event?

How Did you hear about this event?

Please let us know if you have questions for our speakers.

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Cyber-Savvy Showcase

FREE member showcase!
Wednesday June 21, at 10am
Shoppes at Sun Mountain location or via Zoom

Led by our product expert, this event will be full of tips and best practices to help you feel cyber-savvy and establish a worry-free connected life at home.

Event Details

Managing your home network safely has never been harder. The proliferation of connected, smart home devices and expanding attack environments only add to the challenges. Even the most sophisticated homeowner can feel overwhelmed. Digital technology is not simply a convenience, but your lifeline to the outside world. It’s time to gain control of your personalized cybersecurity plan.

Registration and Attendance Details

  • Attend in person at our Shoppes at Sun Mountain location or virtually via Zoom
  • Refreshments will be served
  • Complete the form below to register.

What to Expect

 MTA experts will help you:

  • Secure your home’s entire WiFi network
  • Ensure safe browsing at home and on the go
  • Develop a plan to prevent identity theft

PRESENTERS:

Jared Lindman, Director Product Strategy

Event Sign Up

Register Today!

How do you plan to attend this event?

How Did you hear about this event?

Please let us know if you have questions for our speakers.

HAVE QUESTIONS?

Send us an email at mtamarketing@mtasolutions.com

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2022 Election and Annual Meeting

2022 Membership Meeting

Participate in your local technology co-op by attending the Annual Membership meeting on June 1 at 6:30 pm. The meeting will be held both in-person and virtually. Registration is required in advance to attend virtually.

Two ways to participate: In-person attendance will be at the MTA Turf Arena at the Curtis Menard Sports Center in Wasilla, or you can virtually attend on Zoom. A registration link for members who want to attend virtually will be available on our website in early May. Registration is required to attend virtually.    

Onsite member registration: 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. In-person voting will be available at the meeting. No food or drink will be available at this meeting.

Learn more here.

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Esports Event

MTA Esports – Spring Valorant Showdown

MTA Gaming Spring Valorant Showdown

We are excited to invite the Alaska Gaming Community to join us for an all-out Valorant showdown.

Eight teams from across the state will battle it out to claim the title of Alaska’s #1 Valorant Team. A $1000 prize pool is up for grabs:
1st Place Team – $625
2nd Place Team – $250
3rd Place Team – $125

May 21 and 22 Check-in @ 11 am AKST on the MTA Gaming Live Discord. Games start at 12 pm.

Register your team at: https://bit.ly/3KQhl9f

ALL PLAYERS MUST REGISTER WITH MTA BY COMPLETEING THE FOLLOWING FORM. THIS IS AN ADDITION TO THE BOOM.TV REGISTRATION. https://bit.ly/3kyTKz1

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MTA Gaming Virtual Tournament