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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
reENGAGE: 8 Keys to (re)Earn the Hearts of Your Internal & External Customers -- April 20 Online Workshop Apr 20, 2021 12:00 PM Feb 11, 2021 09:59 AM
DRIVE-BY COLLECTION DRIVE FOR OUR FOUR ROCHESTER SHELTER ORGANIZATIONS Aug 15, 2020 11:00 AM Aug 03, 2020 02:11 PM
Townhall on Race, Covid-19, Justice System &Health Jul 30, 2020 08:00 PM Sep 22, 2020 08:38 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
RPS March 2025 Family Engagement Meeting: Respectful Conversations Workshop Mar 11, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Northrop Community Education Center
507 Experience Kick-off Supper (RSVP Required) Mar 11, 2025 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM — Empire Event Center
Rochester Housing Alliance Mar 12, 2025 Mar 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Family Unity and DEIA in Our Current Climate Mar 12, 2025 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
1Q 2025 County Health Assessment and Planning Partnership (HAPP) Mar 13, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Student Art Show Mar 13, 2025 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM — Gallery 24, 120 Elton Hills Dr. NW #100
Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day! Mar 15, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM — History Center of Olmsted County
MPR Connects! Rochester Smash Boom Best Mar 15, 2025 12:30 PM - 03:00 PM — Peace Plaza, 15 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55902
United Way of Olmsted County Centennial Gala Mar 15, 2025 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM — J. Powers at the Hilton in Downtown Rochester
Women’s History Mar 20, 2025 04:30 PM - 07:30 PM — Rochester Area Foundation, 12, Elton Hills Dr. NW, Rochester, MN
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Housing Stats 5 Year Summary 2020 - 2025

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