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I Connectivity Connectivity Issue Connectivity: Extending high-speed Internet access to the entire region increases telecommuting i opportunities, provides greater access to customers and markets for businesses, and allows all residents access to civic resources and commerce. I Connectivity Issue Goal Connectivity:The number of households in the region served by high-speed intemet services rises from the current level of 40%to 95%served. The(region/rural areas)community is willing to invest to increase coverage. This will include both public and private investment in service. ."..]:+'_ ''.:....,.,,t'n'...+--�v...�:ta..._-. .+.v.:�`.r'.�.-._..:w':]:ti'SJ'. ".::-Ca.....:r•y�i:..,:. .:/. w:.a:L.:.trlrw:.t:•..�. �...fy.- r..wLfy�..- .yam; .nee.a+..-.1tM'arrn..[.wxgt ..n.n Recommendation 4 Access across the region: Ensure all households in the region have high-speed Internet access which meets common state standards. Action Step'IA Access: Promote,support and develop high-speed Internet access throughout region for telecommuting, educational benefits,and supporting business activity. Recommendation 2 Efficiency:Local units of governments will work across political boundaries to share equipment costs/facilities for more efficient delivery of high-speed Internet. '1 Action Step 2A Efficiency in installation: Lay conduit for fiber optics when upgrading sewer and water or digging trench. Recommendation 3 Access for entrepreneurs: Provide access to technology needs and support to retain businesses and encourage potential entrepreneurs Action Step 3A Action Step 3B Economic development:Determine the Telecommuting:Create a business plan that compatibility and interface between facilitates legitimate telecommuting jobs and communications,smart grid technologies,and promotes high-speed Internet connection in the intemet systems.Develop a recruiting initiative region. Upgrade and expand high-speed Internet encouraging technology-oriented infrastructure in housing so residents may work g g gy-oriented companies to from home. explore opportunities offered in non-urban Action Step 3C spaces. - Map of access sites:Develop map or list of accessible sites within region to conduct web- type meetings,free Wi-Fi etc. Recommendation 4 Access for children:All school aged children will have access to a computer with high-speed internet capabilities. Action Step 4A Support sites: Make available sites providing educational, Internet,support,financial resources,etc. Recommendation 5 Funding:Identify and pursue state,federal,and philanthropic grants to fund connectivity recommendations. creaang a The Central Minnesota Resilient Region 2 Sustainable Development Plan