Blandin webinar: Community Technology Centers May 12:

1. GROWING THE “TECHNOLOGY
SERVICES” INDUSTRY CLUSTER
IN THE BRAINERD LAKES AREA
May 12, 2016
Presented by:
Sheila Haverkamp
Executive Director, BLAEDC

2. Mission Statement:
Expanding Business, Building Community, and Growing Jobs In Crow Wing County
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3. THE BEGINNING
 Potlatch Paper Mill Closes in 2002
 2020 Economic Development Plan Created
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4. TECH SERVICES INITIATIVE
 Marketing and Branding
 Workforce and Training
 Infrastructure
 Economic Development
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5. CONTINUED EFFORTS
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7. CTC TRAINING ROOM
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https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=jSbTZDafDz1

9. RIVERWOOD BANK BOARD ROOM
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10. 10
Video Conferencing Capability Coming Soon!

11. QUESTIONS?
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