From Eric Frederick of Connect Michigan:

Hello All, As you may know, Governor Snyder by Executive Order<https://url.emailprotection.link/?aShYFqMvuNd2JCq6jjvIG7tDsNUl_x9bmiMjoz7ON_AVRtahl-AFxaZYBhNHHJkqDJoHtTxdmUCJJ_n4u5vWKbD8fzylGf5G5s0JZYmIxCnhQQwKBahY-VRMzuXexgVoW> created the Michigan Consortium of Advanced Networks<https://url.emailprotection.link/?aShYFqMvuNd2JCq6jjvIG7krS4m0GFv73UOTTlTZrzQUdArPUu1wdLvBC-qeua8BzYf5zGIfEsKWkiDvTIfF9ATyYsBWyOeTGRg7FBKdKZL17yMhYc82dASKV5gybIEHl> (MCAN) for the purpose of providing him with recommendations to strengthen broadband access and connectivity throughout Michigan. MCAN's report is due to the Governor by August 1, 2018. As part of the process of formulating final recommendations, MCAN will be hosting five listening tour sessions in May to elicit feedback on potential recommendations. The list of dates and locations is below. May 14, 5:30 to 7:00pm: St. Clair Community College, Port Huron, MI May 15, 5:30 to 7:00 pm: Metro Health Hospital, Wyoming, MI May 22, 5:30 to 7:00 pm: West Shore Community College, Scottville, MI May 23, 5:30 to 7:00 pm: Networks Northwest Conference Center, Traverse City, MI May 24, 2:00 to 3:30 pm: Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI I wanted to make you aware of these sessions and invite you to attend a session that is most convenient for you. Please RSVP to the listening tour(s) you will be attending prior to Friday, May 11th, space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. Please use the following link to RSVP : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2S2oFakvFTAcBbGGvsbPcP1bSkZK14oGahjtSoeo78O7h4Q/viewform?usp=sf_link<https://url.emailprotection.link/?acJ4Nslz3jkeDhFIjdJGbTK81S3dCqEb_PrkcRGCVG_ZrA7C-fH6y6OMmCnCKn1EAsRXH_gX4iuNLMLZbiuRAdcCEHc_s9PZpE5rj_dOX1fUUMDVQyOtzNLT0FF90lqZJMw_myJLMRVj4tTVvLxryBAeuemHQPEerCAgF7CpaoyY~>) Also, if you know of other interested stakeholders that would be interested in attending any of these sessions, please provide their name and email address to Saige Arend-Ritter(Arend-RitterS@michigan.gov<mailto:Arend-RitterS@michigan.gov>), and an invitation will be sent to them. Finally, anyone who cannot attend is encouraged to email comments to mcan@michigan.gov<mailto:mcan@michigan.gov>. MCAN members are very interested to hear your thoughts on this very important issue. Eric Frederick, AICP, LEED AP Vice President, Community Affairs Executive Director, Connect Michigan O 877.846.7710<tel:18778467710> M 517.994.8024<tel:5023412024> E efrederick@connectednation.org<mailto:efrederick@connectednation.org> W connectednation.org<https://www.connectednation.org/> [cid:image001.png@01D3B6CB.C7BAF0D0]<https://connectednation.org/> [cid:image002.png@01D3B6CB.C7BAF0D0]<https://www.facebook.com/ConnectedNation/> [cid:image003.png@01D3B6CB.C7BAF0D0] <https://www.twitter.com/connectednation?lang=en> [cid:image004.png@01D3B6CB.C7BAF0D0] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/connected-nation-inc./> [cid:image005.png@01D3B6CB.C7BAF0D0] <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRzmOfq7AnI&list=PLGIlOvpved_a9WBfIylnSwgLAt0IgNDyT> [cid:image006.png@01D3B6CB.C7BAF0D0] <https://www.instagram.com/connectednation/>