Innovate Willamina is a collaboration between local teachers, students, community members, and businesses to create a new model of hands on education that fosters forward thinkers who are aware and involved in the world. Towards that end, OnlineNW is working with ADTRAN, a leading provider of fiber-optic technology, to construct a high speed Internet network in our community.

Due to a tremendous community effort, Willamina was selected by OnlineNW and Innovate Oregon for the building of this new high-speed fiber Internet network, which will make us the fourth 10 Gig city in the nation. This infrastructure, combined with new learning opportunities for our students and community, will potentially generate tremendous new opportunities for economic prosperity in Willamina.

We can make a difference in our community, and give our students greater opportunities for growth. Find out more by clicking the links below, or check out our community calendar and programs below to find out how you can get involved.

“Being a business owner, this is an exciting time. High speed internet is a tool that can be used to bring new businesses into Willamina. I intend to initiate projects that will use a collaboration between schools, businesses, community and the Innovate program.”

“Our town has a lot of potential. As a multi-generational community member, parent and grandparent, I want to help make Willamina a place of opportunity for our kids and a destination for businesses and residents.”

“There is a lot of potential for our kids here in Willamina. We want to make our community a place of learning that empowers them to be the makers, creators and problem solvers of our future.”

“As a ten year old girl I think the Innovate Willamina program will open up lots more opportunities for me and many others. The make-a-thon was the beginning of that and I had a blast doing it. I hope it can grow and do what it set out to do, and I know I will be there to help it do so.”