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Townhall on Race, Covid-19, Justice System &Health Jul 30, 2020 08:00 PM Sep 22, 2020 08:38 AM
Coast to Coast - Knight Foundation: Bridging the Digital Divide Jul 28, 2020 01:00 PM Jul 28, 2020 02:19 PM
August 2020 Destination Medical Center Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Aug 27, 2020 12:00 PM Jul 27, 2020 05:28 PM
American's Community for Health: Equitable Recovery Discussion Jul 23, 2020 11:00 AM Oct 14, 2020 09:42 AM
2020 ABWA Awards Banquet: Honoring Protege, Woman, & Business Jul 20, 2020 08:00 PM Jul 22, 2020 07:07 PM
Digital Equity: IT Infrastructure Planning Oct 22, 2020 06:00 PM Oct 22, 2020 12:16 PM
Digital Equity: IT Infrastructure Planning Oct 08, 2020 06:00 PM Oct 08, 2020 06:57 AM
Digital Equity: IT Infrastructure Planning Jul 30, 2020 06:00 PM Jul 27, 2020 04:17 PM
Collider: So you want to start a food business Apr 13, 2021 10:00 AM Mar 29, 2021 05:30 PM
Collider Inclusion Open Advisory Board Meeting (Dec 2020) Dec 01, 2020 02:30 PM Nov 14, 2022 10:33 AM Updates on Ecosystem Navigator launch, Keep it Local Grant.
Collider Inclusion Open Advisory Board Meeting (May 2021) May 25, 2021 02:00 PM Nov 14, 2022 04:31 PM Agenda: 1. Overall status update on program a. OKRs b. Key updates/outcomes (Referrals- SBDC (certification), pro bono legal services) 2. Upcoming Events (grant related) a. ROI of DEI, July 23rd b. Business Panel(s) 3. Upcoming events (non-grant related) a. Basics of Entrepreneurship b. Marketing 101 c. Kris event 4. Involvement with Mayors Institute on Job Creation and Economic Opportunity to Improve Health and Equity with National League of Cities 5. Sustainability of Program
Collider Cup & Expo 2025 Mar 25, 2025 07:30 PM Mar 23, 2025 10:46 AM The Collider Cup is a business pitch competition, celebrating the graduation of our latest Co-Starters at Collider cohort.
Collider SPARK Series: Natalie Nixon Aug 13, 2020 04:30 PM Aug 12, 2020 10:18 AM
Collider Inclusion Open Advisory Board Meeting Feb 22, 2021 01:30 PM Feb 21, 2021 11:00 AM
C2C & NPC: Evaluation Collective Effort Jul 23, 2020 11:30 AM Jul 23, 2020 07:12 AM
NPC: Planning Commitment to Act Jul 30, 2020 03:30 PM Jul 27, 2020 04:12 PM
July CMRC Steering Committee Meeting Jul 16, 2020 06:00 PM Oct 02, 2021 07:25 AM Topics Include: Community Needs; Rapid Transit; SharePoint
A Virtual Conversation with Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon Jul 10, 2020 10:30 AM Jul 09, 2020 10:37 AM Rochester Area Foundation's Role as a Community Convener
Olmsted County Public Health Online Meeting: New Mandate for Masking Jul 09, 2020 11:00 AM Jul 09, 2020 10:23 AM
COVID-19 Implications for the Life Science and MedTech Industry Jul 10, 2020 12:00 PM Jul 07, 2020 01:50 PM
Rochester CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE FORUMS: Ward 6 and Council President Canditates Jul 30, 2020 08:30 PM Jul 20, 2020 12:23 PM
Rochester CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE FORUMS: Ward 2 an Ward 4 Candidates Jul 29, 2020 08:30 PM Jul 20, 2020 12:22 PM
Digital Equity: Infrastructure Planning Jun 30, 2020 05:00 PM Jul 27, 2020 04:20 PM
Digital Equity: Infrastructure Planning Jul 16, 2020 05:00 PM Jul 27, 2020 04:19 PM
Basics of Entrepreneurship: From Idea to Customer Jul 07, 2020 07:00 PM Jul 27, 2020 04:25 PM
The George Floyd Mural Unveiling Fundraiser Jul 09, 2020 08:00 PM Jun 27, 2020 10:52 AM
Online 30 Hour Civil Mediation Training Jul 09, 2020 04:00 PM Jun 27, 2020 10:39 AM
Babershop Talk: The Repulican Answer for our Times Jul 25, 2020 11:00 AM Jul 22, 2020 09:24 PM
HACER: Creando Ando Jun 19, 2020 05:00 PM Jun 18, 2020 03:43 PM
Community Mobilization Resource Coalition (CMRC) Steering Committee Meeting Jun 18, 2020 06:00 PM Oct 02, 2021 07:57 AM Topics include: Why CMRC and projects (The village, Townhalls, 21st Century Space); Community needs; Future meetings and action items
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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
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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