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Juneteenth Jubilee Breakfast Jun 19, 2024 11:30 AM Jun 03, 2024 04:37 PM Come join us for a morning of celebration and unity at the Empire Event Center. Start your day off right with a delicious breakfast spread. Juneteenth or “Freedom Day” is a day of recognition, restoration and celebration.
Social Mixer For BIPOC-Identifying Nonprofit Professionals Mar 08, 2023 01:30 PM Mar 07, 2023 08:33 AM A networking event is open to anyone who self-identifies as black, indigenous, or a person of color working in the non-profit sector.
RPS ML Online Family Night in Arabic and English Feb 13, 2023 06:00 PM Feb 08, 2023 11:29 AM Share information, ideas, questions and concerns.
Somali Cultural Heritage Event Feb 11, 2023 03:30 PM Feb 07, 2023 10:26 AM
Feb 2023 Luther College Lectures: The Mutable City Feb 14, 2023 04:30 PM Dec 11, 2023 08:21 AM History and Place; The Promise of the City from a Beam perspective
Open Beam Presentation to Luther College Lectures: The Mutable City Feb 27, 2024 05:30 PM Mar 27, 2024 10:35 PM History and Place; The Promise of the City from a Beam perspective
March 23, 2023 DMCC Board Executive Committee Mar 23, 2023 12:00 PM Mar 15, 2024 11:35 AM Bryke Presentations; Video Recording; Takeaways
November 17, 2023 DMCC Board Meeting Nov 17, 2023 12:00 PM Mar 12, 2024 08:11 AM Five year DMC Plan Heads Up, Shared Lab Spaces, Riverfront Small Area Plan 2.0, UMR developing human potential for healthcare industry, Bioech Hub, West Transit
Feb 1, 2024 DMCC Board Meeting Feb 01, 2024 12:00 PM Mar 15, 2024 10:41 AM Five year DMC Plan Heads Up, Shared Lab Spaces, Riverfront Small Area Plan 2.0, UMR developing human potential for healthcare industry, Bioech Hub, West Transit
September 28, 2023 DMCC Board Meeting Sep 28, 2023 12:00 PM Mar 15, 2024 10:54 AM Metrics, 2024 Work Plan and Budget, Business Development and Lead Generation, Communications Strategy, DEED Main Street, Discovery Square, District Energy, Downtown Riverfront, Equitable Economic Development, Heart of the City, Housing, Mobility, Rochester Downtown Task Force, Soldiers Field Memorial Park, West Transit Village
May 25, 2023 DMCC Board Meeting May 25, 2023 12:00 PM Mar 15, 2024 11:35 AM Topics include: A. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Utilization B. Downtown Riverfront C. Heart of the City D. Main Street Program E. McKnight Grants F. Mobility G. Private Development H. Equitable Economic Development I. BIPOC Home Ownership J. Soldiers Field Memorial Park
2023 DMCC Board Collaborative Session Feb 09, 2023 02:00 PM Mar 15, 2024 10:54 AM joint gathering of the DMCC board, DMCC EDA board, Rochester City Council & Mayor, and Olmsted County board, along with their respective staff. Goals for the meeting: Allow organizations to share ideas: Learning each group’s priorities, Shared learning on Next Generation Infrastructure with David Gamble, principal of Gamble Associates, Harvard design instructor, and author of several books on city development.
Feb. 2023 DMCC Board Meeting Feb 09, 2023 12:00 PM May 09, 2023 09:36 AM Topics include: Annual Report: 8:24 DMC EDA Chair Report: 14:36 DMC Metrics: 22:15 Soldiers Field: 32:54 Recommendation: 39:59 Riverfront Small Area Plan: 53:16 LINK Bus Rapid Transit and West Transit Village: 1:11:14 Downtown Recovery Taskforce: 1:19:00 Awareness of Rochester as a Life Sciences Destination 1:25:46 Biggest Barriers 1:55:17 Strategic Directions 2:02:16 Team Collaboration 2:05:08 2023 Program of work 2:07:05
2024 DMC Collaborative Session May 23, 2024 02:30 PM May 25, 2024 12:22 PM Joint gathering of the DMCC board, DMCC EDA board, Rochester City Council & Mayor, and Olmsted County board, along with their respective staff. Goals for the meeting: Allow organizations to share ideas: Learning each group’s priorities,
May 23, 2024 DMCC Board Meeting May 23, 2024 12:00 PM May 25, 2024 09:01 AM Destination Medical Center status include: metrics, DMC agency reporting, projects updates
Project Community Connect Jan 27, 2023 02:00 PM Jan 23, 2023 09:08 AM After a two-year absence, Project Community Connect – an event designed to provide services and resources for people who are homeless or struggling to make ends meet – is returning on Friday, January 27, 2023.
