Event:
Tue, 06/19/2012 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location
North Regional Library
1315 Lowry Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN
55411
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Host:
City of Minneapolis
Help the community bridge the digital divideThe City of Minneapolis is taking a leadership role to help community members, the private sector, and groups interested in digital inclusion come together to address the digital divide in Minneapolis. City leaders and staff will be hosting a number of community meetings to: Explore the survey results as a communityGenerate ideas and actions to make the most of our community technology resourcesShare experiences and build relationships across sectors to overcome the digital divide in Minneapolis
When & Where?Wednesday June 13, Northeast Library, 3:30 - 5:00 pmMonday June 18, McRae Park, 6:30 - 8:00 pmTuesday June 19, North Regional Library, 6:00 - 7:30 pmWednesday June 27, Phillips Community Center, 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Who should attend? Residents and business owners in MinneapolisNeighborhood Associations and community activistsBusiness Associations, local employers, anyone from the private sector interested in connecting with residents and improving technology skills and accessNon-profitsEducatorsPublic sector service providers: library, schools, community education, parks, public housing and government services staff
Many organizations are doing great work to close the digital divide. The survey data is intended to show the current state of the divide in Minneapolis and to help bring people together to review existing resources and identify opportunities to work more effectively to close the gaps.