Image: Building on Broadband: Inspiring Progress
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