125 Live Community Talks: RPS Superintendent Kent Pekel Jan 20, 2023 12:30 PM Jan 20, 2023 11:31 AM Community Talks Discuss topics relevant to 125 LIVE members and the Rochester community. Learn about your community, ask questions on issues, and share your input and your ideas for a better tomorrow. This time we will host Rochester School Superintendent- Kent Pekel.
Third Judicial District: Juror Project Presentation Jan 26, 2023 07:00 PM Jan 26, 2023 09:41 AM The motivation for hosting these presentations has been the continued lack of diversity of juries in southeast Minnesota, as shown by this recent report by the state-level Committee for Equity and Justice.
propel nonprofits: Building an Effective CEO & Board Chair Partnership Jan 25, 2023 10:00 PM Jan 11, 2023 08:08 PM It has often been said that a healthy relationship between the board chair and executive director/CEO goes a long way toward building an effective organization.
Mayor Norton to Host 2023 State of the City Event Jan 13, 2023 09:00 AM Jan 15, 2023 10:12 AM Mayor Kim Norton shares, “I encourage the community to join me for this event. The focus of this year’s State of the City will be on how we work together to create a vision for Rochester. We have so much to look forward to and opportunities to work on together.”
Southeast Minnesota Regional Housing Forum Jan 12, 2023 12:00 PM Dec 22, 2022 10:01 AM Expert Panel on Regional Initiatives; Breakout Sessions on Important Regional Topics; Policy, Advocacy, and Legislative Updates
How to be an Effective Board Member Jan 07, 2023 11:00 AM Jan 06, 2023 07:33 AM This training is designed to be an introduction to Board service for those joining a new board or those considering doing so. It is also a perfect refresher course for current nonprofit Board members.
Minority Owned Business Network -- Social Solutions: Lunch & Learn Jan 13, 2023 03:00 PM Jan 06, 2023 07:39 AM A networking event for Minority Owned Businesses. - Keynote speaker - Business Education - Food & Beverage - Vendors
MNCM: Pandemic’s Impact on Health Care Quality by Race, Ethnicity, Language, and Country of Birth Nov 29, 2022 01:30 PM Nov 14, 2022 08:02 AM New report provides data to support health equity investment.
Rochester Branch of the NAACP, 2022 Freedom Fund Banquet Nov 19, 2022 08:30 PM Nov 14, 2022 08:01 AM Dinner, Entertainment, State Conference Remarks, Branch Report, Roll Call of Black Businesses, Black Business Awards
Rochester Branch of the NAACP, 2023 Freedom Fund Banquet - Thriving Together Nov 04, 2023 09:00 PM Oct 29, 2023 09:11 AM Uniting community, leaders, activists, and experts of all ages to build a brighter future for all of us.
Rochester Branch of the NAACP, 2024 Freedom Fund Banquet - Let Freedom Ring Nov 02, 2024 09:30 PM Nov 09, 2024 08:24 AM Featured Entertainment and Performers: • Patricia Lacy-Aiken Renowned vocalist Patricia Lacy-Aiken, who is a seasoned vocalist with Grammy Award-winning Sounds of Blackness, and who had a decade – long global tour with Luther Vandross as a backup singer. • LaSonya Natividad and Madison Parish Ensemble Rochester’s own LaSonya Natividad accompanied by the Madison Parish Ensemble will grace the stage, captivating audience with unique blend of jazz, blues, and a sprinkle of R&B, reflecting deep musical roots and diverse influences. • Heart & Soul Drum Academy The talented youth of the Heart & Soul Drum Academy will deliver an energetic performance of African Djembe drumming and dance, led by founder Baba Jesse Buckner. Their captivating performance showcases the beauty of culture and the power of the arts in empowering young people and community.
Cultural Healing Summit Nov 19, 2022 04:00 PM Nov 13, 2022 09:55 AM Featuring: Healers, Cultural Performances, Music, etc. The Summit welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds to participate in activities around healing and wellness. The Cultural Healing Summit is an all-day virtual experience event, focused on well-being teachings, intergenerational resilience, and culturally specific healing practices.
Culturally Responsive Business Startup Workshop Mar 18, 2023 12:00 PM Mar 27, 2023 09:26 AM Managing Your Business and Local Support Services
Culturally Responsive Business Startup Workshop Jan 07, 2023 12:00 PM Dec 18, 2022 01:30 PM Funding Your Business - Loans and Grants
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Two types of event information being shared in the following:

