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All DEI Events

 

This is a collection of what is deemed to be events having impacts on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.  

 

See the Diversity Beam for notable DEI projects. 

 

 

Start Date Tags Title Description
Oct 04, 2024 05:30 PM ('diversity', 'imaa', 'community', 'immigrant', 'CMRC') 2024 IMAA Presents Pearl Gala Celebrate IMAA’s 40th anniversary and support our mission. Become a Partner in Empowering, Advancing & Redefining Lives by joining us at our annual fundraising event. Be a part of the inspiring journey, where together, we create a future of empowerment, beauty, and value for all.
Sep 28, 2024 05:00 PM ('public safety', 'Diversity', 'cmrc', 'civic engagement') C.E.R.T. 3rd Annual Gala Please join us in celebrating dedicated Community members that have rendered outstanding services and support to our Community.
Sep 28, 2024 10:00 AM ('networking', 'diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') (Spanish) How to Start a Business from Scratch (Part 1) Training Topics: Accounting/Budget, Business Plan, Business Start-up/Preplanning, Legal Issues, Managing a Business, Marketing/Sales, Tax Planning Description: How to Start a Business from Scratch - Part 1: In the first two classes, you will learn the fundamentals of starting a business from scratch, including conceptualizing viable business ideas and initial strategic planning. The focus will be on generating innovative ideas and evaluating their market potential using tools like the Business Model Canvas and SWOT analysis.
Sep 26, 2024 05:00 PM ('mental health', 'diversity', 'youth', 'openbeam', 'united way') The Power of Your Story A Mental Health Workshop for Youth
Sep 21, 2024 03:00 PM ('diversity', 'NAACP') NAACP: Break The Hate – Community Forum To Activate Change To further this effort, we are launching a community empowerment initiative symbolizing the triumph of love over hatred and racism, with more details to be shared in the coming weeks.
Sep 21, 2024 10:00 AM ('diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') (Spanish) Financial Literacy Join SBA’s Minnesota District Office to discuss strategies for strong financial management. Learn how to utilize your financial statements to become better-positioned and understand the importance of financial literacy to the success of your business. Topics include: Bookkeeping, Financial Statements, Cash Flow, Business Financing, & Access to Capital.
Sep 18, 2024 12:00 PM ('DMC', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship', 'key', 'latino') Latino Economic Development Center: Creating Generational Wealth One Entrepreneur at a Time .At the Latino Economic Development Center, we understand the obstacles that our Latino communities face, and we help aspiring business owners to overcome those barriers to achieve their dreams - and create generational wealth while doing it.
Sep 16, 2024 06:00 PM ('diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') (Spanish) Finding your First Customers and sell without being salesy Congratulations on your new endeavor! Now it’s time to sell! But most people do not like being “sold”… Now what? Learn where to find your first customers and how to sell without being pushy.
Sep 14, 2024 12:00 PM ('culture', 'Diversity', 'cmrc', 'community') Latino Fest 2024 Dance Get ready to move and groove to the infectious beats of Latino music! The air will be filled with the rhythm of salsa, merengue, bachata, and more. Don't be shy to join in on the dance floor – our talented dancers will gladly teach you a step or two! Food Indulge in a culinary adventure like no other! Savor the delectable flavors of traditional Latino cuisine. From tantalizing gorditas to mouthwatering mangonadas, your taste buds are in for an absolute treat! Culture This event is not just about celebration; it's about unity and fostering a sense of community. Latino Fest brings together diverse cultures under one roof, promoting understanding, friendship, and harmony. The event will be held inside and outside tentative of the weather
Aug 31, 2024 05:00 PM ('Diversity',) Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs: Community Listening Session Please share within your networks! This Listening Session for the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs hosted locally by COPAL Rochester and ACHLA will take place on Saturday, August 31 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A meal will be provided for attendees. Seats are limited, so the organizers are asking attendees to register to confirm their attendance.
Aug 15, 2024 04:00 PM ('youth', 'Education', 'diversity', 'CMRC') Pamoja Women: Unlock Your Future Free Financial Aid support to complete FAFSA & MN Dream Act Application
Aug 14, 2024 12:00 PM ('Housing', 'DMC', 'Diversity', 'key') Youth Engagement from the Youth Perspective Discover the fundamentals of engaging with young people from the perspective of the Rochester Community Initiative (RCI), a 100% youth-led nonprofit.
Jul 24, 2024 11:00 AM ('diversity', 'community') Women’s Foundation of Minnesota Community Connect Event Community Connect is an informal biannual gathering for community members from across the state to meet and find serendipitous connections to their next funder, accomplice, or co-conspirator. This event is not just for the outgoing and social—we’re confident it will be a meaningful and welcoming experience for extroverts and introverts alike.
Jul 20, 2024 04:30 PM ('youth', 'education', 'diversity', 'community') UTSAV: The Festival of Colors 2024 Join us on Saturday, July 20th, 2024, from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM for UTSAV: The Festival of Colors, a vibrant celebration of the diverse cultural heritage of the Asian Indian community. This event is open to all, and we welcome everyone to come and have fun! Enjoy delicious food, color splash, captivating dance performances, mesmerizing music, and explore a diverse array of products available for browsing.
Jul 17, 2024 12:00 PM ('Diversity', 'governance') Virtual Information Session: Mobilizing Olmsted Voices for Equity Learn about how you can be the voice of your community and make a difference in helping to shape its future.
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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
Nov 2024 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance Nov 13, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Virtual
Equity Alliance Equity Series Equity Eats: Power of Community Benefits Agreement Nov 13, 2024 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM — Virtual
NAACP Rochester Branch Elections Nov 16, 2024 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Pre Bid Open House- Link Bus Rapid Transit Project Nov 18, 2024 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM — Rochester Police Department- North Station (4001 W. River PKWY NW, Rochester MN)
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Rochester Public Schools Referendum Nov 2024

