Drawing inspiration from around the state, the 2017 conference showcased a variety of approaches that rural communities have developed to expand broadband’s impact, leverage investments, and bridge the digital divide. Visit the Blandin on Broadband blog for a full conference recap. This conference was hosted by Blandin Foundation with support from the Minnesota Office of Broadband …
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The purpose of the 2016 conference was to continue to expand the momentum, connection and focus among the nearly 100 organizations/governing bodies (and individuals) that endorsed the Broadband Vision for Minnesota developed by 2015 Border to Border Broadband conference attendees: Everyone in Minnesota will be able to use convenient, affordable world-class broadband networks that enable …
Be part of the conversation. Connect. Learn. Recharge. This year’s conference theme, Better Together, reflects the reality that it takes all of us to continue building the statewide momentum needed to ensure that all Minnesotans have access to broadband – the indispensable infrastructure at the heart of rural community vitality. Visit the Blandin on Broadband blog …
Cohosted with the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, this event gathered more than 150 community leaders to: Learn about trends affecting their communities and region Brainstorm opportunities for future collaboration given these trends Identify resources to tap as they collaboratively work with these trends The day included a keynote presentation from Dr. Louis Johnston, associate professor …
The November conference provided a great opportunity to meet and learn from people in Minnesota communities that enjoy border to border broadband, that have been working on it and others that are just starting to stir local excitement for it. Over 160 attendees heard from leaders who understand policy, technology and opportunity; and enjoyed plenty …
More than 25 organizations co-hosted a “so what? now what?” conversation about Minnesotans’ shared aspirations for border to border broadband. Key agenda items included: Exclusive research documenting the economic and quality of life impacts that can be anticipated from increased investment in broadband infrastructure and utilization in Minnesota First-hand accounts from, and legislators’ reactions to, …
Keynote remarks Hello everyone. It’s great to be here with you today. Thank you for your invitation to reflect on my career in public service, things I have learned and some thoughts for women looking at futures in public service. Public service has taught me so much about women in leadership roles and fine-tuned skills …
By popular demand, we headed back to Duluth for the 2012 Broadband Conference. The purpose behind this annual conference is to increase Minnesota’s economic competitiveness through the adoption and use of broadband technology. The conference title, “Building our Connected Future” acknowledged the importance of both connection through technology and through relationships that span across rural Minnesota communities. Conference Goals: Promote synergy around community planning …