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The Evolution of Hiawatha Broadband's Ignite Initiative: A Community Success Story

Discover the journey of Hiawatha Broadband's Ignite initiative from its inception in June 2012 to its formal launch in January 2013. Following the selection of Red Wing as a community partner, dedicated leaders collaborated to shape a plan with a focus on public safety and healthcare. Key decisions included obtaining not-for-profit status and establishing a business incubator as a crucial first step. With successful early fundraising and remodeling efforts, the Ignite initiative set the stage for community development and growth, paving the way for start-ups to thrive.

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The Evolution of Hiawatha Broadband's Ignite Initiative: A Community Success Story

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  1. Progress…how it evolved • June 2012: Hiawatha Broadband named Ignite partner • July 2012: Red Wing selected as HBC Ignite community • August 2012: Bill Wallace visits to discuss potentials with Red Wing leaders • Small, dedicated group formed to shepherd development

  2. Active few make big things happen • Plans immediately begin to take shape • Public safety, health care selected as focus • Not-for-profit status decided upon • Business incubator determined a wise first step • Building located, secured, remodeling designed • Initiative formally launched in January 2013 • Beyond incubation: getting them to stay

  3. Ongoing plan for success created • Equity fund to assist start-ups created • Early fund-raising efforts successful • Remodeling funds secured • Incubator opening set for April • Developers being successfully recruited • Operating funds now being sought • Success seems inevitable

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