Community leaders championing better broadband know: you can’t do it alone. Whether you’re starting your community’s first conversation about broadband, or are taking work to the next level, hear from folks who’ve been there. Do you have an idea for a future webinar? Send suggestions to Mary Magnuson. Advocacy How to be Effective at the Capitol – February …
Earlier today the Blandin Foundation Broadband Strategy Board sent the following letter to the Ultra High-Speed Broadband Task Force. It includes advice and praise for the hard work the Task Force has been doing. I’m going to cheat and put my favorite advice from the letter upfront – and then provide the full letter. 1. Focus on …
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Strategies for communities active in or considering broadband infrastructure and use initiatives
Approaches to spurring broadband adoption and use for diverse groups.
Effective broadband-based economic development strategies for communities to implement
Information on success stories, stories in process and the pay-offs from world-class broadband.
This track on applications showcased exciting uses for broadband happening right now and soon in the future in our Minnesota communities. Health Care Applications, Jenelle O’Donnell, Winona Health Wi-Fi on School Busses, Steve Bistrop, Milaca Schools Connecting the Notes, Paul Babcock, MacPhail Center for Music Collaboration Platform: Videoconferencing, Dan Driscoll, Video Guidance AT&T and Wearable …