On Monday, July 22, 2013, Don Sidlowski, founder of NWBDC, had a 1.5 hour meeting with Wisconsin Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch in her office at 19 East in the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison. Joining Don, by invitation, was Tim Brown, the UW-Extension Community Natural Resource Economic Development Agent for Oneida County, as well as Robert Schlaeger, the Lt. Governor’s policy advisor. The wide-ranging discussion centered on the use of broadband expansion and adoption as a tool for economic development and job creation in Wisconsin, particularly north of Highway 29. In particular, the NWBDC wanted to secure a commitment from the Lt. Goveror – and got one – to support the mission and to help bring the Wisconsin Playbook for Broadband Progress to life. “Having the support of the Executive Branch of Wisconsin government is critical to moving forward the broadband initiative in the state”, says Don.