I wanted to send a reminder for this event and add a little context because folks had asked me about TISP, which stands for Telecommunications and Information Society Policy. Hosted by Milda Hedblom at the Humphrey Institute at the University of Minnesota, TISP forums are periodic gatherings on a range of telecommunications policy topics. The meeting generally have a pretty intimate feel – and the folks who attend have great questions. So if you’re interested in telecom and/or policy, this even comes highly recommended!

The Blandin Foundation and the Telecommunications and Information Society Policy Forum Present

THE BROADBAND ROUNDTABLE

Participants:
Brent Christensen, President/CEO, Minnesota Telecom Alliance
Gary Evans, President, Greater Minnesota Partnership and Member
Minnesota Broadband Task Force
Tim Flaherty, Flaherty and Hood, P. A.
Bernadine Joselyn, Director, Public Policy/Engagement, Blandin
Foundation and Member Minnesota Broadband Task Force
Rep. Sheldon Johnson, Minnesota House of Representatives
Danna MacKenzie, Director, Minnesota Office of Broadband
Development
Sen. Matt Schmit, Minnesota Senate
Rep. Eric Simonson, Minnesota House of Representatives

Moderator, Milda K. Hedblom
Leadership was the key factor in broadband progress this year. This inclusive Roundtable brings together main leaders in the broadband policy debate. You will hear about lessons learned from this past year as well as next steps in implementation of the Broadband grant program. A lot remains to be done and this Roundtable discussion will help clarify where we are going.

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Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs
Room 180, 310 19th Avenue South * Minneapolis, MN 55455
June 17, 2014 * 4:00 to 6:00 PM
Please RSVP to tisp@umn.edu
The idea behind this forum is simple and essential: purposeful exchange on key issues with engaged stakeholders to create a better information future
Co-Sponsors: League of Minnesota Cities and Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association