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Apr 20, 2023 04:30 PM CMRC April 2023 Meeting ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'CMRC', 'openbeam', 'Diversity', 'cmrc') Topics include: City of Rochester/DMC Targeted Business and Workforce Participation Updates; DMC and City Updates
Apr 20, 2023 11:00 AM RAVA monthly meeting Th. April 20; 11am - 12pm ('networking',) ntroductions Leadership Team open position - Co-chair: helps coordinate/lead RAVA meetings MAVA ( Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer Advancement) Update Home - Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer Advancement (mavanetwork.org) Non-profit Spotlight: Jessica Mollison, Catholic Charities; Active Aging Program Administrator; Upcoming Events - Volunteer Fair (see below); Training - United Way volunteer recruitment platform - How do I use it? What are the benefits? presenter: Vangie Castro, United Way of Olmsted County; Sharing - Volunteer Appreciation month, Updates, Q & A
Apr 19, 2023 12:00 PM DMC Sustainability Series ('sustainability', 'dmc') The DMC Sustainability Series is a monthly seminar sponsored by Destination Medical Center and the City of Rochester. The purpose is to introduce sustainability concepts and best practices for everyone to consider. The series is held virtually on the third Wednesday of every month at noon.
Apr 17, 2023 03:30 PM Rochester City Council Study Session: Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Barriers Study ('key', 'Entrepreneurship') Consultant Group: MKC presenting to City Council on DBE study, To understand the current eco-system, challenges, and the barriers of key stakeholders, so that DMC and the City of Rochester can increase participation of Small, Minority/BIPOC, Women and Disadvantaged businesses in its projects.
Apr 16, 2023 10:00 AM ICAM Bone Marrow Registry Drive ('Health',) Thousands of patients with blood cancers could be cured with a blood stem cell donation from a genetically matched donor.
Apr 15, 2023 07:30 PM RMCC: Ramadan Iftar (breaking of fast) Dinner ('Culture', 'faith') Public is welcome to join the April 15 Ramadan dinner hosted by RMCC. Please email to the host by March 10 to reserve your seat. .
Apr 15, 2023 12:15 PM Gateway Science Fair ('education', 'STEM') We are looking for science professionals to review the projects and offer the students positive feedback to encourage their love of science. It is not a competition and there are no prizes. The fair gives the 3rd through 6th grade participants an opportunity to meet and interact with scientists and science professionals. Each student receives a t-shirt, the written feedback from their Reviewers, and a certificate of participation.
Apr 13, 2023 07:00 PM RCTC–PSEO INFORMATION NIGHT ('cte', 'Education', 'openbeam', 'rctc') Minnesota’s Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Program (PSEOP)
Apr 12, 2023 10:00 AM April 12, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) ('RAF', 'Housing', 'housing', 'openbeam') 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:
Apr 11, 2023 12:00 PM NPC: April 2023 Quarterly Racial Justice Commitment ('Diversity', 'npc') Committee Updates, Sports Mentorship Academy, LIstos Preschool and Childcare, Indian Cultural Association of MN
Apr 11, 2023 09:00 AM API Day at the Capitol 2023 ('Diversity', 'Asian', 'governance', 'openbeam') Moving Forward
Apr 05, 2023 11:00 AM DEED: Cultivating a Supportive Workplace Culture for Youth ('youth', 'workforce') We will hear directly from youth and representatives from schools, nonprofits, and businesses about meaningful practices and approaches to cultivating a supportive workplace culture for youth.
Mar 30, 2023 06:30 PM In Person with Superintendent Kent Pekel ('Diversity',) We launch with Superintendent Kent Pekel sharing with us his perspective on current issues facing Rochester Public Schools and responding to your your questions public schools and education in our community. All are welcome to attend:
Mar 24, 2023 10:00 AM March 2023 Rochester Area Foundation: Spring DEI Practitioner Convening and Luncheon (By Invitation) ('RAF', 'Diversity', 'openbeam') RAF’s DEI Committee has committed to supporting area DEI practitioners by providing space where relationships can be strengthened, wisdom can be shared, opportunities to collaborate and maximize limited resources can be identified, and current and new DEI efforts can be built, improved, and promoted.
Mar 23, 2023 05:30 PM RPS School Board Listening Session ('RPS', 'education') Families have always been children’s first and most influential teachers. Rochester Public Schools respects and values the vitally important contributions that parents and caregivers provide to help students be successful at home and at school. And they want to hear from you!
Mar 23, 2023 09:30 AM March 23, 2023 DMCC Board Executive Committee ('EDA', 'Entrepreneurship') Bryke Presentations; Video Recording; Takeaways
Mar 21, 2023 06:00 PM RCTC: Career and Technical Education Open House ('cte', 'Education', 'openbeam', 'rctc') CTE programs are the gateway to many high-demand, high-paying careers.
Mar 18, 2023 12:00 PM Covid-19 Vaccination, Wellness & Healings Circle ('HEALINGS', 'covid', 'community', 'news', 'commerce work product') $50 Gift card for each dose and booster
Mar 18, 2023 05:30 PM UMR Black Student Union: Ebony Night (For UMR Students, Staff/Faculty) ('diversity', 'openbeam', 'umr') Door Open 5:30 pm and the event starts at 6:00pm. Panel discussions and guest speakers
Mar 18, 2023 03:00 PM Community Discussion: Diversity Council ('Diversity', 'openbeam') Wondering what the future holds for the Diversity Council? Let's come together and create answers. In this community discussion facilitated by yours truly, Tawonda Burks on March 18, 2023, at 3-5 pm, we'll be exploring the future of one of our most impactful community organizations: The Diversity Council.
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October 2021 Activities

