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Culture Night Feb 25, 2023 07:30 PM Feb 25, 2023 01:08 PM Presented by Mayo Equity Team and RPS
Black Excellence Expo! Feb 25, 2023 02:00 PM Feb 26, 2023 09:59 AM This year’s NAACP Rochester Branch MN Black History Month programming will be ending with the launch of a public exhibition – in collaboration with Black Entrepreneurship Team (Black Entrepreneurship Team of Rochester, MN) – featuring black owned businesses in Rochester, Minnesota!
DMC and NAACP: What's Still In It for Me? Feb 18, 2023 12:30 PM May 09, 2023 11:11 AM Questions and Answers for the Community of Color
Journie: Learning for Good Mar 07, 2023 09:00 PM Mar 07, 2023 08:30 AM Join Us March 7 at 7:30pm ET/4:30 PT, for our Next Interactive Workshop! In "How to Slay with Today's Youth," you'll explore best practices for working with youth to expand service reach with seasoned partners and staff of Multiplying Good. Guest speakers will share techniques and tips to engage and connect with youth for maximum impact. Participants will learn to utilize group processes, questions, and key mentorship guides to engage and empower young people in service!
Juneteenth Jubilee Breakfast Jun 19, 2024 11:30 AM Jun 03, 2024 04:37 PM Come join us for a morning of celebration and unity at the Empire Event Center. Start your day off right with a delicious breakfast spread. Juneteenth or “Freedom Day” is a day of recognition, restoration and celebration.
Social Mixer For BIPOC-Identifying Nonprofit Professionals Mar 08, 2023 01:30 PM Mar 07, 2023 08:33 AM A networking event is open to anyone who self-identifies as black, indigenous, or a person of color working in the non-profit sector.
RPS ML Online Family Night in Arabic and English Feb 13, 2023 06:00 PM Feb 08, 2023 11:29 AM Share information, ideas, questions and concerns.
Somali Cultural Heritage Event Feb 11, 2023 03:30 PM Feb 07, 2023 10:26 AM
Feb 2023 Luther College Lectures: The Mutable City Feb 14, 2023 04:30 PM Dec 11, 2023 08:21 AM History and Place; The Promise of the City from a Beam perspective
Open Beam Presentation to Luther College Lectures: The Mutable City Feb 27, 2024 05:30 PM Mar 27, 2024 10:35 PM History and Place; The Promise of the City from a Beam perspective
March 23, 2023 DMCC Board Executive Committee Mar 23, 2023 12:00 PM Mar 15, 2024 11:35 AM Bryke Presentations; Video Recording; Takeaways
November 17, 2023 DMCC Board Meeting Nov 17, 2023 12:00 PM Mar 12, 2024 08:11 AM Five year DMC Plan Heads Up, Shared Lab Spaces, Riverfront Small Area Plan 2.0, UMR developing human potential for healthcare industry, Bioech Hub, West Transit
Feb 1, 2024 DMCC Board Meeting Feb 01, 2024 12:00 PM Mar 15, 2024 10:41 AM Five year DMC Plan Heads Up, Shared Lab Spaces, Riverfront Small Area Plan 2.0, UMR developing human potential for healthcare industry, Bioech Hub, West Transit
September 28, 2023 DMCC Board Meeting Sep 28, 2023 12:00 PM Mar 15, 2024 10:54 AM Metrics, 2024 Work Plan and Budget, Business Development and Lead Generation, Communications Strategy, DEED Main Street, Discovery Square, District Energy, Downtown Riverfront, Equitable Economic Development, Heart of the City, Housing, Mobility, Rochester Downtown Task Force, Soldiers Field Memorial Park, West Transit Village
May 25, 2023 DMCC Board Meeting May 25, 2023 12:00 PM Mar 15, 2024 11:35 AM Topics include: A. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Utilization B. Downtown Riverfront C. Heart of the City D. Main Street Program E. McKnight Grants F. Mobility G. Private Development H. Equitable Economic Development I. BIPOC Home Ownership J. Soldiers Field Memorial Park
2023 DMCC Board Collaborative Session Feb 09, 2023 02:00 PM Mar 15, 2024 10:54 AM joint gathering of the DMCC board, DMCC EDA board, Rochester City Council & Mayor, and Olmsted County board, along with their respective staff. Goals for the meeting: Allow organizations to share ideas: Learning each group’s priorities, Shared learning on Next Generation Infrastructure with David Gamble, principal of Gamble Associates, Harvard design instructor, and author of several books on city development.
Feb. 2023 DMCC Board Meeting Feb 09, 2023 12:00 PM May 09, 2023 09:36 AM Topics include: Annual Report: 8:24 DMC EDA Chair Report: 14:36 DMC Metrics: 22:15 Soldiers Field: 32:54 Recommendation: 39:59 Riverfront Small Area Plan: 53:16 LINK Bus Rapid Transit and West Transit Village: 1:11:14 Downtown Recovery Taskforce: 1:19:00 Awareness of Rochester as a Life Sciences Destination 1:25:46 Biggest Barriers 1:55:17 Strategic Directions 2:02:16 Team Collaboration 2:05:08 2023 Program of work 2:07:05
