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CMRC June 2023 Meeting Jun 22, 2023 06:00 PM Nov 15, 2023 07:41 AM Topics: Rochester Mosque Real Estate Projects, Black African American Projects, MN State Grant, CMRC Projects and Future
Transportation Equity Definition Briefing with Diversity Council Board of Directors Jun 22, 2021 05:45 PM Jun 11, 2021 11:24 AM Minnesota Department of Transportation to brief DC Board of Directors on definition draft
September 2021 Health Assessment and Planning Partnership Meeting Sep 09, 2021 09:00 AM Oct 14, 2024 09:06 AM
June 2021 Health Assessment and Planning Partnership Meeting Jun 10, 2021 09:00 AM Jun 18, 2021 05:56 AM
C4G: Minnesota Housing Partnership (MHP) -- Summary of MN Housing Legislative Activities Jun 14, 2021 08:30 PM Jun 09, 2021 04:53 PM
July 2021: Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance Jul 14, 2021 11:30 AM May 10, 2022 10:21 AM To be published
June 2021: Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance Jun 09, 2021 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:06 AM Topics include: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding proposal; conversations with realtors and developers; senior housing co-design; BIPOC homeownership; AMI income usage; SE MN Together regional housing tour; Accessibility
Economic Mobility for Underserved Residents of Rochester (Invitation Only) Jun 04, 2021 12:45 PM Jun 05, 2021 04:34 PM
June 2021 CMRC Steering Committe Meeting Jun 03, 2021 06:00 PM Oct 02, 2021 07:35 AM Topics include: CMRC Processes (Al Lun); Confirm future speakers;
Federal Reserve Bank: Racism and the Economy: Focus on Health Sep 09, 2021 03:30 PM Aug 20, 2021 08:27 AM
Federal Reserve Bank: Racism and the Economy: Focus on Entrepreneurship Jun 02, 2021 01:30 PM Jun 02, 2021 11:12 AM
Racism and the Economy: Focus on Entrepreneurship Jun 02, 2021 01:30 PM Jun 01, 2021 08:55 AM
Flavor: a celebration of food and culture Jun 19, 2021 05:00 PM Jun 19, 2021 12:09 PM
Rochester Area Volunteer Administrators (RAVA) Networking Meeting Jul 15, 2021 12:00 PM Jul 08, 2021 12:45 PM
Rochester Area Volunteer Administrators (RAVA) Networking Meeting May 20, 2021 12:00 PM May 19, 2021 08:53 AM
TRUE: Better Together: Stories of a Whole-Community Countering Hate May 04, 2021 04:00 PM Apr 28, 2021 09:01 AM
MCM: ACTcon 2021 (Day 2) Jul 29, 2021 04:30 PM Nov 14, 2022 04:26 PM Fundraising, communications, and technology are inextricably linked. ACTcon gives nonprofit staff and leaders an opportunity to connect their work with current fundraising and communications trends, new technologies, and innovative approaches to how each can support the other to raise our impact on the communities we serve. In 2021, this virtual convening is an opportunity to look at how these core elements of nonprofit work continue to shift for the long term in response to an ongoing pandemic, racial reckoning, and the impact of a changing climate and economy.
MCM: ACTcon 2021 (Day 1) Jul 27, 2021 04:30 PM Nov 14, 2022 04:27 PM Fundraising, communications, and technology are inextricably linked. ACTcon gives nonprofit staff and leaders an opportunity to connect their work with current fundraising and communications trends, new technologies, and innovative approaches to how each can support the other to raise our impact on the communities we serve. In 2021, this virtual convening is an opportunity to look at how these core elements of nonprofit work continue to shift for the long term in response to an ongoing pandemic, racial reckoning, and the impact of a changing climate and economy.
MPR Connects! with Peter Sagal “The Constitution – Can it Keep up With Modern America?” Apr 09, 2021 08:30 PM Mar 17, 2021 07:23 PM
TRUE Tuesdays Session 8: Arts, Equity and Rural Minnesota Mar 02, 2021 04:00 PM Mar 02, 2021 09:41 AM
Racism and the Economy: Focus on Housing Mar 01, 2021 04:00 PM Mar 06, 2021 08:26 AM
Music and Dance Festival Presented by Somli Museum Dec 29, 2023 09:00 PM Dec 18, 2023 05:03 PM
Community Chat with City Council Officials: Carlson and Campion Mar 04, 2021 07:00 PM Mar 01, 2021 10:53 AM
Conversation on Youth Mental Health and Community Resources Feb 28, 2021 05:00 PM Mar 27, 2021 10:18 AM
“Organizing, Educating, & Advocating: The Rochester Community Initiative” Mar 18, 2021 08:00 PM Mar 27, 2021 05:29 PM
Identify Mental Concerns in Your Child and Next Steps Mar 01, 2021 07:25 PM Feb 27, 2021 10:00 AM
Marnita's Table and Blue Cross & Blue Shield Online Healthcare Conversation Mar 11, 2021 08:30 PM Feb 21, 2021 04:59 PM
RCTC: "Get Over It!" with Jane Elliot and Ray Hansen Feb 10, 2021 04:30 PM Feb 05, 2021 05:29 PM
CIVIC EQUITY Reengaging with law enforcement Feb 23, 2021 05:30 PM Feb 13, 2021 11:13 AM PCA representatives to brief Rochester Diversity Council board and DC guests
NAACP Forum on Honesty in Education Aug 28, 2021 12:30 PM Aug 29, 2021 11:16 AM
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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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