A one day seminar is being held to prepare for the next round of broadband funding and census strategies.  This national broadband initiative allows for broadband internet service to your community.  Broadband is critical for the economic growth and development for Michigan.    

Broadband is critical for the economic growth and stability of your community.  Make sure your communities are positioned for the Second Round of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (stimulus funding).  Come to hear what other communities have done to develop broadband strategies and how you can build your own plan.
         
Census data is used to distribute federal funding to your community.  Make sure your community is developing a strong census plan to assure accurate counts.  The Census countdown has begun and it relies on your local communities for identifying hard to count populations.  Learn how to develop your strategy for census activities.  

Registration is $15.00 which covers lunch costs.

This seminar is sponsored by:
Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators (MAISA)
State of Michigan/Department of Information Technology
Michigan Association of Counties
Michigan Townships Association
Michigan Municipal League
Library of Michigan

Dates and locations:
February 2, 2010               February 9, 2010
Marquette MI                    Houghton Lake MI

February 16, 2010             February 17, 2010
Lansing MI                        Saginaw MI

Please follow this link to register. 
http://broadband.mel.org