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Agenda at a Glance

Tuesday, October 12

8:30          Coffee and Conversation

9:00        Welcome and Remarks from US Senator Amy Klobuchar | Session Notes and Video
Bernadine Joselyn, Director of Public Policy & Engagement, Blandin Foundation

9:20          For the Good of the Whole – Introductions

9:40          Digital Showcase: Closing the Opportunity Gap | Session Notes and Video

11:00        What? Regional Gatherings Report Out: What are our greatest opportunities for improving broadband access and adoption in rural Minnesota? | Session Notes and Video

11:55        Update on the American Rescue Plan Act’s Capital Projects Fund | Session Notes and Video

12:30        Adjourn


Wednesday, October 13

8:30          Coffee and Conversation

9:00          Welcome and Tone Setting | Session Notes and Video
Christopher Mitchell, Director, Community Broadband Networks initiative, Institute for Local Self-Reliance, Minneapolis, MN

9:20          For the Good of the Whole – Introductions

9:40          Getting it Done: Advocacy and Action | Session Notes and Video

10:40        So What? Regional Gatherings Report Out: How can rural Minnesota communities realize their greatest broadband opportunities?| Session Notes and Video

11:35        Break

11:45        Broadband Project Development | Session Notes and Video

1:00          Adjourn


Thursday, October 14

8:30          Coffee and Conversation

9:00          Welcome and Tone Setting | Session Notes and Recording
Mark Ritchie, President, Global Minnesota

9:25          For the Good of the Whole – Introductions

9:40          Reflections on Farm Fresh Broadband: The Politics of Rural Connectivity | Session Notes and Recording
Dr. Christopher Ali, Associate Professor of Media Studies, University of Virginia

10:00        Staying Inspired: Spreading What Works | Session Notes and Recording

11:10        Now What? Regional Gatherings Report Out: Next steps for Minnesota’s regions | Session Notes and Recording

12:00        Adjourn

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