RPS Superintendent Video and Presentation Slides

Referendum to support: Strong Communities; Strong Schools; Strong Young People

PB Reporting on Referendum Efforts and Results

Last Updated November 11, 2024



Partnership to develop software platform to improve homeless medical care

PB Reporting: "A partnership between the Zumbro Valley Medical Society and the PathCheck Foundation, an open-source software nonprofit, aims to create a digital platform to boost care coordination for people experiencing homelessness."

Last Updated November 11, 2024



City of Rochester Encourages Area Youth to Participate in Statewide Mayor for a Day Essay Contest

The City of Rochester and Mayor Kim Norton are excited to once again participate in the League of Minnesota Cities’ (LMC) annual Mayor for a Day Essay Contest.  

Last Updated November 09, 2024



"Link BRT a milestone project for Rochester

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

Last Updated October 26, 2024



Certification Workshops

City of Rochester, DMC EDA, Equity in The Built Environment Program, and State of Minnesota Department of Administration APPEX Accelerator are partnering to host a series of Free Certification Workshops” to help Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) and Targeted Group/Economically Disadvantaged/Veteran-Owned (TG/ED/VO) companies apply for certification.

Last Updated October 25, 2024



Rochester NAACP And Mayo Clinic AD MERG

Love Wins: Community Empowerment Initiative

Free Workshop and Community Townhalls Press Release

Last Updated October 24, 2024



DMC September 2024 Job Creation Metric

Presentation Slides 

Video Clip of Job Creation Metric

 

Last Updated October 21, 2024



RPS Family Engagement Reports

Oct 2024 Reports

Reading Literacy Updates

Last Updated October 21, 2024



Olmsted County shares update on opioid settlement fund use

Support for: Drug and Alcohol Response Team (DART), CredibleMind, "Be in the Know Olmsted" Campaign

 

Last Updated October 17, 2024



DMC 2025 Budgets

2025 Budget and Workplan September DMCC Board Meeting

City Council Oct 2024 on DMC 2025 Budget

 

Last Updated October 16, 2024



2024 Destination Medical Center Reports

Proceedings

September 2024 DMCC Board Meeting with 2025 Workplan Breakout

May 2024 DMCC Board Meeting and City, County, DMC Joint Meeting

Feb 2024 DMCC Board Meeting

Last Updated October 16, 2024



Juneteenth Activities

November 2024 Selma Film and Discussions

2024 Recognition: $1K Scholarship: 2024 Rochester H.S. Graduate: Application and Nomination, Sponsorship and Donation support, Facebook photos of 2024 Mr. and Miss Juneteenth

Last Updated October 11, 2024



Rochester Community Initiative (RCI)

Students Decoded: The Mental Health Database

C2C October 9, 2024 Summit

Presentation Slides  

 

Last Updated October 09, 2024



Rochester Vision 2050

Call for inputs: Mayor Norton YouTube Messages

Vision 2050 AI-Powered Interactive Survey LINK

Mayor Norton Memo to the Public

 

Last Updated October 02, 2024



OpenBeam to support collective impact

Presentation Slides of Education Portal for C2C Oct 9, 2024 Education Summit

Results Based Accountability

Collective Impact: Spectrum of working together

Tech Support

Last Updated October 02, 2024



Resources for Homeless Students and Families in Rochester

Collaboration of Rochester Public Schools, Olmsted County, and Three Rivers Community Action

Last Updated October 01, 2024



Early Childhood Resource Hub Launch

The Early Childhood Resource Hub, a collaboration between C2C and IMAA, aims to connect Olmsted County families with young children to various resources and services.

 

Last Updated October 01, 2024



West Transit Village

September 2024 DMCC Board Update

September 2022 DMCC Board Status: NTH to run a developer selection process with Mayo

 

Last Updated September 30, 2024



Economic Vibrancy & Growth Management

City teammates providing an update on this work, specifically regarding legacy public infrastructure projects, Unbound, infrastructure investments and regulatory milestones.  

Last Updated September 30, 2024



DMC Housing Reporting

September 2024 DMCC Board Meeting

Housing as Infrastructure: Video Clip and Presentation

Last Updated September 26, 2024