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Broadband 2020: Connected We Stand
Online · October 6-29
Welcome!
In October 2020 we presented a month of virtual programming around broadband access, adoption, policy, and more! We’ve all seen over this past year increased recognition that broadband access for all is pivotal to education, work, recreation and social engagement, and civic participation. Broadband access and the skills to use it is indeed more important than ever.
Be sure to check out the Schedule and Resources section below – think of it as your online conference program.
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From the Blandin on Broadband Blog
Blandin Broadband Lunch Bunch Digital Ready Communities Notes and Video
Apr 28
Thanks so much to everyone who came to the Lunch Bunch today and especially to Annie Cruz-Porter, Calla Jarvie and Emily Del Real for coming to talk about the Digital Ready Communities program. One fun offshoot of the Fall Broadband … Continue reading
Broadband 2020: Reflections and ready links to each session
Oct 29
I’m not sure what we had in mind when we first talked about moving the annual broadband conference online. It was April or March. We had no idea what would happen in the world between now and then – pandemic, … Continue reading
Broadband 2020; 2020 MN County Broadband Reports: Measured Progress, Accelerated Need, by Ann Treacy
Oct 29
What can I say about my own presentation? You can access the County Profiles on the blog and/or on the Blandin Foundation site. Please email me if you have any questions. atreacy@treacyinfo.com 2020 MN County Broadband Reports: Measured Progress, Accelerated … Continue reading
Broadband 2020: How I Think About the Importance of Communities in the 21st Century by Thomas L. Friedman
Oct 29
Thank you to everyone who joined today. It was an honor to hear from Mr. Tom Friedman with an introduction by Senator Al Franken and moderated questions Mark Ritchie. I won’t try to summarize but just offer a few phrases … Continue reading
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