I wanted to made sure folks saw the following invitation…
US Senator Amy Klobuchar will host a Broadband Summit at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management to discuss the need for making high-speed broadband available to all Minnesotans. Senator Klobuchar will be joined by Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski and will gather input and ideas on broadband access from community and business leaders.
At the summit, FCC Genachowski will give the keynote address to the followed by a panel discussion moderated by Senator Klobuchar.
Who:
US Senator Amy Klobuchar
FCC Chairman Julius GenachowskiPanelists:
Pam Lehmann, Director, Lac qui Parle EDA
Tim Lovaasen, President, Minnesota Communications Workers of America
Bernadine Joselyn, Director of Public Policy and Engagement, Blandin Foundation
Bruce Kerfoot, President and Owners, Gunflint Lodge Grand Marais, MN
Rick King, VP and COO for Thompson Reuters & Chair, Minnesota Broadband Task ForceWhen:
Tuesday August 24, 2010 10 am to 12 pmWhere:
University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management – 3M Auditorium
321 19th Ave South, Minneapolis MN 55455Please RSVP to this event by emailing broadbandsummit@klobuchar.senate.gov.
This event is free and open to the public.
Attended the Net Neutrality FCC Hearing on Aug 19 and hope this event is heavily attended by the public also.
By: Mark Ollig on August 20, 2010
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I’m writing up my notes from last night just now. Ironically the notes are actually written, I’m waiting for my video to upload.
I’d love to see the same enthusiasm next week.
By: Ann Treacy on August 20, 2010
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[...] night folks in Minnesota got a chance to speak and Commissioner Genachowski will be here next week and will hopefully hear [...]
By: Future of the Internet, Aug 19, 2010, Minneapolis – FCC Public Hearing – full notes « Blandin on Broadband on August 20, 2010
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[...] Julius Genachowski, (who came in for heaps of blame at last evening’s town meeting) headline a Broadband Summit at the University of Minnesota Carlson School. This entry was posted in Freedom of Information, [...]
By: The FCC Comes to Minneapolis – Town Hall Meeting | Poking Around with Mary on August 20, 2010
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Will there be an opportunity for public input? The timing and outline described above makes it seem like there may not be an opportunity for the general public to offer comments.
By: Arif on August 21, 2010
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Arif,
I don’t think the intention of the meeting is public input but I will try to find out if it might be an option. I’ll let you know as soon as I hear anything.
I thought your comments were good at the FCC meeting this week. As I recall you talked about the prevalence of the Internet in everything you do for folks.
Ann
By: Ann Treacy on August 21, 2010
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Arid,
Sorry I never got an answer in advance – but I’m in the room now and there are slips of papers at each seat – presumably for questions.
Ann
By: Ann Treacy on August 24, 2010
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Unfortunately, I’m not able to attend the meeting this morning. Look forward to hearing about it via this blog and tweets though.
By: arif on August 24, 2010
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