CTAC will be helping to host the following webinars…
Pre-Conference Webinars
Join us for one or all three of these FREE webinars sponsored by the Blandin Foundation!
This series is perfect for economic development commissioners or elected officials to learn more about telecommunications and its impact on economic development.
Register online at http://www.blandinfoundation.org/BBConf08/webinar.html
“Get up to speed on Internet technologies and their impact on local economic development before attending the Blandin Broadband Conference in December. Participating in a webinar is both easy and convenient – give it a try.” – Bill Coleman, Webinar Moderator
Webinar Dates and Topics
October 22rd: Fiber to the HomeNetworks – Learn how this critical infrastructure can support economic vitality in your community. Get a better understanding of the costs and capabilities of community fiber networks, and how they can enable business, education, health care and quality of life. Presenter: David Russell of Calix.
November 5th: Wireless Technologies – Learn about emerging services that provide the increased mobility that business needs and citizens want. Hear about new wireless technologies that can extend broadband coverage into more rural areas. Presenter: Pete Borchert, Senior Market Analyst for Alltel Wireless.
November 19th: Broadband Policy – As a warm-up to our December conference, learn about the critical issues that the MN Broadband Task Force will be considering, including the role of the public sector in broadband network deployment, statewide video franchising and alternative network management practices (network neutrality, pricing, bandwidth and download caps). A panel of experts will provide perspective on each issue.
Webinar Times
8:30 – 9:30 AM
Webinar Instructions
Our webinars are internet and conference call based. It’s easy!
First, click this link to connect to us via the web: https://umconnect.umn.edu/blandinwebinar
Then, call in to the Conference Call line:
866-316-1519
Passcode: 14223904