Midwest Community Use Case Studies
This track is dedicated to our Mid-West communities and counties. These are their unique stories!
October 1
The State of Economic Development in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is Wisconsin’s lead economic development organization. WEDC’s mission is to advance and maximize opportunities in Wisconsin for businesses, communities and people to thrive in … Read more
- 10:00 am to 10:45 am
- Speakers: Vincent A. Rice
- Northshore
October 2
Minnesota: Successes Through Broadband Grants
The Minnesota Broadband Grant Program is now being used as a guideline for many other states throughout the U.S. And a few providers have found multiple years of success in … Read more
- 3:45 pm to 4:30 pm
- Speakers: Mark Mrla, Monty Morrow
- Northshore
October 2
Minnesota: Blandin Foundation’s Collaborative Partnership with MN Communities
Blandin Foundation assists rural communities to improve access to and use of broadband by providing advisory services and financial assistance to community leadership teams. Blandin supports community pursuit of advanced … Read more
- 2:30 pm to 3:15 pm
- Speakers: Bill Coleman
- Northshore