1. A list of Beam aware upcoming community events of all types. 

2. A list of noteworthy past events that have one or more of the following contents: presentation slides, video recordings as well as takeaways. 

Upcoming Events
RAVA Holiday Happy Hour Dec 19, 2024 04:30 PM - 06:30 PM — Forager Brewery
Rochester City Council Swearing In Public Hearing Jan 06, 2025 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM — Olmsted County Government Center, 151 4th St SE, Rochester, MN 55904
RPS Jan 2025 Family Engagement Meeting: Opportunities for Students to Earn College Credit in High School Jan 14, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM — Virtual
The Sound of Gospel Music Feb 28, 2025 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
United Way of Olmsted County Centennial Gala Mar 15, 2025 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM — J. Powers at the Hilton in Downtown Rochester
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Olmsted County rolling out new mobile crisis response process in 2025

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Last Updated December 16, 2024



City Housing Support

Home Ownership Creation Program - Prairie Ridge: "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, MN hereby approves the contribution of $4,000,000 to the Prairie Ridge development to support the creation of 201 for-sale homes via the Home Ownership Creation Program.

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ISAIAH: Rochester Faith in MN Calendar and Strategic Missions

2025 Rochester Faith in MN Calendar and Strategic Missions

Last Updated December 13, 2024



Rochester-Olmsted County 4(d) Affordable Housing Incentive Program

The current Rochester-Olmsted County 4(d) Affordable Housing Incentive Program application is for the Tax Assessment Year 2025 - Tax Payable Year 2026, the tax savings for this application will not be realized until the Tax Payable Year 2026.

 

Last Updated December 11, 2024



Mayo Platform: A wealth of data, but how is it protected?

PB Reporting: Measuring the breadth of Mayo Clinic’s medical data abundance. 

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"Link BRT a milestone project for Rochester

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Rochester Public Transit

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Last Updated December 06, 2024



City of Rochester, MN Mayor's Medal of Honor Recipients

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Exam Room Podcast

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Last Updated December 04, 2024



Resources for Homeless Students and Families in Rochester

Collaboration of Rochester Public Schools, Olmsted County, and Three Rivers Community Action

PB Reporting

RPS Nov 2024 Family Engagement Presentation

Last Updated November 22, 2024



Workforce Development, Inc. presents The Downtown Business Pitch Day 2024

John Marshall High School eleventh grade Economics students will take center stage at the Chateau Theatre for the Downtown Business Pitch Day! 

Last Updated November 19, 2024



Cultivating Well-being in the Workplace

MENTAL HEALTH FOR ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER PROFESSIONALS:

" Ascend’s Mental Health Survey of API professionals found that overall, APIs reported mental health was worse than Americans’ mental health as a whole, with 39% of APIs reporting fair to poor mental health compared to 25% of the general American population." 

Last Updated November 14, 2024



Restorative Practices Advisory Committee

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Last Updated November 14, 2024



Rochester Public Schools Referendum Nov 2024

RPS Superintendent Video and Presentation Slides

Referendum to support: Strong Communities; Strong Schools; Strong Young People

PB Reporting on Referendum Efforts and Results

Last Updated November 11, 2024



Partnership to develop software platform to improve homeless medical care

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Last Updated November 11, 2024



City of Rochester Encourages Area Youth to Participate in Statewide Mayor for a Day Essay Contest

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Last Updated November 09, 2024



Certification Workshops

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Last Updated October 25, 2024



Rochester NAACP And Mayo Clinic AD MERG

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DMC September 2024 Job Creation Metric

Presentation Slides 

Video Clip of Job Creation Metric

 

Last Updated October 21, 2024



RPS Family Engagement Reports

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