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Blandin Community Projects
January 27th, 2016
Blandin Broadband Community
• Sherburne was one of ten communities statewide to recently be named a “Blandin Broadband Community”
• We became eligible for $75,000 in broadband related grants as part of the program
Sherburne County History Center - $10,000
Click icon to add picture• Fiber installed to the facility
• Free community WiFi access
• Public terminals added
• Veteran Outreach Program implemented
• Enhanced meeting room capabilities
Becker Athletic Complex - $12,000
Click icon to add picture-Year Round Wireless access -Ability to live stream events-Host to Becker'samateur baseballteam, the Becker Bandits. Soccer and football fields are also part of this complex during the fall months. A play area featuring a large structure, a swing set, rockers, shelter and a sandbox.
Lake Side Park in Big Lake $10,000
Click icon to add picture- Year round public WiFi access
- Open everyday year round
- Contains the public beach, playground equipment, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, boat launch, fishing dock and pier, 2 shelters, a picnic area and a skate park
Rivers Edge Park in Elk River - $10,000
Click icon to add picture- River’s Edge Park draws 20,000 people to the downtown annually.
-Provide Year Round Wireless Access
-Improve public safety in the park – by installing cameras
-Televise the Riverfront Concert Series Live
Elk River School District - $2,000
Click icon to add picture-Extended computer lab Hours for students
Spectrum High School - $8,000
Click icon to add picture-Purchased Chromebooks for students-Will be utilized for “Community Education Curriculum”
Elk River to Zimmerman Fiber - $10,000
Click icon to add picture-Fiber installed connecting both City Hall and the Fire Station to the Fiber Network – Opportunity to Share Services.
-Public Groups to offer Job Coaching Courses, Workforce Training Seminars and Video Trainings.
- Business Connectivity at Job Fairs held in the Council Chambers.
- Classroom training opportunities for Adult Basic Education and College Courses.
Elk River to Zimmerman Fiber - $10,000
Click icon to add picture--Also houses the Zimmerman Chamber of Commerce
Sherband Community Outreach $15,000
• Our Goals: Educate, Partner & Advocate
• Created educational materials and video
• Created a website www.sherband.com and Facebook page
• Wrote bi-weekly education blogs
• Attended local community events
• Contacted local officials
• Worked with area legislators to host a Broadband Town Hall in September
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