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at 541-682-5329. <br /> <br /> <br />City of Eugene Selected by State for Strategic Community Broadband Planning Grant <br />The City of Eugene was selected to participate in the Oregon Broadband Outreach and Strategic Planning Project to <br />create a strategic broadband plan for the community. The goals of the project include increasing rates of broadband <br />adoption and utilization in Oregon communities like Eugene. The City <br />of Eugene is among the first four Oregon cities to be selected for this <br />effort and will receive up to $5,000 for expenses and $35,800 in <br />technical assistance from the State. The assistance will help create a <br />community broadband plan to increase access to high capacity <br />broadband and reduce barriers to widespread use. The project will <br />start in early October, and conclude by the end of April 2013. <br /> <br />Increasing utilization of advanced broadband technology and <br />services in Eugene advances economic opportunity and equity goals <br />outlined in the Regional Prosperity Economic Development Plan and <br />Envision Eugene. The community strategic plan will help improve <br />access to the broadband infrastructure and address barriers to <br />widespread adoption, in addition to exploring ways to innovate <br />government service delivery. Participating in the project is a great opportunity for Eugene to connect some of its most <br />important economic development, education and community efforts to state and federal initiatives. The project will <br />bring together key partners from the University of Oregon, public institutions, local industry and local school districts in <br />two summits, to develop the plan, and position the City of Eugene to become a national leader in broadband utilization. <br /> <br />Oregon was awarded a federal grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to support <br />strategic planning for broadband growth and adoption. As a part of that grant, the Oregon Business Development <br />Department on behalf of the Oregon Broadband Advisory Council is implementing the Oregon Broadband Outreach <br />and Strategic Planning Project to develop eight local community plans to accelerate broadband utilization. <br /> <br />For more information, please contact Economic Development Analyst William Ellis at 541-682-8367 or <br /> <br />William.R.Ellis@ci.eugene.or.us, or City of Eugene Telecommunications Manager Pam Berrian at 541-682-5590 or <br /> <br />pam.c.berrian@ci.eugene.or.us. <br /> <br /> <br />Business Planning and Grant Seeking at Eugene Public Library <br />This month, the Downtown Eugene Public Library offers free talks by two experts with valuable financial information. <br />Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs: catch a golden opportunity to hear Palo Alto Software founder and <br />chairman Tim Berry (pictured at right) on the crucial topic of business planning. On <br />Thursday, Oct. 18, at 6 p.m., Berry will deliver nuts-and-bolts explanations and steps <br />to follow, from strategies to schedules to sales projections. The author of books and <br />software including Business Plan Pro, and the official business planning coach at <br />Entrepreneur.com, Berry has consulted for, and/or presented to, organizations <br />including Apple, Hewlett-Packard and the Disney Entrepreneurial Center. <br /> <br />Non-profit representatives can get an introduction to the world of foundation <br />fundraising at Basics for Grant Seekers on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 3 p.m. Speaker C. <br />Davis Parchment of the Foundation Center - San Francisco will offer an overview of <br />the process for those seeking grants from foundations, corporations, and grant- <br />making public charities. Topics include what to have in place before seeking a grant, <br />how to research grant opportunities, and helpful tools and resources. <br /> <br />For more information, contact the Eugene Public Library at 541-682-5450 or www.eugene-or.gov/library. <br /> <br />Eugene Transportation System Plan Nears Major Milestone <br />On Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, the Transportation Community Resource Group (TCRG), will consider the key components <br />that will comprise the next phase of comprehensive planning for the Eugene transportation system. After more than a <br />year’s study and discussion, the TCRG will receive the following packages: <br /> <br /> A map showing congested streets and intersections in year 2035, assuming that improvements not already <br />funded will not be built; <br /> <br /> A draft set of Goals and Objectives that could set City policies and priorities for transportation spending; <br /> <br /> A list of major transportation projects that will be evaluated; and <br /> <br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 2 <br />October 4, 2012 <br />