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Investing in Community: Equitable Planning and Design Strategies in the Twin Cities and Beyond
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Jun 12, 2024 01:00 PM
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Jul 01, 2024 05:15 PM
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As Rochester continues to grow, how can equitable design and planning strategies
be utilized to help communities realize the benefits of improvements that are
happening in their communities? This presentation will speak to anti-displacement
strategies being utilized in the Rondo neighborhood of St. Paul, MN, through the
Reconnect Rondo initiative; equitable engagement strategies in Rochester and El
Paso, and the way that culture and context can shape park design in Denton, TX. The
presentation is intended to start a conversation about how Rochester can learn from
these projects and other initiatives to achieve equitable and restorative development.
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Uncovering Rondo Community Land Trust and the Reparative Framework
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Mar 13, 2024 01:00 PM
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Apr 21, 2024 12:04 PM
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Delve into Rondo Community Land Trust’s “WHY” for
this important, transformative work.
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Youth Engagement from the Youth Perspective
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Aug 14, 2024 01:00 PM
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Oct 07, 2024 11:56 AM
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Discover the fundamentals of
engaging with young people from the perspective of the Rochester Community
Initiative (RCI), a 100% youth-led nonprofit.
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How Organizations Can Commit to Accessibility
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Jul 10, 2024 01:00 PM
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Aug 13, 2024 04:52 PM
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We will explore how organizations can enhance their commitment to accessibility, ensuring inclusivity for all individuals.
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Empowering Women in the Workplace
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Apr 10, 2024 01:00 PM
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May 23, 2024 10:40 AM
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Heather will provide a brief overview of the significant legislative milestones enacted
by the Minnesota Legislature since women's Suffrage. Additionally, she will delve into
Minnesota-specific data concerning women, shedding light on pertinent details
regarding recent legislation and its implications for women in the workforce.
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How We Rise: Lessons from Rochester’s Black History
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Feb 14, 2024 01:00 PM
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May 23, 2024 10:42 AM
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What can Rochester's local Black history teach us about how to center equity and
racial justice today? What role does history play in how we understand and confront
current issues of equity? Andre Crockett Sr. and Nicole Nfonoyim-Hara explore
lessons from the new traveling exhibit Still We Rise: Rochester's Black Legacy. The
exhibit is a showcase of the key leaders and events that have shaped the local
community and its history.
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2024 Village Farmers Market Kickoff
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Jun 25, 2024 07:00 PM
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Jul 12, 2024 09:28 AM
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Farmer's Markets start on Tuesday June 25, 4 - 7 pm, and run all Tuesdays through early October.
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Business Practices – a key lever to drive equity in the workplace and community
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Nov 22, 2023 01:00 PM
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May 23, 2024 10:44 AM
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Garfield Bowen
Vice President of Social & Environmental Justice, 3M
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Data-informed tools to drive racial equity and inclusion within organizations
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Oct 25, 2023 01:00 PM
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Sep 12, 2024 11:12 AM
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Data-informed tools to drive racial equity and inclusion within organizations: the
Racial Equity Dividends Indices
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Enhancing equitable housing opportunities through community initiatives and collaboration
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Sep 27, 2023 01:00 PM
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Sep 12, 2024 11:15 AM
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Across the United States, there is a growing emphasis on using community
collaboration and partnerships to produce more housing, ensure affordability, and
create more opportunities for homeownership to build community wealth. Minnesota
has one of the largest racial homeownership gaps in the country.
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August 2023 DMC: Let’s Spill the T.E.A.
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Aug 23, 2023 01:00 PM
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Sep 12, 2024 11:20 AM
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How Transformative Equity Analysis can unveil critical insights and elevate organizational efficacy.
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DMC: July 2023 Equity Series Community Wealth Building
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Jul 26, 2023 01:00 PM
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Sep 12, 2024 11:18 AM
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Community Wealth Building (CWB) is an exciting new model and practice of economic development that is fast growing within the United States as well as many places across the world. CWB focuses on rewiring wealth and investment flows to build an economy that is inclusive, resilient, and equitable by design.
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Equity Alliance Equity Series Equity Eats: Reviving Roots, Restoring Ecosystem Economies Through Indigenous Foodways
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Oct 09, 2024 01:00 PM
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Nov 12, 2024 10:43 AM
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In this episode we will delve into the transformative mission of the mnfoodrescue.org
Equity Eats initiatives that are at the forefront of restoring and promoting regenerative
food systems across Minnesota. We explore how the initiatives revive Indigenous
foodways, grounded in food web design, while also honoring the rich Indigenous
history in Minnesota and the First Nations' right to food sovereignty. By
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Working Toward Equality for Minnesotans of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage
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May 08, 2024 01:00 PM
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Sep 12, 2024 11:10 AM
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The Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans is an executive branch, non-cabinet
agency tasked with the responsibility of working for the implementation of economic,
social, legal, and political equality of Asian Pacific Minnesotans. The council serves
Minnesota’s Asian Pacific Islander communities through advocacy, engagement, and
cultivating strong partnerships.