2024 DMC Collaborative Session May 23, 2024 02:30 PM May 25, 2024 12:22 PM Joint gathering of the DMCC board, DMCC EDA board, Rochester City Council & Mayor, and Olmsted County board, along with their respective staff. Goals for the meeting: Allow organizations to share ideas: Learning each group’s priorities,
May 23, 2024 DMCC Board Meeting May 23, 2024 12:00 PM May 25, 2024 09:01 AM Destination Medical Center status include: metrics, DMC agency reporting, projects updates
Project Community Connect Jan 27, 2023 02:00 PM Jan 23, 2023 09:08 AM After a two-year absence, Project Community Connect – an event designed to provide services and resources for people who are homeless or struggling to make ends meet – is returning on Friday, January 27, 2023.
125 Live Community Talks: RPS Superintendent Kent Pekel Jan 20, 2023 12:30 PM Jan 20, 2023 11:31 AM Community Talks Discuss topics relevant to 125 LIVE members and the Rochester community. Learn about your community, ask questions on issues, and share your input and your ideas for a better tomorrow. This time we will host Rochester School Superintendent- Kent Pekel.
Third Judicial District: Juror Project Presentation Jan 26, 2023 07:00 PM Jan 26, 2023 09:41 AM The motivation for hosting these presentations has been the continued lack of diversity of juries in southeast Minnesota, as shown by this recent report by the state-level Committee for Equity and Justice.
propel nonprofits: Building an Effective CEO & Board Chair Partnership Jan 25, 2023 10:00 PM Jan 11, 2023 08:08 PM It has often been said that a healthy relationship between the board chair and executive director/CEO goes a long way toward building an effective organization.
Mayor Norton to Host 2023 State of the City Event Jan 13, 2023 09:00 AM Jan 15, 2023 10:12 AM Mayor Kim Norton shares, “I encourage the community to join me for this event. The focus of this year’s State of the City will be on how we work together to create a vision for Rochester. We have so much to look forward to and opportunities to work on together.”
Southeast Minnesota Regional Housing Forum Jan 12, 2023 12:00 PM Dec 22, 2022 10:01 AM Expert Panel on Regional Initiatives; Breakout Sessions on Important Regional Topics; Policy, Advocacy, and Legislative Updates
How to be an Effective Board Member Jan 07, 2023 11:00 AM Jan 06, 2023 07:33 AM This training is designed to be an introduction to Board service for those joining a new board or those considering doing so. It is also a perfect refresher course for current nonprofit Board members.
Minority Owned Business Network -- Social Solutions: Lunch & Learn Jan 13, 2023 03:00 PM Jan 06, 2023 07:39 AM A networking event for Minority Owned Businesses. - Keynote speaker - Business Education - Food & Beverage - Vendors
MNCM: Pandemic’s Impact on Health Care Quality by Race, Ethnicity, Language, and Country of Birth Nov 29, 2022 01:30 PM Nov 14, 2022 08:02 AM New report provides data to support health equity investment.
Rochester Branch of the NAACP, 2022 Freedom Fund Banquet Nov 19, 2022 08:30 PM Nov 14, 2022 08:01 AM Dinner, Entertainment, State Conference Remarks, Branch Report, Roll Call of Black Businesses, Black Business Awards
Rochester Branch of the NAACP, 2023 Freedom Fund Banquet - Thriving Together Nov 04, 2023 09:00 PM Oct 29, 2023 09:11 AM Uniting community, leaders, activists, and experts of all ages to build a brighter future for all of us.
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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
DMC 2025 Real Estate Development and Investment Summit Apr 16, 2025 09:30 AM - 03:00 PM — Mayo Civic Center
2025 Community of Wellness: Symposium & Gala Apr 17, 2025 08:00 PM - 05:00 PM — Mayo Civic Center / Rochester, MN
Rochester Area Volunteer Fair Apr 21, 2025 09:30 AM - 01:30 PM — 125 Live
RCTC 2025 Administrative Professionals Conference Apr 23, 2025 08:00 AM - 03:30 PM — RCTC Heinz Center
Leave No One Behind Apr 27, 2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM — Christ United Methodist Church
11th Annual EarthFest Expo May 03, 2025 09:30 AM - 02:30 PM — Saint Mary's University - Rochester Campus
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
The Minnesota Juneteenth Experience Jun 07, 2025 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM — Mayo Civic Center
2025 Juneteenth Breakfast Jubilee Jun 19, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM — Empire Event Center
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NAACP & AD MERG Homeownership & Wealth-Building

