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Application Deadline to City Board, Commission & Committee Openings Nov 04, 2020 11:55 PM Oct 28, 2020 01:51 PM
Many Hearts Make a Home Nov 10, 2020 07:45 PM Oct 27, 2020 01:45 PM
The Salvation Army Toy & Joy Event Dec 19, 2020 04:00 PM Oct 27, 2020 01:47 PM
RAVA Virtual Networking - Responding to COVID as a Volunteer Coordinator Aug 30, 2022 02:30 PM Aug 29, 2022 09:04 AM
Special Diversity Council Human Library Event with HGA Oct 26, 2020 05:30 PM Oct 23, 2020 08:16 AM
API CCC FInal Meeting Reflection and Celebration Oct 23, 2020 01:00 PM Oct 18, 2020 10:53 AM
How to Vote in 2020 Secretary of State, Steve Simon and Director of Elections, David Madea Oct 18, 2020 06:30 PM Oct 12, 2020 07:48 PM Hosted byg Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans
United Way Interviewing C2C Jul 08, 2021 10:00 AM Jul 08, 2021 10:03 AM
Cradle to Career Fall Convening Oct 05, 2020 03:30 PM Oct 03, 2020 11:47 AM
AARP MN, Age-Friendly Olmsted Co. Focus Groups, 10/22/2020 Oct 22, 2020 08:00 PM Oct 22, 2020 11:50 AM
Multicultural Education at Macalester College, Brian Lozenski. Sep 30, 2020 05:30 PM Sep 30, 2020 10:42 AM
Channel One's Signature Fundraiser is on the Go! Oct 09, 2020 08:00 PM Sep 22, 2020 09:16 AM
The Village Community Garden & Learning Center FARM event Sep 19, 2020 07:00 PM Sep 18, 2020 09:53 AM
City Council Study Session On ICI and 2021 Budget Sep 14, 2020 04:00 PM Jun 23, 2024 08:55 AM Briefing from ICI experts to city council
MPR - Rochester Advisory Committee Fall Meeting Oct 13, 2020 11:00 AM Sep 14, 2020 11:09 AM
Intercultural Cities Key Stakeholder Engagement Sep 14, 2020 10:00 AM Jun 23, 2024 08:58 AM We welcome our team of subject matter experts from around the globe who will dig into Rochester's Index Report, field questions on process and planning for implementation, and connect with you, our key stakeholders.
Organizational Change Webinar from the Alliance Sep 17, 2020 03:00 PM Sep 10, 2020 11:20 AM
May 2021: Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance May 12, 2021 11:30 AM Dec 13, 2021 10:46 AM Topics include: State of Housing; City of Rochester's Sustainability Plan; MN rental assistance program; Households behind on rent; Greater MN Housing Fund Regional Forum; Senior Housing Co-design; Olmsted County $31M from ARPA;
Southeast Regional Affordable Housing Forum Apr 27, 2021 12:00 PM Dec 12, 2021 10:21 AM
Feb 14, 2024 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) Feb 14, 2024 11:30 AM Feb 20, 2024 01:11 PM Senior Housing Presentation: Harvestview West Townhome Development; Housing Preservation Presentation: Residents of Old Town Hall Purchase & Plans
What is a Community Land Trust? Jan 25, 2024 08:00 PM Jan 30, 2024 09:58 AM Learn About This Affordable Homeownership Model
November 8, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) Nov 08, 2023 11:30 AM Nov 29, 2023 11:04 AM Barriers to both rental and homeownership along with a great discussion.
October 11, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) Oct 11, 2023 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:11 AM Zumbro Ridge Estate 5-Year Updates; Local Real Estate Update; Community Organizations Looking for Housing; Round Table from Members
September 13, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) Sep 13, 2023 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:11 AM State Housing Tax Credit Program and Contribution Fund, Local Option Sales Tax
August 9, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) Aug 09, 2023 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:11 AM Housing Amendment Proposal, outcomes of the state housing funding as well as the local option sales tax details, amongst other items.
June 14, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) Jun 14, 2023 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:11 AM Project sharing; Bigelow Homes Senior Findings, Forte Living, A House is not a Home.
May 10, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) May 10, 2023 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:11 AM Project sharing
April 12, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) Apr 12, 2023 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:11 AM Presentation: Accessory Dwelling Units (Jamie Stopelstad, Yardhomes); City of Rochester ADU Pilot Program (Taryn Edens); RCTC ADU Curriculum (Matt Durand, RCTC); Bigelow Homes ADU Build (Mike Paradise); Upcoming Events/Announcements:
March 8, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) Mar 08, 2023 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:11 AM Presentation: Rochester Area Housing Financial and Policy Tool Forecasting Analysis
February 8, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) Feb 08, 2023 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:11 AM The first will be Libby Murphy from Minnesota Housing Partnership sharing with us about the current legislative agenda as well as an overview of the MN Housing Tax Credit. Secondly, Dirk Erickson, a local developer, will give us an overview of his Bryk on Broadway apartment project, set to open any day.
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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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