October 29, 2020 | Session notes and recording Measured Progress, Accelerated Need Ann will present on the annual county broadband reports, which includes focus group discussions with some counties on whether broadband was a help or hindrance in dealing with COVID. Ann Treacy authors and manages the Blandin on Broadband blog. She has worked on broadband issues …
Blandin Foundation’s grants team hosted an informational webinar to share information about the upcoming grant opportunity available to rural Minnesota non-profits. The RFP will open April 1st, 2026. For an overview of the eligibility requirements and timeline, please review this video.
Changing gears Scholarships support adults seeking new skills and careers “How am I going to pay the bills?” thought Bob Hildreth, the day in 2007 when he was laid off from Ainsworth in Grand Rapids, where he had worked as a millwright for 10 years. Hildreth filed for unemployment and headed back to school …
Join the Intelligent Community Forum, Blandin Foundation, Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation, and economic and community development peers from across the Arrowhead for the Arrowhead Intelligent Region initiative webinar series. Webinars were facilitated by Robert Bell, co-creator of the Intelligent Community framework, and built upon concepts outlined at the February 10 Arrowhead Intelligent Region Summit. …
There’s a lot on the horizon. Charles Blandin’s life, career and philanthropic investments embodied a commitment to resilience, resourcefulness and long-term sustainability, and his success as a leader was intrinsically tied to his ability to look ahead – to the horizon. Like Mr. Blandin, we have looked ahead toward the horizon of the Grand Rapids …
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As part of its commitment to its home community, Blandin Foundation periodically produces a report on its activities and distributes it to residents of the Grand Rapids area.
Community Visioning Events: The virtual community visioning process is typically two meetings over the course of one week. Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, the two meetings will occur over the course of two weeks. Community Vision Meeting: Thursday, November 18 – Meeting Recording – Access Passcode: AustinBBC1! Brainstorm Meeting: Thursday, December 2 – Meeting Recording …
Bemidji leaders complete training to celebrate and incorporate all voices in community work.
Community Visioning Events: The virtual community visioning process is two meetings over the course of one week. Community Vision Meeting: Tuesday, November 23 – Watch the Recording; Access Passcode: BigStone2! Brainstorm Meeting: Tuesday, November 30 – Watch the Recording; Access Passcode: BigStone2#