FORUM  WITH INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT DR. KENT PEKEL- October 21, 6:30 to 8:00:

In the City for Good will be presenting an online forum to give all in the community an opportuniy to hear from Rochester Public Schools Interim Superintendent Kent Pekel. Dr. Pekel will give an overview of his time so far in the district, along with more information on the strategic plan he will be proposing. Interested Rochester residents may submit questions ahead of time or during the meeting to be used in a Q&A time period after his primary presentation. The October 21 forum will be from 6:30 to 8.

 

Steering Committee- Tuesday, October 5, 4:00 p.m.

Topic: In the City for Good Steering Committee

Time: Oct 5, 2021 04:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

 Join Zoom Meeting

Contact InTheCityForGood@gmail.com for Zoom info. 

 

Housing Team- Monday, October 11 7:00 p.m.

Our next In the City for Good Housing Team meeting will be on October 11 at 7 pm. We will be discussing the proposed Unified Development Code with Ryan Yetzer, Interim Deputy Director, Community Development for the City of Rochester leading the discussion along with others in the Community Development area. We will especially focus on what some of the proposed changes could mean related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and the role of ADUs in addressing the concerns around the affordability of workforce and senior housing. This will be an online meeting, with the link to be sent out later this week.

 

Age-Friendly- Oct 12th and 26th 2:30 to 4:00

Meeting Information:

Age-Friendly Olmsted County Planning Group

Tues. Oct 12 and 26

2:30pm - 4pm

 

Contact DBeal@familyservicerochester.org for Zoom info

 

Social Services/Social Justice- Watch for info of upcoming November meeting

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City of Rochester 2026-2027 Budget Planning

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May 27, 2025 City Council Study Session ; Apr 28, 2025 City Council Study Session Materials

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2025-2026 RPS Budget

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Last Updated June 22, 2025



Rochester International Relations Committee

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NAACP, Rochester Chapter

Juneteenth 2025 Celebration Report 

Rochester NAACP Statement on Racist Hate Incident Targeting Black Child in Public Park

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Multicultural Center Concept Enablement

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Locations: RCTC, Rochester Public Library

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Last Updated June 14, 2025



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May 2025 DMCC Board Meeting Reports (10-Year Milestone)

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10-Year DMC Looking Back

 

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Discovery Square Shared Lab Infastructure

Biolabs as shared space partner

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Three Housing Projects with DMC Assistance

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DMC Equitable Economic Development

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Minnesota Main Street Economic Revitalization Program

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West Transit Village DMC Board Meeting

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Rochester Public Library - Master Plan Study

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Post Bulletin Reporting

 

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May 2024 Online Survey for Community Inputs and Asian Community Inputs Outreach

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