For your information and recommended action: Deadline is November 10, 2017
The Internet is where people go for information, e-commerce, email, etc. Online response time has been a challenge in and around the Ely, MN area. The Ely Area Broadband Coalition (ELY ABC) applied for and received grant funding from the Blandin Foundation to complete a broadband feasibility study by Design Nine, a professional consulting firm with extensive knowledge and experience. The study includes the area within the Ely school district ISD 696 which includes all of Burntside Lake. Phase one of this study is allow everyone in the study area to fill out a quick online survey concerning broadband. The deadline for completing the survey is November 10, 2017. The survey can be located at www.ely.mn.us. Please complete the survey. It is important to hear from everyone in the study area. If you have any questions feel free to contact Harold R. Langowski at 218-235-0383 or