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Jul 10, 2024 12:00 PM How Organizations Can Commit to Accessibility We will explore how organizations can enhance their commitment to accessibility, ensuring inclusivity for all individuals. ('DMC', 'Diversity', 'Housing', 'key', 'CMRC')
Jul 06, 2024 03:00 PM Somali Independence Day ('youth', 'culture', 'education', 'Diversity')
Jul 04, 2024 11:00 AM Cambodian Annual Picnic You are cordially invited to join us for the Cambodian Annual Picnic, a celebration of our community's success and unity! As we gather together to share in the joy of our community's accomplishments, we extend an open invitation to all to join us for an afternoon of food, fun, friendship and story sharing of our past. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with our fellow community members, make new friends, and create lasting memories. ('diversity', 'Asian', 'community')
Jun 25, 2024 04:00 PM 2024 Village Farmers Market Kickoff Farmer's Markets start on Tuesday June 25, 4 - 7 pm, and run all Tuesdays through early October. ('time-sensitive', 'Diversity', 'CMRC')
Jun 24, 2024 04:30 PM CMRC June 2024 Meeting CMRC Updates, ISAIAH; Three Rivers Community Actions on Housing; Mobilizing Olmsted County Voices for Equity; Vision 2050 ('diversity', 'disability', 'community', 'c2c', 'key', 'CMRC', 'united way')
Jun 23, 2024 12:00 PM 2024 Walk Around the World In partnership with IMAA, Walk Around the World celebrates the multicultural diversity that represents Olmsted County and celebrates the contributions that refugees and immigrants bring to the community. The event also recognizes World Refugee Day that occurs on June 20th. Join us for cultural performances, ethnic food, vendors, and cultural and community agency booths. This fun, FREE family event is on June 22, 2024, from 12-4pm with a rain date of June 23, 2024. There will be plenty of activities to keep your kids active and entertained! ('diversity', 'imaa', 'youth', 'Culture', 'education')
Jun 20, 2024 05:00 PM PossAbilities: The Art of Theatre - Skills Class Skilled actress and theater director Amanda Leyawiin is partnering with PossAbilities for a fun night of improv and learning theatrical skills. ('diversity', 'disability', 'art', 'community')
Jun 19, 2024 09:30 AM Juneteenth Jubilee Breakfast 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. ('diversity',)
Jun 16, 2024 01:00 PM Punch 9 for Harold Washington Feature Documentary Supported by the Office of the Mayor, Rochester City DEI, in partnership with the NAACP ('diversity', 'community', 'civic engagement', 'Diversity', 'NAACP')
Jun 15, 2024 12:00 PM Juneteenth 2024 Freedom Day-Love Wins 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', 'Culture', 'NAACP')
Jun 13, 2024 08:00 AM 2024 Next Level Conference: TOGETHER, FASTER AND STRONGER Welcome to REIMAGINE, the annual gathering of professionals, experts, business owners, and thought leaders in the business sector. Our conference is a unique platform where people come together to exchange ideas, build networks, and foster lasting partnerships. This year’s inaugural event promises to be bigger and better than other events you’ve been to thus far, with an impressive lineup of keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops, and ending with an expo. ('Education', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship')
Jun 12, 2024 12:00 PM Investing in Community: Equitable Planning and Design Strategies in the Twin Cities and Beyond 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. ('DMC', 'Diversity', 'Housing', 'key', 'CMRC')
Jun 04, 2024 04:00 PM June 2024 United Way BIPOC Leaders Panel and Small Group Conversation Join other BIPOC individuals to learn about ways to get involved in our community! BIPOC Leaders Panel and Small Group Conversation ('Diversity', 'compassion', 'key', 'civic engagement', 'CMRC', 'united way')
May 30, 2024 04:30 PM CMRC May 2024 Meeting Confirmed Topics CMRC Updates, PossAbilities DEI Outreach; C2C free FAFSA CBO support, United Way DEI Panel Convening; Potential Topic: Olmsted County Mobilizing Olmsted Voices for Equity (M.O.V.E.) ('diversity', 'disability', 'community', 'c2c', 'key', 'CMRC', 'united way')
May 30, 2024 11:00 AM 2025 Minnesota Joint Disparity Study Igbal Mohammed Office of Equity in Procurement - Manager 50 Sherburne Avenue, Suite 112 Saint Paul, MN 55155 (651) 201-2421 igbal.mohammed@state.mn.us ('Diversity', 'key', 'governance')
May 18, 2024 12:00 PM 2024 Rochester Pridefest Celebrate Rochester's LGBTQIA+ community at this family friendly event that features a variety of local vendors, food and entertainment! ('education', 'diversity', 'LGBTQ+')
May 14, 2024 03:30 PM Luther College Rochester Spring 2024 Semester Seminar Project Presentations Student project proposal presentations ('Education', 'diversity', 'openbeam', 'key')
May 09, 2024 05:00 PM Journie: Open Road Workshop 2 The main objective is to enhance access to higher education opportunities for minorities and low-income families in Olmsted County. ('youth', 'Education', 'diversity', 'CMRC')
May 09, 2024 04:00 PM Three Rivers Restorative Justice Work Shop Interested in learning about the principles of restorative justice and what role it can serve in the community ('human potential board', 'diversity')
May 09, 2024 09:00 AM Women of Wellness (WOW) Conference 2024 Forge meaningful connections with like-minded individuals, as you share in the collective journey towards greater well-being and fulfillment ('diversity', 'community engagement')
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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
Winter Salt Week: Promoting Sustainable Winter Maintenance and Protecting Freshwater Resources Jan 24, 2025 - Jan 31, 2025 — Olmsted County Government Center Rotunda, 151 4th St SE, Rochester (Enter through Door C)
2025 Lunar New Year Celebration Jan 25, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025 — Asian Mall, 12160 Technology Dr., Eden Prairie, MN
ZVMS Street Medicine Eye Care Clinic on January 25 Jan 25, 2025 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM — at Christ United Methodist Church (400 5th Ave SW, Rochester, MN)
Certification Workshops Feb 01, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM — Zoom
UMR Black Student Union: Ebony Night Feb 15, 2025 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM — Chateau Theatre
History Center: Seeking A New Understanding of MN's Role in the Underground Railroad Feb 20, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM — History Center
The Sound of Gospel Music Feb 28, 2025 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM — Mayo Civic Center
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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The Community Health Assessment and Planning (CHAP) Process is about improving the health and well-being of residents in Olmsted County. Every three years the community conducts a health needs assessment to determine Olmsted County’s health priorities; formulate a plan to address the needs; and publish an annual progress report. Olmsted County Public Health Services, Mayo Clinic, and Olmsted Medical Center engage with diverse partners across our community to lead this process.

