A program of Blandin Foundation Our mission is to strengthen communities in rural Minnesota, especially the Grand Rapids area.
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Since 2003, the Blandin Broadband Initiative has worked to help communities optimize their use of broadband-based technologies to improve their economic competitiveness in a global economy. We believe that expanding the use of broadband technology increases the potential to retain jobs in rural areas, grows new markets for business, strengthens health care, enhances educational access and improves quality-of-life. To guide our work, we have developed a vision statement and guiding principles.

Our guiding vision states:

“To ensure a high quality of life and a globally competitive future for its citizens, businesses and communities, Minnesota is committed to making the necessary investment to become a world leader in the universal deployment and use of ultra high-speed next generation broadband”.

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