LITTLE FALLS, MN, June 13, 2013 (Press-News.org) MINNESOTA —The Blandin Community Broadband Program kicks of a series of webinars to increase awareness of the role sustainable broadband can play in Minnesota's future.
The first in the series of monthly webinars begins Thursday, June 13th from 3-4 p.m. Central Standard Time with Aaron Brossoit from Golden Shovel Agency, a leader in combining web technologies and design expertise to present communities in their best light. Golden Shovel utilizes gateway technologies to create customized websites and social media content geared toward individualized economic goals.
Brossoit will be on hand to share how community portals, websites dedicated to a specific geographic area, can serve multiple audiences who play vital roles in the economic well-being of rural towns, including: existing community members and businesses, prospective new residents and business, and tourists.
Brossoit looks forward to partnering with the Blandin Foundation to share Golden Shovel Agency's over 10 years of experience using economic development technologies to successfully promote rural communities.
When asked how he felt about this program, Brossoit explained that "there is no better organization than the Blandin Community Broadband Program to increase the availability of and awareness about the value of broadband in rural Minnesota and I look forward to participating in that cause."
About Golden Shovel Agency
Golden Shovel Agency views economic development as a creative endeavor, critical for a region or community to attract and retain businesses. They have over 10 years of experience combining web technology and design expertise to create customized economic development websites and tailored social media content that presents communities in their best light. At Golden Shovel, the latest trends built on time-tested methodologies keep clients consistently ahead of the curve. http://www.goldenshovelagency.com
Blandin Teams Up with Golden Shovel Agency on a Workshop Series for Community Broadband Program
The Blandin Community Broadband Program begins a monthly webinar series to promote sustainable broadband adoption in rural Minnesota communities.
2013-06-13
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[Press-News.org] Blandin Teams Up with Golden Shovel Agency on a Workshop Series for Community Broadband ProgramThe Blandin Community Broadband Program begins a monthly webinar series to promote sustainable broadband adoption in rural Minnesota communities.