Wanted to give folks a heads up on the next webinar. I think it’s a topic of interest to anyone looking into better broadband for their community…
MN Office of Broadband Development Update on Funding
July 10 from 9-10am (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
Register: http://tinyurl.com/q4eow68During the 2014 legislative un-session, legislators dedicated $20 million in grants to promote better broadband in unserved and underserved areas in Minnesota. The funding is open to nonprofits, communities and businesses. It requires a 1-to-1 match. In a recent tour of rural areas, one of the funds greatest promoters, Senator Matt Schmit, indicated that legislators are looking for projects that get people connected, are wise investments and are innovative enough to make the case for future funds.
Danna MacKenzie, Director of the Office of Broadband Development, is leading the effort to distribute and manage the funds through the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). During the webinar she will update participants on what is happening with the funds and what communities might do to prepare to apply for grants.
Might be good to know where this event will occur. I can’t seem to find that on the Website. St. Paul? Grand Rapids? Somewhere else?
It’s a webinar – so it’s online. You can sign up here: http://tinyurl.com/q4eow68
Just today I also posted about in-person meetings that are happening at various locations throughout Minnesota. You are very welcome to join the webinar but maybe there’s something near you as well:
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