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SUMMARY:Discovering Solar Energy Opportunities in Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Join West Central Clean Energy Resource Teams (WC CERT) and Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) Tuesday\, June 21st 2:30 – 5:30pm in Dassel\, MN to learn about solar energy and the opportunities it can offer you\, your community\, farm\, business\, or municipality!  This event is free and open to the public. Bring your questions! Light refreshments will be provided. \nRSVP now at http://wcsolar.eventbrite.com/ \nCheck out the press release: http://bit.ly/islgNi \nCheck out the flyer: http://bit.ly/jZXevQ \nAgenda:\n2:30     Welcome and Introductions  \n            Jeff Vetsch\, CERTs  \nPresentations and Q&A:  \n2:40     Solar Energy – Technology Overview  \n            Eric Buchanan\, Renewable Scientist\, University of Minnesota\, WCROC  \n3:30     Solar Opportunities – Straight Talk from the Experts  \n            Business Panel:  \n            Randy Hagen – President\, Solar Skies  \n            Jim Loseleben – VP Sales & Marketing\, tenKsolar  \n            Tim Zinniel – Zinniel Electric  \n4:30     Show Me the Money – Opportunities to Finance Projects  \n            Kellye Rose – Rose Consulting Service\, Inc.  \n5:20     Closing Comments  \n            Cheryl Glaeser\, SWIF \nWho: Farmers\, business leaders\, local government\, community members\, and community leaders from west central Minnesota  \nWhat: Free\, informational meeting on solar energy and the opportunities it offers  \nWhen: Tuesday\, June 21\, 2011 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM  \nWhere: Dassel Community Room\, Dassel History Center and Ergot Museum\, 901 1st St N\, Dassel\, MN  \nHow: Register online at http://wcsolar.eventbrite.com/ \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nWhy: Learn how you can harness the power of the sun to benefit you\, your farm\, business\, municipality\, or community \n  \nWe look forward to seeing you June 21st at 2:30 pm in Dassel!
URL:https://umvrdc.org/event/discover-solar-energy/
CATEGORIES:News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20110622T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20110622T210000
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SUMMARY:Google Tools - Dawson*LQP County Computer Commuter
DESCRIPTION:Google Tools – Google provides many free tools and features you can use in your business from spreadsheets and documents you need to keep organized to marketing tools like blogs and Google Sites. Google also provides a powerful web analytics tool you can use to track the traffic to your website. On the computer\, participants will explore these tools and more\, set up their account\, and learn about how to apply these tools to your operation.
URL:https://umvrdc.org/event/google-tools-dawsonlqp-county-computer-commuter/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20110623T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20110623T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170114
CREATED:20110602T003647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110602T003647Z
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SUMMARY:Google Tools - Montevideo
DESCRIPTION:Google Tools – Google provides many free tools and features you can use in your business from spreadsheets and documents you need to keep organized to marketing tools like blogs and Google Sites. Google also provides a powerful web analytics tool you can use to track the traffic to your website. On the computer\, participants will explore these tools and more\, set up their account\, and learn about how to apply these tools to your operation.  \n 
URL:https://umvrdc.org/event/google-tools-montevideo/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20110628T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20110628T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170114
CREATED:20110602T004242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110602T004242Z
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SUMMARY:Marketing Your Website - Montevideo
DESCRIPTION:Marketing Your Website – Having a website is only the first step in using the internet for business. The next important step is making sure that customers find and use your site. This 3 hour hands-on workshop introduces effective ways to market websites. Topics include getting found by search engines\, viral marketing and using online tools like e-newsletters to drive traffic to your site.  Participants will research key words related to their business\, explore how to purchase online advertising\, and see examples from businesses that use social media to get noticed.  This workshop will also cover ways to find and target customers online.
URL:https://umvrdc.org/event/marketing-your-website-montevideo/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20110628T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20110628T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170114
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SUMMARY:UMVRDC Monthly Board Meeting\, June 2011
DESCRIPTION:The UMVRDC Board will hold their Monthly Meeting on Tuesday\, June 28\, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at the Appleton Civic Center. \n\nThe board packet can be downloaded by clicking here.\n\n  \nThe BHAG Committees will ALL be meeting prior to the Board Meeting\, at 5:30 p.m. All committee meetings are in the same locations as last month. \n\nThe Board Stewardship Committee packet is available here.\nThe Community Development Committee packet is available here.\nThe Marketing Committee packet is available here.
URL:https://umvrdc.org/event/umvrdc-monthly-board-meeting-june-2011/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20110629T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20110629T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170114
CREATED:20110603T184221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110603T184221Z
UID:10000324-1309370400-1309381200@umvrdc.org
SUMMARY:Doing Business Online - Appleton
DESCRIPTION:Doing Business Online — Explore options for using the Internet in your business and find the best fit for your operation. This hands-on workshop introduces the many options for businesses to develop their online presence and connect with customers today. On the computer\, participants will research what other businesses are doing online\, explore the use of a number of online tools\, and set a plan in place to take advantage of the internet in your business.
URL:https://umvrdc.org/event/doing-business-online-appleton/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20110711T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20110711T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170114
CREATED:20110607T165923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110607T165923Z
UID:10000248-1310407200-1310418000@umvrdc.org
SUMMARY:Social Media - Dawson*LQP County Computer Commuter
DESCRIPTION:Using Social Media in Business – An introduction to the basics of Facebook\, Twitter\, and LinkedIn for businesses. Explore ways your business can use social media and online networking tools to effectively reach your current customers and new ones. While the Yellow Pages and traditional websites are still useful for advertising your business or community information\, many business owners or community leaders are beginning to interact with their customers through websites such as Facebook\, Twitter and LinkedIn. This workshop will explore basic fundamentals of popular social networking sites\, examples of use for\, and the potential benefits social media could bring to your business and community.
URL:https://umvrdc.org/event/social-media-dawsonlqp-county-computer-commuter/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20110718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20110718T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170114
CREATED:20110607T170237Z
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SUMMARY:Roadside Advertising - Madison*LQP County Computer Commuter
DESCRIPTION:Roadside Advertising in a Digital Age — Does your business have a sign on the digital superhighway? Can your customers find you in this evolving digital world.  Over 50 million people use GPS units\, while even more use Google Maps or Bing or Yahoo to find goods or services.  Can people find your business when they search online or use a GPS device? Digital maps not only describe in detail how to reach a destination\, but give advice on the goods or services and should be a key part of your business marketing. In this workshop you will gain the know-how and learn the tools to get on digital maps. \n 
URL:https://umvrdc.org/event/roadside-advertising-madisonlqp-county-computer-commuter/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20110720T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20110720T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170114
CREATED:20110603T184707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110603T184707Z
UID:10000326-1311184800-1311195600@umvrdc.org
SUMMARY:Google Tools - Appleton
DESCRIPTION:Google Tools – Google provides many free tools and features you can use in your business from spreadsheets and documents you need to keep organized to marketing tools like blogs and Google Sites. Google also provides a powerful web analytics tool you can use to track the traffic to your website. On the computer\, participants will explore these tools and more\, set up their account\, and learn about how to apply these tools to your operation.
URL:https://umvrdc.org/event/google-tools-appleton/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20110726T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20110726T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170114
CREATED:20110718T204014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110718T204014Z
UID:10000253-1311701400-1311705000@umvrdc.org
SUMMARY:UMVRDC Annual Meeting - Maynard Events Center
DESCRIPTION:The UMVRDC Board will hold their Annual and Monthly Meeting on Tuesday\, July 26\, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. at the Maynard Events Center\, Maynard\, MN. \n\nThe board packet can be downloaded by clicking here.
URL:https://umvrdc.org/event/umvrdc-annual-meeting-maynard-events-center/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20110726T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20110726T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170114
CREATED:20110603T183820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110603T183820Z
UID:10000323-1311703200-1311714000@umvrdc.org
SUMMARY:Roadside Advertising - Clara City
DESCRIPTION:Roadside Advertising in a Digital Age — Does your business have a sign on the digital superhighway? Can your customers find you in this evolving digital world? Over 50 million people use GPS units\, while even more use Google Maps or Bing or Yahoo to find goods or services.  Can people find your business when they search online or use a GPS device? Digital maps not only describe in detail how to reach a destination\, but give advice on the goods or services and should be a key part of your business marketing. In this workshop you will gain the know-how and learn the tools to get on digital maps. \nPlease register by calling 320-847-2142 or email cityadmin@hcinet.net.
URL:https://umvrdc.org/event/roadside-advertising-clara-city/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20110727T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20110727T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170114
CREATED:20110623T134613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110623T134613Z
UID:10000251-1311759000-1311775200@umvrdc.org
SUMMARY:Knowledge Worker Course - MnWest Canby
DESCRIPTION:The Knowledge Worker course consists of 16 hours of course instruction and has been developed for the adult learner. The course is offered in a hybrid fashion over a four-week period of time. The first four hours will be instructor-facilitated and take place in a computer lab in your community. The remaining 12 hours will take place online and involve a combination of online discussions\, course research and independent study. This course is offered at no charge to the student because it is grant funded. \nThis course consists of four modules: \n*Introduction to Knowledge Worker \n*Career Pathways \n*Innovation in the Workplace \n*Technology in the Workplace \nMnWest Campus in Canby will be holding this course on Wednesday July 27 from 9:30 am – 2:00 pm including a break for lunch on campus. For more information contact Rebecca Weber at 507-223-7252 EXT 117 or rebecca.weber@mnwest.edu.
URL:https://umvrdc.org/event/knowledge-worker-course-mnwest-canby/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20110727T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20110727T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170114
CREATED:20110607T170840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110607T170840Z
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SUMMARY:Marketing Your Website - Madison*LQP County Computer Commuter
DESCRIPTION:Marketing Your Website – Having a website is only the first step in using the internet for business. The next important step is making sure that customers find and use your site. This 3 hour hands-on workshop introduces effective ways to market websites. Topics include getting found by search engines\, viral marketing and using online tools like e-newsletters to drive traffic to your site.  Participants will research key words related to their business\, explore how to purchase online advertising\, and see examples from businesses that use social media to get noticed.  This workshop will also cover ways to find and target customers online.
URL:https://umvrdc.org/event/marketing-your-website-madisonlqp-county-computer-commuter/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20110728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20110728T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170114
CREATED:20110603T185033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110603T185033Z
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SUMMARY:Marketing Your Website - Appleton
DESCRIPTION:Marketing Your Website – Having a website is only the first step in using the internet for business. The next important step is making sure that customers find and use your site. This 3 hour hands-on workshop introduces effective ways to market websites. Topics include getting found by search engines\, viral marketing and using online tools like e-newsletters to drive traffic to your site.  Participants will research key words related to their business\, explore how to purchase online advertising\, and see examples from businesses that use social media to get noticed.  This workshop will also cover ways to find and target customers online.
URL:https://umvrdc.org/event/marketing-your-website-appleton/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20110811T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20110811T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170114
CREATED:20110603T183305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110603T183305Z
UID:10000321-1313085600-1313085600@umvrdc.org
SUMMARY:Doing Business Online - Clara City
DESCRIPTION:Doing Business Online — Explore options for using the Internet in your business and find the best fit for your operation. This hands-on workshop introduces the many options for businesses to develop their online presence and connect with customers today. On the computer\, participants will research what other businesses are doing online\, explore the use of a number of online tools\, and set a plan in place to take advantage of the internet in your business. \nPlease register by calling 320-847-2142 or email cityadmin@hcinet.net.
URL:https://umvrdc.org/event/doing-business-online-clara-city/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20110818T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20110818T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170114
CREATED:20110603T183530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110603T183530Z
UID:10000322-1313690400-1313701200@umvrdc.org
SUMMARY:Social Media - Clara City
DESCRIPTION:Using Social Media in Business – An introduction to the basics of Facebook\, Twitter\, and LinkedIn for businesses. Explore ways your business can use social media and online networking tools to effectively reach your current customers and new ones. While the Yellow Pages and traditional websites are still useful for advertising your business or community information\, many business owners or community leaders are beginning to interact with their customers through websites such as Facebook\, Twitter and LinkedIn. This workshop will explore basic fundamentals of popular social networking sites\, examples of use for\, and the potential benefits social media could bring to your business and community. \nPlease register by calling 320-847-2142 or email cityadmin@hcinet.net.
URL:https://umvrdc.org/event/social-media-clara-city/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110820
DTSTAMP:20260403T170114
CREATED:20110701T193528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110701T193528Z
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SUMMARY:Economic Development Professionals (ED Pros) Regional Meeting - Save the date!
DESCRIPTION:The Southwest Initiative Foundation will be hosting an 18-County Regional Economic Development Professionals (ED Pros) meeting on Friday\, August 19. UMVRDC staff are participating on a committee to help develop presentation ideas for this meeting. \nLast year there was a great turnout with fabulous presentations including best practices for working with developers\, and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) project examples and changes to the legislation. \nIf there is a topic you would like to see covered at this upcoming event\, please contact Jacki Anderson\, UMVRDC Senior Planner\, at 320.289.1981 ext. 2 or jacki.anderson@umvrdc.org so she can bring requests to the planning committee. \nWe will post more details here on our website as they become available.
URL:https://umvrdc.org/event/ed-pros-reg-swif-mtg/
CATEGORIES:News
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110825
DTSTAMP:20260403T170114
CREATED:20110128T031002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110128T031002Z
UID:10000304-1313884800-1314230340@umvrdc.org
SUMMARY:2011 National Scenic Byways Conference
DESCRIPTION:Save The Date! The 2011 National Scenic Byways Conference is coming to Minneapolis\, Minnesota on August 21-24. \nWatch for more details\, or visit the America’s Byways Resource Center page for more details.
URL:https://umvrdc.org/event/2011-national-scenic-byways-conference/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20110823T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20110823T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170115
CREATED:20110815T194550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110815T194550Z
UID:10000255-1314124200-1314131400@umvrdc.org
SUMMARY:NOTE! Location change for UMVRDC Monthly Board Meeting\, August 2011
DESCRIPTION:The UMVRDC Board will hold their Monthly Meeting on Tuesday\, August 23\, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at Shooters Bar & Grill in Appleton. \nPLEASE NOTE the location change! \nClick here for the August Board Packet. Click here for the FY2012 BHAG Meeting Schedule. \nThe Board Stewardship Committee will meet at 5:30 pm. Clck here for the agenda.
URL:https://umvrdc.org/event/umvrdc-monthly-board-meeting-august-2011/
CATEGORIES:News
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20110824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20110824T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170115
CREATED:20110815T203334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110815T203334Z
UID:10000329-1314180000-1314194400@umvrdc.org
SUMMARY:County Planning & Economic Development Workshop - Slayton\, MN
DESCRIPTION:Beyond the Basics of Zoning 101\, Training Customized to Southwest Minnesota \n10 am – 2 pm with a working lunch \nFor questions please contact: John C Shepard\, ACIP Development Planner \nSouthwest Regional Development Commissioner at jshepard@swrdc.org or 507-836-1633.
URL:https://umvrdc.org/event/county-planning-economic-development-workshop-slayton-mn/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20110825T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20110825T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170115
CREATED:20110824T201324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110824T201324Z
UID:10000331-1314277200-1314284400@umvrdc.org
SUMMARY:Public Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Public Art 101 “The What\, Why\, and How for Your Community”. For all city managers\, parks & rec. directors\, community developers\, non-profit organizations\, arts organizations\, library directors\, arts advocates\, interested community members and artists.
URL:https://umvrdc.org/event/public-art-workshop/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20110831T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20110831T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170115
CREATED:20110803T173606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110803T173606Z
UID:10000254-1314810000-1314817200@umvrdc.org
SUMMARY:Prairie Waters Annual Gathering
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the 2011 Prairie Waters Annual Gathering on August 31st from 5-7 pm! \nGene and Lucy Tokheim will be graciously hosting us\, and it’s a great opportunity to tour their studio\, view their art\, see a demo\, and mingle with other people from around the region. Appetizers will be served\, and there are 70 Tokheim espresso mugs to give away\, as well as other great door prizes. Don’t miss it! \n \nBring your family and friends! Prairie Waters staff and Board will be in attendance to talk about the Prairie Waters program and answer any questions you might have. \nLet’s get excited about tourism in our region!  Through events like the Annual Gathering\, we can build local awareness of all there is to see and do in Prairie Waters. \nVisit the Prairie Waters website here. \nClick here for more about Tokheim Stoneware\, and click here for directions.
URL:https://umvrdc.org/event/prairie-waters-annual-gathering-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20110927T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20110927T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170115
CREATED:20110825T144617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110825T144617Z
UID:10000333-1317148200-1317153600@umvrdc.org
SUMMARY:UMVRDC Monthly Board Meeting\, September 2011
DESCRIPTION:The UMVRDC Board will hold their Monthly Meeting on Tuesday\, September 27\, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at the Appleton Civic Center. \n\nThe board packet can be downloaded by clicking here.
URL:https://umvrdc.org/event/umvrdc-monthly-board-meeting-september-2011/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111016
DTSTAMP:20260403T170115
CREATED:20111013T192126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20111013T192126Z
UID:10000342-1318636800-1318723140@umvrdc.org
SUMMARY:Senator Klobuchar To Visit Region
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to come to a meeting with Senator Amy Klobuchar this Saturday\, October 15\, 2011 in Dawson.   \n  \nAt 2:30 p.m. she will be arriving at the Dawson City Building to talk to us about our Broadband Initiative for Lac qui Parle County – this will include a presentation from Farmers Mutual Telephone & LqP County Commissioners on the status of our fiber deployment.  Following that presentation we will do a tour & demo of the LqP Computer Commuter.  Next there will be time for the other LqP County MIRC (MN Intelligent Rural Communities) Grant recipients to talk about their projects as well.  In closing\, we will have a question & answer session that is for BROADBAND and TECHNOLOGY related questions for the Senator and questions from the Senator for us! \n  \nThis event is open to the public – so invite anyone you think may have an interest. \n  \nPlease come share this special time with the Senator to discuss broadband technology and how it impacts our rural communities!
URL:https://umvrdc.org/event/senator-klobuchar-to-visit-region/
CATEGORIES:News
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20111020T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20111020T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170115
CREATED:20111013T193137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20111013T193137Z
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SUMMARY:Financial Transactions Online
DESCRIPTION:Financial Transactions Online – Montevideo\nThur.\, Oct. 20\, 2011\, 5:30-8:30 pm\nMontevideo Middle School Computer Lab\n1501 William Ave\, Montevideo\nRegister at 320-269-5527 or angela@montechamber.com  \n  \nParticipants will explore the use of online check-out tools like PayPal and online banking platforms to help make more informed decisions.
URL:https://umvrdc.org/event/financial-transactions-online/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20111025T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20111025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170115
CREATED:20110825T145401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110825T145401Z
UID:10000335-1319567400-1319572800@umvrdc.org
SUMMARY:UMVRDC Monthly Board Meeting\, October 2011
DESCRIPTION:The UMVRDC Board will hold their Monthly Meeting on Tuesday\, October 25\, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at the Appleton Civic Center. \n\nThe board packet can be downloaded by clicking here.\n
URL:https://umvrdc.org/event/umvrdc-monthly-board-meeting-october-2011/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20111027T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20111027T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170115
CREATED:20111013T202428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20111013T202428Z
UID:10000344-1319736600-1319747400@umvrdc.org
SUMMARY:Google Tools training to be held in Granite Falls
DESCRIPTION:Thur.\, Oct. 27\, 2011\, 5:30-8:30 pm\nMinnesota West Granite Falls Campus Computer Lab\n1593 Eleventh Ave\, Granite Falls\nRegister at 320-564-2255 or eda@granitefalls.com \n  \nParticipants will set up a Google account and learn how to use Gmail\, Calendar\, Google Docs and Google Talk to make operations more efficient.
URL:https://umvrdc.org/event/google-tools/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20111103T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20111103T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170115
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SUMMARY:Marketing Your Website
DESCRIPTION:Thur.\, Nov. 3\, 2011\, 6:00-9:00 pm\,\nCanby High School Computer Lab\, Rm 109\n307 1st Street W\, Canby\nRegister at 507-223-7295 or cityadm@canby.mntm.org  \nLearn the most effective ways to market websites. Topics include getting found by search engines\, viral marketing and using online tools like e-newsletters to drive traffic to your site.
URL:https://umvrdc.org/event/marketing-your-website/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20111109T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20111109T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170115
CREATED:20110915T204347Z
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SUMMARY:Knowledge Worker Course - Montevideo
DESCRIPTION:The Knowledge Worker course consists of 16 hours of course instruction and has been developed for the adult learner. The course is offered in a hybrid fashion over a four-week period of time. The first four hours will be instructor-facilitated and take place in a computer lab in your community. The remaining 12 hours will take place online and involve a combination of online discussions\, course research and independent study. This course is offered at no charge to the student because it is grant funded. \nThis course consists of four modules: \n\nIntroduction to Knowledge Worker\nCareer Pathways\nInnovation in the Workplace\nTechnology in the Workplace\n\nMontevideo will be holding this course on Wednesday\, November 9th from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm. \nClick here for a flyer with complete class descriptions. \nClick here for the registration form. \nFor more information\, contact: \n\nVicki Oakes at Vic.oakes@gmail.com or\nSandy Larson sandyl@alextech.edu\n
URL:https://umvrdc.org/event/knowledge-worker-course-montevideo/
CATEGORIES:News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20111110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20111110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170115
CREATED:20111013T203645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20111013T203645Z
UID:10000256-1320915600-1320926400@umvrdc.org
SUMMARY:Roadside Advertising in a Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:Thur.\, Nov. 10\, 2011\, 9:00 am-12:00 pm\nClara City Library\n126 N. Main Street\, Clara City\nRegister at 320-847-2142 or cityadmin@hcinet.net \n  \nLearn how digital maps not only describe in detail how to reach a destination\, but give advice on the goods or services and why this should be a key part of your business marketing. Gain the know-how and learn the tools to get on digital maps.
URL:https://umvrdc.org/event/roadside-advertising-in-a-digital-age/
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