Seminars
Unless otherwise noted, all seminars
are offered on demand. Typically, seminars should be scheduled two to three
months in advance to allow adequate time to give invited participants time
to get the meeting on their calendar. Handouts and class notes are provided
for all seminars.
| Title |
Description |
Who should attend |
| The Knowledge
Economy Roadshow |
An intensive, one day workshop designed to
identify key issues and factors affecting local economic development
efforts as the economy makes the transition from a primarily place-based
Manufacturing Economy to an information-based global Knowledge
Economy.
|
- Economic developers
- Town and city planners interested in changing
land use issues
- Elected officials
|
| Technology and telecommunications master planning |
A workshop designed for communities and economic
development organizations. The goal is to identify key telecommunications
assets already in the
community, set goals for the next two to five years, and develop a preliminary
road map for achieving those goals.
|
- Economic developers
- Town and city managers
- Elected officials
- Community planning organizations
|
| First Mile Broadband Strategies for Communities |
This workshop focuses on specific activities and strategies
to help get broadband more widely deployed in communities. Many of the
strategies require little or no additional funding but can have an effective
cumulative impact. |
- Economic developers
- Town and city managers
- Elected officials
- Town and city planners
- Community planning organizations
|
| Telecommunications planning for residential and commercial developments |
This seminar presents an overall strategy for new, planned
developments, to ensure that the appropriate telecommunications infrastructure
and services are available to tenants and residents. |
- Architects
- Planners
- Developers and builders
|
| Community network planning and development |
A step by step overview of the planning and management of
a community network. Can be customized according to local community interests
and needs. |
- Community network managers
- CN Web site developers
- CN management committee members
|
| Leadership technology workshop |
A workshop on telecommunications and
technology designed for leaders. Topics are discussed in plain English
and at a level appropriate for those in leadership positions--no technical
jargon is used. |
- CEOs
- Community leaders
- Elected officials
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