Last Updated January 21, 2025



Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Guidebook

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Last Updated January 21, 2025



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Last Updated January 18, 2025



One Olmsted: Celebrating 2024 successes of diversity, equity, and inclusion

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Last Updated January 18, 2025



Mayor Kim Norton Participates in 93rd U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting

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Last Updated January 17, 2025



Immigrant RIghts and immigration services

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Last Updated January 16, 2025



Rochester Branch NAACP Announces Leadership and New Executive Committee

The Rochester Branch of the NAACP proudly announces the election of its new officers and Executive Committee members for terms beginning January 2025. The newly elected officers were sworn in on January 11, 2025, during the Rochester Branch NAACP Executive Leadership Retreat.

Last Updated January 15, 2025



CAAL Ignite Grant

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Last Updated January 13, 2025



$2.5 Million RAISE Grant Awarded for Planning and Design of South Broadway Avenue Improvements

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Last Updated January 11, 2025



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West Transit Village Housing City Council

Per PB reporting:

"A final plan for dividing a 14.1-acre Mayo Clinic parking lot into developable sections is expected to be reviewed Monday by the Rochester City Council. The site, being dubbed “West Transit Village,” sits between Second Street Southwest and Cascade Lake. It is currently used as a Mayo Clinic employee shuttle lot, and Mayo Clinic plans to construct a 2,500-stall parking structure."

Last Updated January 08, 2025



"Heritage language and culture teacher"

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Last Updated January 02, 2025



Minnesota Department of Education Funding Opportunity

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Last Updated January 02, 2025



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Last Updated December 16, 2024



City Housing Support

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 PB Reporting regarding TIF $14M Requests (Sherman and Prairie Ridge) 2024-12-14 

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Last Updated December 11, 2024



Mayo Platform: A wealth of data, but how is it protected?

PB Reporting: Measuring the breadth of Mayo Clinic’s medical data abundance. 

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Last Updated December 09, 2024