Blandin Foundation - Events 2012-01-30T08:48:07-06:00 Blandin Foundation info@blandinfoundation.org tag:www.blandinfoundation.org/resources/events.php:events LEDC Austin tag:www.blandinfoundation.org/events/events-detail.php_intResourceID=1573:1573 2012-01-17T11:24:14-06:00 [ Date: 04-19-2012 ] -- Session Dates: Session I -- April 19-20, 2012 Day 1 -- 9:00am -- 5:30pm Day 2 -- 9:00am -- 1:00pm Session II -- May 3, 2012 (9:00am -- 1:00pm) Session III -- May 17, 2012 (9:00am -- 1:00pm) Session IV -- May 31, 2012 (9... Currie Fulda Slayton tag:www.blandinfoundation.org/events/events-detail.php_intResourceID=1192:1192 2011-12-16T15:33:46-06:00 [ Date: 04-16-2012 ] -- Application Deadline Date: February 13, 2012 Retreat Dates: April 16-20, 2012 (to be held at Ruttger's Sugar Lake Lodge- Grand Rapids, MN) Workshop I Dates: July 17-18, 2012 Workshop II Date: October 23, 2012 *workshop lo... Butterfield Madelia St. James tag:www.blandinfoundation.org/events/events-detail.php_intResourceID=1330:1330 2011-11-30T15:06:50-06:00 [ Date: 03-26-2012 ] -- Application Deadline Date: January 23, 2012 Retreat Dates: March 26-30, 2012 (to be held at Ruttger's Sugar Lake Lodge- Grand Rapids, MN) Workshop I Dates: June 26-27, 2012 Workshop II Date: September 25, 2012 *workshop l... Bois Forte, Fond du Lac & Grand Portage tag:www.blandinfoundation.org/events/events-detail.php_intResourceID=1198:1198 2011-12-08T09:56:19-06:00 [ Date: 03-12-2012 ] -- Retreat Dates: March 12-16, 2012 (to be held at Ruttger's Sugar Lake Lodge- Grand Rapids, MN) Workshop I Dates: June 12-13, 2012 Workshop II Date: September 11, 2012 *workshop locations to be announced* Apply electronicall... Ely Babbitt tag:www.blandinfoundation.org/events/events-detail.php_intResourceID=1503:1503 2012-01-13T11:14:04-06:00 [ Date: 02-27-2012 ] -- Retreat Dates: February 27-March 2, 2012 (to be held at Ruttger's Sugar Lake Lodge- Grand Rapids, MN) Workshop I Dates: May 22-23, 2012 Workshop II Date: August 21, 2012 *workshop locations to be announced* Retreat Pre-Wor... Olivia, Renville, and Sacred Heart tag:www.blandinfoundation.org/events/events-detail.php_intResourceID=1624:1624 2012-01-07T13:01:37-06:00 [ Date: 02-06-2012 ] -- Retreat Dates: February 6-10, 2012 (to be held at Ruttger's Sugar Lake Lodge- Grand Rapids, MN) Workshop I Dates: May 1-2, 2012 Workshop II Date: July 31, 2012 *workshop locations to be announced* Retreat Pre-Work: Click ... Bigfork Listening Session tag:www.blandinfoundation.org/events/events-detail.php_intResourceID=2955:2955 2012-01-20T13:14:07-06:00 [ Date: 02-01-2012 ] -- The Bigfork Listening Session will center around conversation about what makes Bigfork great, what challenges and opportunities are present, and what are the area's priorities. Community feedback will provide insight to help s... Coleraine Listening Session tag:www.blandinfoundation.org/events/events-detail.php_intResourceID=2956:2956 2012-01-20T13:15:02-06:00 [ Date: 01-26-2012 ] -- The Coleraine Listening Session will center around conversation about what makes Coleraine great, what challenges and opportunities are present, and what are the area's priorities. Community feedback will help strengthen the B... Red Wing tag:www.blandinfoundation.org/events/events-detail.php_intResourceID=1642:1642 2012-01-07T12:58:20-06:00 [ Date: 01-23-2012 ] -- Retreat Dates: January 23-27, 2012 (to be held at Ruttger's Sugar Lake Lodge- Grand Rapids, MN) Workshop I Dates: April 24-25, 2012 Workshop II Date: July 24, 2012 *workshop locations to be announced* Retreat Pre-Work: Cl... Children First Event: Snowfolk Fun tag:www.blandinfoundation.org/events/events-detail.php_intResourceID=2937:2937 2012-01-05T14:49:47-06:00 [ Date: 01-20-2012 ] -- Watch a "SnowFolk" movie and build your Snowfolk outside. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Call to register. For event at Coleraine Library, 218-245-2315 Class #31611... 