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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.
January 11, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) Jan 11, 2023 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:16 AM Topics Include: Race & Racism as a Public Health Issue; BIPOC Home Ownership Report; Area Housing Report; Member Updates
December 14, 2022 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance Dec 14, 2022 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:16 AM Topics Include: Community and Member Updates; Future Role of Alliance-Continued
Nov 9, 2022 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance Nov 09, 2022 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:16 AM Topics include: Quick review: Joint Study Race as a Public Issue: Housing Recommendations; Future Role of Alliance-Continued
Oct. 12, 2022: Coaltion for Rochester Area Housing Alliance Oct 12, 2022 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:16 AM Topics Include: Community Updates; Future Role of Alliance-Continued; Upcoming Events/Announcement
April 2021: Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance Apr 14, 2021 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:06 AM Topics include: MN Housing rental assistance program; Northern Heights affordable housing project; TIF overview;
March 2021: Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance Mar 10, 2021 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:06 AM Topics include: Strategic Doing to lay out next steps;
Coaltion for Rochester Area Housing Alliance Jan 13, 2021 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:06 AM Topics include: Housing grants (Titan, Joseph Development, Three Rivers); Homeless shelter; alliance purpose statement
Coaltion for Rochester Area Housing Alliance Sep 09, 2020 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:06 AM
Feb. 2021: Coaltion for Rochester Area Housing Alliance Feb 10, 2021 11:30 AM Dec 13, 2021 11:14 AM Topics include: Housing priorities based on Maxfield housing findings; 2021 beginning of the year updates; Housing partnership; Project Proposal
January 10, 2024 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) Jan 10, 2024 11:30 AM Feb 06, 2024 10:42 AM 2023 Real Estate Data and Permits in Review; Olmsted County Housing Programs Overview, MN Affordable Housing Summit Summary
Fundraising Tool: featuring 4giving Sep 17, 2020 10:00 AM Sep 10, 2020 09:32 AM
United Way: "A Night to Unit" Sep 01, 2020 07:00 PM Aug 31, 2020 07:12 PM
C4G: Candidate Forum (Ward 6, At-Large) Sep 24, 2020 08:30 PM Aug 31, 2020 08:56 AM
C4G: Candidate Forum (Wards 2 and 4) Sep 23, 2020 08:30 PM Sep 22, 2020 09:20 AM
C4G: School Board Candidate Forum Sep 22, 2020 08:00 PM Sep 22, 2020 09:21 AM
Olmsted County and the City of Rochester celebrate Welcoming Week Sep 18, 2020 05:00 PM Sep 11, 2020 10:24 AM
2020 SE MN Together: Welcome Week September 12 - 20 Sep 20, 2020 05:00 PM Aug 23, 2021 05:32 PM
Olmsted County COVID-19 Non-Profit Organization Relief Program Webinar Aug 31, 2020 11:00 AM Aug 29, 2020 09:12 AM
Public Input for State and Federal Transportation Projects (Session 1) Sep 07, 2020 01:00 PM Sep 02, 2022 09:13 AM
TechForward: 2020 Conference Agenda Sep 15, 2020 05:30 PM Sep 18, 2020 07:33 AM
Chalk the Walk Aug 15, 2020 05:00 PM Aug 12, 2020 08:36 AM
Tools to Manage Stress, Conflict, and Mental Health: "Resilience Retreat" Nov 17, 2020 04:00 PM Nov 05, 2020 09:51 AM
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DRIVE-BY COLLECTION DRIVE FOR OUR FOUR ROCHESTER SHELTER ORGANIZATIONS Aug 15, 2020 11:00 AM Aug 03, 2020 02:11 PM
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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. 

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Re-launch Coming to the Table Apr 28, 2025 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM — Rochester Public Library
Islam: Myths and Realities Apr 28, 2025 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM — Assisi Heights and via Zoom
Understanding Link BRT Public Information Sessions Apr 29, 2025 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM — Virtual
11th Annual EarthFest Expo May 03, 2025 09:30 AM - 02:30 PM — Saint Mary's University - Rochester Campus
ICAM - Happy Ugadi May 03, 2025 04:30 PM - 06:30 PM — Kellog Middle School
Southeast Minnesota Community Mental Health and Wellness Conference May 05, 2025 08:30 AM - 02:30 PM — International Event Center 7333 Airport View Dr SW Rochester, MN 55902
507 Experience Day May 07, 2025 08:00 AM - 07:00 PM — Anywhere in the 507 (Phone) Area Code
Rochester Pride 2025 May 17, 2025 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM — Soldiers Memorial Field Park
Coming to the Table 2025 National Gathering Jun 12, 2025 - Jun 15, 2025 — Radisson Hotel St. Paul Downtown 161 St. Anthony Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55103
2025 Juneteenth Breakfast Jubilee Jun 19, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM — Empire Event Center
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