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August 2018 Community Health Forum Aug 14, 2018 12:00 PM Jul 26, 2018 10:14 AM
In the City for Good: Rochester Primary Election Forums Jul 26, 2018 09:00 PM Jul 26, 2018 06:21 PM
Let's spark an (even) better nonprofit sector! Jul 27, 2018 11:00 AM Jul 20, 2018 10:14 AM
Let's spark an (even) better nonprofit sector! Jul 26, 2018 03:00 PM Dec 01, 2019 11:46 AM
Diversity Council Annual Celebration: Across Generations Aug 01, 2018 08:00 PM Jul 16, 2018 07:20 PM
Primary Candidate Forum - School Board Jul 16, 2018 08:30 PM Jul 15, 2018 11:20 AM
Rochester Mayoral Candidate Debate Jul 24, 2018 07:00 PM Jul 24, 2018 12:47 PM
International Summer Picnic 2018 Jul 15, 2018 07:00 PM Jul 15, 2018 11:01 AM
Prosperity Initiative Minority Business Conference - Rochester Jul 11, 2018 03:00 PM Jul 11, 2018 08:07 AM
DMCC Board June Meeting Jun 28, 2018 11:30 AM Jul 26, 2018 10:40 PM
Iron Chef at Rochester ALC Jul 25, 2018 07:00 PM Jun 26, 2018 10:26 PM
Housing Scan Kickoff Jul 09, 2018 02:30 PM Jun 26, 2018 10:17 PM
IMAA 2023: Walk around the World Jun 10, 2023 02:00 PM May 25, 2023 09:46 PM A community wide event to celebrate the Diverse Cultures in Rochester
Walk around the World Jun 23, 2018 01:00 PM Jun 23, 2018 08:38 AM
In the City for Good: Katie Powell on "Poverty in Olmsted County" Jun 18, 2018 08:30 PM Jun 18, 2018 08:21 AM
Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Jun 13, 2018 11:30 AM Jun 12, 2018 05:44 PM
Diverstiy Council Hosting Strategic Priorities Focus Group for City of Rochester Jun 20, 2018 04:30 PM Jun 11, 2018 07:50 PM
Intercultural Cities (ICI) Signing Ceremony Jun 13, 2018 12:00 PM Jun 23, 2024 09:12 AM On Wednesday, June 13th, 2018 the Journey to Growth team along with the City of Rochester will welcome Irena Guidikova from the Council of Europe for a special Signing Ceremony. The Ceremony will take place at 11:00 am in the Rochester City Hall atrium. The public is encouraged to attend this momentous occasion and meet Irena! For more information on the Council of Europe and the Intercultural Cities Initiative visit https://bit.ly/2HTriCn
2018 Journey of Peace Planning Jun 07, 2018 06:30 PM Jun 06, 2018 12:50 PM
"IBM in the Community" at "Thursdays on First and Third" Jun 21, 2018 08:00 PM Jun 04, 2018 08:47 PM
Save a Life: Narcan Education & Distribution Dec 10, 2020 07:30 PM Nov 29, 2020 08:26 PM
2018 Taking Heart RMCC Ramadan Dinner Celebration Jun 02, 2018 10:00 PM May 29, 2018 06:35 PM RSVP by Thursday May 31st by replying to rmcc@rmccmn.org with the number of guests joining
Community Focus Team May 29, 2018 08:30 PM May 29, 2018 01:49 PM
CNG June Meeting: Complete Count 2020, Compass Points and Village Updates Jun 21, 2018 05:30 PM Jun 21, 2018 08:09 AM
RPS Community Focus Team Data Subgroup May 24, 2018 08:30 PM May 22, 2018 09:20 AM
Juneteenth 2024 Freedom Day-Love Wins Jun 15, 2024 05:00 PM Jun 05, 2024 09:34 AM Join us and the community for a fantastic fun filled family event with the community, sponsors, and community collaborators. Juneteenth is very important to the African American community and is a day to honor the emancipation of slavery back in 1865.
Diversity Council @ Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans May 17, 2018 07:00 PM May 16, 2018 05:18 PM
(Spanish) How to Start a Business from Scratch (Part 2) Oct 05, 2024 12:00 PM Sep 19, 2024 12:39 PM Training Topics: Accounting/Budget, Business Financing, Business Plan, Business Start-up/Preplanning, Legal Issues, Managing a Business, Marketing/Sales, Tax Planning Description: How to Start a Business from Scratch - Part 2: In the final classes, you will dive into the practical implementation of your business idea, addressing key aspects such as legal and financial structure, initial marketing strategies, and preparing to launch your venture into the market. Additionally, you will learn to establish basic accounting systems and financial management to ensure operational soundness from the outset.
SBDC: Hispanic Heritage Month Community Celebration Oct 07, 2024 06:00 PM Oct 06, 2024 10:16 AM The celebration will consist of: The first networking event for Spanish speaking small business owners Resource tables/Spanish speaking representatives from organizations in town that provide resources for Spanish speaking small business owners An introduction to the organizations that made the event possible An introduction to the instructors and their affiliations (SBDC, ACHLA Alliance of Chicanos, Hispanics and Latin Americans) and the SBA) Certificates awarded to the small business owners who participated in our workshops
October Kiwanis Students of the Month Oct 24, 2019 01:00 PM Sep 25, 2019 10:20 PM
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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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