<body><div>Experts at WISPAPALOOZA had some advice for broadband providers looking to engage their state officials: talk to staff, and do it often.<blockquote><p>“Don’t get disheartened and think staff-level [meetings] don’t also matter if you can’t get to the top,” said <b>Bree Maki</b>, director of Minnesota’s broadband office said Wednesday. “Elected officials have to know a little about a lot, but their staff people are really in the weeds every day. Make sure you are kind to them and always sharing information with them.”</p></blockquote></div></body>

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Minnesota State Broadband Advocacy Tip to providers: Talk to Staff

Experts at WISPAPALOOZA had some advice for broadband providers looking to engage their state officials: talk to staff, and do it often. “Don’t get disheartened and think staff-level [meetings] don’t also matter if you can’t get to the top,” said Bree Maki, director of Minnesota’s broadband office said Wednesday. “Elected officials have to know a little about a lot, but their staff people are really in the weeds every day. Make sure you are kind to them and always sharing information with them.”