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Dave Chura, Minnesota Logger Education Program

Dave Chura Executive Director – Minnesota Logger Education Program Program Administrator – Minnesota Master Logger Certification The Minnesota Logger Education Program (MLEP) was established in 1995 to assist logging business owners in meeting ever-changing demands of their profession. MLEP provides assistance to Minnesota’s logging community through educational programming. This objective is accomplished by partnering with numerous groups to …

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Dave Zumeta, Minnesota Forest Resources Council

Dave Zumeta Executive Director – Minnesota Forest Resources Council Minnesota forests are managed with primary consideration given to long-term ecosystem integrity and sustaining healthy economies and human communities. Forest resource policy and management decisions are based on credible science, community values, and broad-based citizen involvement. The public understands and appreciates Minnesota’s forest resources and is …

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Digital Showcase – Panel I

Hear brief (10 min) demonstrations, stories or presentation from folks on the front lines of helping people make better use of broadband. Some have ideas you might be able to implement tomorrow – some are intentionally stretch goals. They are all great examples of how broadband is changing lives. Session notes and recording PCs for …

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Digital Showcase – Panel II

Hear brief (10 min) demonstrations, stories or presentation from folks on the front lines of helping people make better use of broadband. Some have ideas you might be able to implement tomorrow – some are intentionally stretch goals. They are all great examples of how broadband is changing lives. Session notes and recording Libraries Minnesota …

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Digital Showcase – Panel III

Hear brief (10 min) demonstrations, stories or presentation from folks on the front lines of helping people make better use of broadband. Some have ideas you might be able to implement tomorrow – some are intentionally stretch goals. They are all great examples of how broadband is changing lives. Session notes and recording GigaZone Gaming …

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Digital Showcase: Closing the Opportunity Gap

October 12, 2021 | Session Notes and Video A series of fast-moving presentations and demos by people from around the state and beyond who are using technology and the internet in innovative ways to improve lives and increase opportunity for all. Show, tell, and discussion. Moderated by Ann Treacy, Treacy Information Services Fostering Productive Conversations …

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Eli Sagor – University of Minnesota Extension

Eli Sagor Extension Educator, Forestry – University of Minnesota Extension esagor@umn.edu Eli Sagor’s programs are designed to help familiy forest owners make informed land management decisions.  Recent projects focus on internet-based content delivery and patterns and trends in ownership of Minnesota’s family forest lands. How has VFVC influenced the way you work? Funding from VFVC allowed …

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Establishing the Foundation and Residuary Trust

Charles K. Blandin established the purpose, scope and governance of the Charles K. Blandin Foundation over a nearly 20-year period. His business acumen, progressive vision and commitment to the Grand Rapids area laid the groundwork upon which the Blandin Foundation has grown, adapted, and continues to stand with rural Minnesota communities — especially those in …

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Forest Values Carbon Markets Webinar

In April 2009, Blandin Foundation hosted a follow-on webinar that drilled deeper into the implications of carbon markets for forests and forest practices in Minnesota. Anthony D’Amato’s presentation – Forest management strategies for increasing carbon stocks and sequestration Mark Jacobs’s presentation – Forest carbon project Steve Morse’s presentation The Q&A session at the end of the webinar  

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