Rochester NAACP and AD MERG to Host Homeownership & Wealth-Building Workshop on April 12. This workshop aims to equip community members with the tools and knowledge needed to achieve homeownership and build generational wealth. The workshop will feature a panel discussion, wealth building strategies, educational resources, and Q & A session.

Last Updated April 03, 2025



2025 City of Rochester Infrastructure Construction Projects

April 2, 2025 – ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA – The City of Rochester has numerous construction projects planned for 2025. These projects have many benefits, including maintaining and replacing the City’s infrastructure and improving safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists.

Last Updated April 02, 2025



Homelessness

Rochester Police Department: Persons Experiencing Homelessness (PEH) Resource Impact Report

City and County Updates on Unsheltered Homelessness 

Last Updated April 02, 2025



Record Mayo Clinic DMC investment seen as other private development drops

 

Annual Report to DEED Prep 

PB Reporting

" Overall private investment related to the Destination Medical Center initiative bounced back in 2024, but non-Mayo Clinic development continued to decline in the DMC district for the sixth year."

Last Updated March 28, 2025



RPS 2025 Strategic Planning Updaters

2025 Strategic Planning Updaters

"Rochester Public Schools kicks off rebranding effort to gain an edge in a ‘competitive environment”

Last Updated March 27, 2025



Planning 2 Succeed: Rochester 2040 Comprehensive Plan Updates

City Council Study Session regarding strategic planning for the city

DMC Updates 

Last Updated March 27, 2025



SBDC Rochester, Spring 2025

SBDC Apr 2025 Business Workshops 

SBDC Day and workshop opportunities: "If you have an upcoming business event or celebration, please let us know! We would love to stop by for a RIBBON CUTIING for any of your business." milestones:

 

Last Updated March 26, 2025



Collider Mar 2025 News

Collider Cup

Collider Incubator

 

Last Updated March 23, 2025



Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Funding Opportunity

Strengthen collaborations to reduce and prevent substance use in communities. Drug-Free Communities Support Program: NEW (Year 1)

Last Updated March 21, 2025



Minority Business Academy

The MBA is an 8-week business and professional development program designed to equip minority entrepreneurs/individuals with the skills, resources, and connections they need to grow and succeed (offering business and professional development education).

Last Updated March 21, 2025



Olmsted County HRA Approval

Red Hawk Updates

Woodcrest: Olmsted County’s Housing and Redevelopment Authority board approved an up to $1.72 million loan to support the creation of eight new for-sale homes priced under $350,000 in southeast Rochester. 

Last Updated March 17, 2025



ISAIAH: Rochester Faith in MN Calendar and Strategic Missions

Mar 2025 News and Call for Actions

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Jan 2025 Rochester Faith in MN Calendar and Strategic Missions

 

Last Updated March 14, 2025



Rotary Club Presidential Peace Conference

Update from a trip to Istanbul on behalf of Rotary Club as their annual Presidential Peace Conference in mid-Feb. Key topics included: 1) reducing polarization, 2) the role of technology and media in peacebuilding, and 3) the intersection of environmental issues with peace efforts that last.

 

Last Updated March 14, 2025



311 Service

March 11, 2025 – ROCHESTER, MINN. – The City of Rochester is excited to celebrate National 311 Day by highlighting its 311 service. Launched in October 2024, 311 is designed to make it easier for residents, businesses and visitors to connect with City services and access information.

Last Updated March 11, 2025



2025 Call for Proposals Proposal Deadline: March 18, 2025 (3 p.m. ET)

RWJF is launching the Local Data for Equitable Communities grant program that supports collecting, analyzing, and using data to catalyze action on timely issues within communities.

Last Updated March 09, 2025



Rochester International Relations Committee

1. 2025 Sister City Trips: Japan, Germany

2. Rochester Sister City Application (Roles and Responsibilities)

3. Sister Cities Relationship Logs

4. IRC Meeting Logs

Last Updated March 06, 2025



Build Wealth Housing Project Proposals

PB Reporting ROCHESTER — A pair of housing developments is seeking to help first-generation homebuyers start building wealth, rather than continuing a cycle tied to paying monthly rent.

Last Updated March 04, 2025



Link BRT a milestone project for Rochester

DMC Feb 2025 Board Meeting Memo 

City of Rochester Receives $84.92 Million Federal Grant for Transformative Link Bus Rapid Transit Project

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Rochester eyes TIF to support Transit Village, Public Parking

March 2, 2025 Update per PB Reporting

Last Updated March 02, 2025



Mayo Clinic Study Participation Opportunity

 Breathing Study: Enhancing Brain and Mental Health through Breathing Practice

 

Last Updated February 28, 2025



City of Rochester Shares Results of National Community Survey

The National Research Center (NRC) and City teammates shared Rochester’s results of the 2024 National Community Survey (NCS) at the February 24 Study Session.

Last Updated February 28, 2025