The Library of Michigan is a member of the Connecting Michigan Taskforce and hopes that libraries of all types across the state will take part in learning more about how to support improved broadband opportunities in their own communities. This listening tour is a good time to bring together other stakeholders in your community with similar interests in broadband. Feel free to send along the information to others and encourage them to join as well. We hope as anchor institutions in your community this will also be a good time for you to hear about what efforts are underway and also allow you to provide feedback to this taskforce.

Connecting Michigan Taskforce Virtual Listening Tour

You are cordially invited to attend the Connecting Michigan Taskforce Virtual Listening Tour. Broadband is a critical topic for improving the quality of life for all Michiganders. Join the Connecting Michigan Taskforce for a virtual listening and learning tour to discuss broadband and technology in the state. Local and regional stakeholders are invited to participate in order to learn more about the taskforce, hear about federal and state broadband efforts, and provide your insights and feedback to the taskforce on broadband issues and solutions in your community.

· Learn more about the Connecting Michigan Taskforce

· Hear about recent federal and state broadband efforts

· Provide your insights and feedback to CMIT on broadband issues and solutions in your community

Each session will be 45 minutes and will include an open Q&A portion with a focus on finding solutions for broadband challenges and identifying issues in Michigan’s broadband ecosystem.

Register for one of the twelve available listening sessions here: https://connectednation.org/michigan/connecting-michigan-taskforce-virtual-listening-tour/ Scroll down on this web page to see a map and all of the available dates for the various regions and meetings.

Tues, Feb. 23, 11AM

Region 10: Detroit Metro Region

Tues, Feb. 23, 1PM

Region 9: Southeast Region

Wed, Feb. 24, 11AM

Region 8: Southwest Region

Wed, Feb. 24, 1PM

Region 7: South Central Region

Thurs, Feb. 25, 11AM

Region 6: East Region

Thurs, Feb. 25, 1PM

Region 5: East Central Region

Fri, Feb. 26, 11AM

Region 4: West Region

Tues, Mar. 2, 11AM

Region 4: West Region

Tues, Mar. 2, 1PM

Region 3: Northeast Region

Wed, Mar. 3, 11AM

Region 1: Upper Peninsula Region

Wed, Mar. 3, 1PM

Region 2: Northwest Region

Thurs, Mar. 4, 11AM

Region 1: Upper Peninsula Region

Shannon White
Library Development Manager
Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909
Whites29@michigan.gov 517-335-1507 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan