Monthly Archives: August 2010
What part of "do not build in the floodplain" do people not understand?
One impetus for the All-Hazards approach to mitigation has been our experience with sometimes conflicting local-state-federal efforts on the public’s behalf. Often it’s one local effort conflicting with another local effort. The perfect example is one agency promoting development in … Continue reading
Microblog Weekly Updates for 2010-08-29
Rural Community Conference at Montana State U Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 – Bozeman Daily Chronicle @BozChron http://bit.ly/aMeeak # There's a song hiding in that RT @markusrill ..up early tomorrow. take a train downtown..hook up w/Eva Hillered & take train … Continue reading
Broadband levels the playing field for rural Minnesota
Borrowed this from USDA-RD MN Newsletter, emphasis is mine: Recovery Act Delivers Broadband Funds to Rural Minnesota The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, signed into law by President Obama in February of 2009, has helped fund about $61 million in … Continue reading
SoMe for the Practical E.D. Pro
Not an authorized advertisement! Social Media for the Practical Economic Development Professional August 31, 2010 from 2 PM to 3:30 PM EST. Join Mark James, CEcD, ED Solutions Inc. and Sara Dunnigan, SVP, Existing Business Services, Richmond Partnership (VA) for … Continue reading
Microblog Weekly Updates for 2010-08-22
@Michael_Knutson Ancient history, yes. Still working on validation 20 years later. in reply to Michael_Knutson # Time for the 100th Murray County Fair – Food on a stick, all week long! # Check this video out — Pipestone MN Civil … Continue reading
Consumers Don't Want "To Get Sold"
Even if you haven’t jumped on the Social Media bandwagon, somebody somewhere is claiming the webspace that should belong to your company, organization or cause. Minnesota Business last month offered a “primer” on social media, with this paragraph that caught … Continue reading
An Old Texas Crossing, Minnesota Style
FEMA’s Enviornmental and Historical Preservation team supports recovery and mitigation in places of historic or envionmental significance. This video highlights the restoration of an historic 72-year old bridge in Redwood Falls, MN damaged by the floods of 2010. I have … Continue reading
Microblog Weekly Updates for 2010-08-15
Is the Internet Rewiring Your Brain – Making You Less Capable of Enjoying…The Trout Underground Fly Fishing Blog http://bit.ly/9ySEJX # Brennen Leigh – The Box | The 9513 http://bit.ly/bA7Gfu #NoDepression # Powered by Twitter Tools
Seth's 15 Foundation Elements for Modern Biz
Seth Godin owns the web-o-sphere space between lengthy business/entrepreneur blogs (i.e. >200 words) and twitter (<140 characters). Like the entry-a-day inspirational calendars, each business day a pithy point to ponder appears @thisissethsblog with periodic books published to satiate your self-help appetite. … Continue reading
Microblog Weekly Updates for 2010-08-08
Why care about #broadband in Murray County « Blandin on Broadband http://bit.ly/aDh9BL | Thanks, BoB! # Oskar Blues playing catch-up to thirst for its beers – The Denver Post http://bit.ly/aeKBC7 | Great music venue, too #nodepression # @markusrill No problem. … Continue reading
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