Four public entities have come together to collaborate on and share fiber internet resources throughout Ottawa County, Michigan. 

In late April, the Holland Board of Public Works, Ottawa Intermediate School District, Ottawa County and Grand Haven Public Schools agreed to an intergovernmental agreement to form the Fiber Optimized Government - Network.  

Although the entities have been sharing internet resources for about three years, the agreement ensures cooperation will continue, said David Hulst, director of innovation and technology for Ottawa County.  

"We figured we could connect our fiber networks together and provide that base network around the county to help support other entities as opportunities presented themselves," Hulst said.