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Advancing Equity in the Built Environment
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Jan 10, 2024 01:00 PM
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Apr 21, 2024 12:10 PM
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1. An overview of the City of Rochester’s and Destination Medical Center's adopted targeted business and workforce participation goals for 2024; 2. Equity in the Built Environment Program
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Equity Alliance Equity Series Equity Eats: Power of Community Benefits Agreement
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Nov 13, 2024 01:00 PM
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Dec 02, 2024 11:28 AM
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In this episode, we look at best practices to both understand the power of community
benefits agreements and how to begin strong campaigns to secure community
benefits agreements if the policy is fitting to the needs of the community.
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DISCOVER THE FUN OF MINNESOTA SUMMERS WITH FAMILIES ABROAD
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Aug 10, 2023 06:00 PM
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Jun 23, 2023 09:48 AM
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A series of FREE multi-cultural opportunities for families to experience many of the summer activities Minnesotans love! Each day will focus on different activities that Minnesotans love to participate in all summer long. From building campfires to fishing, from S'Mores to corn on the cob, attendees will get a sampling of our Minnesotan culture.
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DISCOVER THE FUN OF MINNESOTA SUMMERS WITH FAMILIES ABROAD
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Jul 20, 2023 06:00 PM
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Jun 23, 2023 09:46 AM
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A series of FREE multi-cultural opportunities for families to experience many of the summer activities Minnesotans love! Each day will focus on different activities that Minnesotans love to participate in all summer long. From building campfires to fishing, from S'Mores to corn on the cob, attendees will get a sampling of our Minnesotan culture.
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DISCOVER THE FUN OF MINNESOTA SUMMERS WITH FAMILIES ABROAD
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Jun 29, 2023 06:00 PM
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Jun 23, 2023 09:44 AM
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A series of FREE multi-cultural opportunities for families to experience many of the summer activities Minnesotans love! Each day will focus on different activities that Minnesotans love to participate in all summer long. From building campfires to fishing, from S'Mores to corn on the cob, attendees will get a sampling of our Minnesotan culture.
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Jeremiah Program Rochester: 2023 Charity Golf Outing, Warriors Fore Women
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Jul 24, 2023 05:00 PM
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Jun 16, 2023 01:26 PM
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Get a team together and join us on July 24th. Men and women golfers welcome!
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The Village Farmers’ Market at the History Center
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Jun 27, 2023 08:00 PM
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Jun 16, 2023 12:23 PM
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Excited for an opportunity to show and sell your work? We have 10 table spaces under the giant picnic shelter at The Village Farmers’ Market at the History Center open June 20th and 27th!
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The Village Farmers’ Market at the History Center
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Jun 20, 2023 07:00 PM
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Jun 16, 2023 12:19 PM
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Excited for an opportunity to show and sell your work? We have 10 table spaces under the giant picnic shelter at The Village Farmers’ Market at the History Center open June 20th and 27th!
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Farm Fest 2023
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Jun 17, 2023 08:00 PM
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Jun 16, 2023 12:13 PM
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Join us on the lawn for an afternoon immersion into Rochester's multi-cultural collaboration of artists, cooks, musicians, and more
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ICAM: Utsav 2023 (Festival of Colors)
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Jul 29, 2023 08:30 PM
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Jun 23, 2023 09:52 AM
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5K Run/Walk; DJ Music/Dance, Food Mela, Color Splash
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India Day
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Aug 19, 2023 08:00 PM
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Aug 07, 2023 10:58 AM
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Cultural Association of the Bengalis in Rochester, MN presents India Day.
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UMR: Juneteenth – It’s Not Just a Party!
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Jun 13, 2023 04:00 PM
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Jun 11, 2023 11:32 AM
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Attend UMR’s Diversity and Inclusion Office’s next Diversity Dialogue event, Juneteenth – It’s
Not Just a Party! on Tuesday, June 13 at University Square from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Room 397.
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DBE Barriers Study Capacity-Builders Workshop Part 2 (By Invitation)
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Jul 18, 2023 05:00 PM
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Jul 20, 2023 10:22 AM
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3:15 – 3:45 p.m. DBE Barriers Study Presentation – Lynn Pingol, MaKee Company
3:45 – 4 p.m. City/DMC 2023 DBE capacity-building strategies – Jorrie Johnson, City of Rochester and Destination Medical Center
4 – 5 p.m. DBE capacity-builders collaboration workshop – Lynn, MaKee Company
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DBE Barriers Study Capacity-Builders Workshop Part 1 (By Invitation)
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Jul 11, 2023 04:30 PM
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Jul 11, 2023 02:12 PM
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I hope you will be able to join us tomorrow afternoon at Rochester Area Economic Development Center. We shortened the meeting to 1.5 hours. Here’s the revised agenda:
3-3:15 p.m. Welcome and Introductions
3:15 – 3:45 p.m. DBE Barriers Study Presentation – Lynn Pingol, MaKee Company
3:45 – 4 p.m. City/DMC 2023-2024 DBE capacity-building strategies – Jorrie Johnson, City of Rochester and Destination Medical Center
4 – 4:30 DBE Capacity-builders workshop – Lynn, MaKee Company
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SBA Business Network
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Jun 23, 2023 08:00 PM
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Jun 21, 2023 05:34 PM
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Learn about SBA loans, grants and business certifications program
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United Way: A Celebration of Leaders and Culture
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Jun 15, 2023 06:00 PM
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Jun 08, 2023 01:52 PM
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United Way of Olmsted County works to create a community where all people
can thrive, regardless of race or place. Please join us in celebrating the
accomplishments of the leaders in the Culturally Powered Communities
transformational capacity building program.
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