2012 Annual Grantee Conference tag:www.blandinfoundation.org/events/events-detail.php_intResourceID=1770:1770 2012-01-30T08:48:07-06:00 [ Date: 01-10-2012 ] -- Grantees--and their successes--are essential to the success of the Blandin Foundation. On an annual basis, the Foundation updates its grantees with current priorities and other news that supports our effectiveness together. ... Grant application deadline tag:www.blandinfoundation.org/events/events-detail.php_intResourceID=1667:1667 2011-07-07T13:50:45-05:00 [ Date: 12-15-2011 ] -- Due today: applications for grant requests of $50,000 or more to be awarded by March 15, 2012. Visit our Grants website for information on eligibility and the application process. 2011 Broadband Conference tag:www.blandinfoundation.org/events/events-detail.php_intResourceID=1677:1677 2011-11-20T08:11:42-06:00 [ Dates: 11-16-2011 - 11-17-2011 ] -- Blandin Foundation and Connect Minnesota hosted over 150 people at this year's 2011 Broadband Conference, which focused on the ARRA Broadband funding efforts underway in Minnesota. Discussions with national and l... Pre-Broadband Conference Webinar - Community Transformation via Technology tag:www.blandinfoundation.org/events/events-detail.php_intResourceID=1712:1712 2011-11-03T15:28:28-05:00 [ Date: 11-02-2011 ] -- Communities want broadband networks to support economic vitality. Assuming infrastructure investments are made, what are the next steps to transform the way communities function in a broadband-based world? School superintende... Pre-Broadband Conference Webinar - Public-private partnerships in broadband tag:www.blandinfoundation.org/events/events-detail.php_intResourceID=1711:1711 2011-10-31T09:58:56-05:00 [ Date: 10-26-2011 ] -- With stimulus funds allocated and clear understanding of the difficulties in obtaining strictly market-based funding, how can underserved areas reach their broadband goals? What are some successful models of public private par... Honoring Jim Hoolihan's service to Blandin Foundation tag:www.blandinfoundation.org/events/events-detail.php_intResourceID=1710:1710 2011-10-24T11:37:41-05:00 [ Dates: 10-19-2011 - 12-31-2011 ] -- Blandin Foundation is honoring the service of Jim Hoolihan, who served as Blandin Foundation president and CEO 2004-2011. We invite your notes and stories for Jim at notesforjim@blandinfoundation.org Pre-Broadband Conference Webinar - Mobile Broadband - Is it enough? tag:www.blandinfoundation.org/events/events-detail.php_intResourceID=1709:1709 2011-10-19T17:16:34-05:00 [ Date: 10-19-2011 ] -- The US Broadband plan establishes a 4 Mb goal for those lacking access to networks meeting the 100 Mb goal. Many assume that this goal will be met with mobile broadband networks. Will this be adequate to participate in today's... Pre-Broadband Conference Webinar - Critical Broadband Policy Issues tag:www.blandinfoundation.org/events/events-detail.php_intResourceID=1708:1708 2011-10-12T20:28:48-05:00 [ Date: 10-12-2011 ] -- We kick-off this year's pre-conference webinar series with JoAnne Johnson from U-reka Broadband Ventures. JoAnne will tackle policy issues at both the Federal and State level: Federal policy -- The Universal Service Reform... Northern Regional Broadband Networks Forum tag:www.blandinfoundation.org/events/events-detail.php_intResourceID=1684:1684 2011-08-17T10:02:25-05:00 [ Date: 10-04-2011 ] -- SAVE THE DATE! For a discussion of the $250 million in high-speed fiber networks in northeastern Minnesota, and the business opportunities this new infrastructure resource presents. Hosted by: Minnesota Power Additional su... Itasca Area Grantee Wksp 1: Nonprofit Boards & Collaboration tag:www.blandinfoundation.org/events/events-detail.php_intResourceID=1722:1722 2011-10-26T16:01:51-05:00 [ Date: 09-27-2011 ] -- Presenter: Karen Ray Organizations in the Itasca County area have a century's worth of experience working together to address community issues. Compassionate for all Itascans. But serious problems like poverty and crime haven...