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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
507 Experience Kick-off Supper (RSVP Required) Mar 11, 2025 08:00 PM Mar 01, 2025 12:15 PM The 507 Experience will offer the people who are part of the area code 507 an opportunity to enjoy uninterrupted time visiting with friends either over coffee or "breaking bread" over a meal.
RAVA Holiday Happy Hour Dec 19, 2024 06:30 PM Dec 16, 2024 01:16 PM Get to know your fellow volunteer managers
Save a Life: Narcan Education & Distribution Dec 10, 2020 07:30 PM Nov 29, 2020 08:26 PM
Common Cause: Community Townhall Mar 01, 2025 01:00 PM Mar 03, 2025 01:09 PM Directly ask your state legislators what they're doing to improve you everyday life!
Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day! Mar 15, 2025 11:15 AM Feb 27, 2025 08:34 AM Get ready for some Irish magic! ☘️ Join us for this fun family event on March 15th, 2025 from 10am - 11:15am where we will learn local history regarding St. Patrick and the Irish in MN, followed by a family art project based on historic Celtic design. Together you can create your own family monogram inspired by Celtic tradition and imagery. $5 for all participants and FREE for HCOC members.
CNG June Meeting: Complete Count 2020, Compass Points and Village Updates Jun 21, 2018 05:30 PM Jun 21, 2018 08:09 AM
Reflection to Action: Human Rights, Racial Justice, and Lessons from Skin Deep Feb 01, 2025 11:30 AM Jan 30, 2025 12:03 PM Skin Deep is a PBS documentary written by Prexy Nesbitt and Marian Marzynski. The documentary examines the fight against legal, institutionalized racism in the United States and South Africa, from the 1950s through the 1990s, through interviews with the people who took their protests against segregation and inequality into the streets and beyond, forcing remarkable changes. To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity. ” - Nelson Mandela
Rochester City Council Swearing In Public Hearing Jan 06, 2025 06:30 PM Dec 16, 2024 01:02 PM Come welcome the Rochester City Council’s newest four members–Nick Miller, Dan Doering, Andy Friederichs, and Randy Schubring. There will be a social celebration from 5-5:30, the swearing-in ceremony from 5:30-6, and in the public comment section of the Council meeting from about 6-6:30, you can share what you hope this new Council will lead on.
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
Honor and celebrate the Day of the Dead with Free Family Day Oct 27, 2024 04:00 PM Oct 24, 2024 11:46 AM The Day of the Dead Free Family Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024 at the Rochester Art Center. The event is a first-time collaboration by the Rochester Art Center, Listos Preschool and Childcare, the Alliance of Chicanos Hispanics and Latin Americans (ACHLA), and several Mayo Clinic departments and groups, including Mayo Clinic's Bereavement Advisory Committee, the Somos Latinos Mayo Employee Resource Group and the Dolores Jean Lavins Center for Humanities in Medicine.
Vision 2050 at Kiwanis Day Makers Oct 15, 2024 10:00 AM Oct 21, 2024 09:26 AM 20 minutes session with Kiwanis Day Makers: Introduction and Conversations to obtain inputs
(Spanish) How to Start a Business from Scratch (Part 1) Sep 28, 2024 12:00 PM Sep 19, 2024 12:37 PM 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.
BLACK EXCELLENCE EXPO Mar 01, 2025 04:00 PM Mar 01, 2025 11:55 AM Come see and support Black and Minority businesses in the local and surrounding areas
NAACP: Break The Hate – Community Forum To Activate Change Sep 21, 2024 05:00 PM Sep 14, 2024 09:39 AM 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.
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA NON-TRADITIONAL FINANCING AND TA WORKSHOP Sep 18, 2024 01:00 PM Sep 12, 2024 12:08 PM Know a small business that would benefit from non-traditional financing and technical assistance? Please join us to see how these services can benefit small businesses, including: • Partnering with conventional financing • Funding businesses with solely non-traditional financing programs • Technical assistance help such as business plans, cash flow projections, licensing questions, etc.
43rd Annual World Festival Apr 28, 2018 04:00 PM Apr 27, 2018 08:31 AM
Virtual World Festival 2020 Jun 17, 2020 12:00 AM Jun 04, 2020 09:42 AM
(Spanish) Financial Literacy Sep 21, 2024 12:00 PM Sep 19, 2024 12:40 PM 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.
Asian Pacific Minnesotans Leadership Awards Dinner Oct 18, 2024 08:30 PM Sep 10, 2024 11:36 AM We the People: 40 Years of empowering Asian Pacific Minnesotans
Study Session: Rapid Transit & West Transit Village/DMC Update Apr 29, 2024 04:30 PM May 15, 2024 10:37 AM Project Schedule, FTA Critical Path; City/Mayo Agreements; Communications Planning; DMC Updates (Business Development; Historic District)
Sabbath and Health May 18, 2024 05:30 PM May 17, 2024 01:25 PM Lifestyle medicine presentation in Spanish to Hispanic audience
FREC 2024 Annual Overcoming Racism Conference Nov 08, 2024 04:30 PM Nov 14, 2024 11:21 AM Morning keynote speakers: Rev. Jim Bear Jacobs and Rev. Pamela Ngunjiri Afternoon breakout workshops
2024 Walk Around the World Jun 23, 2024 04:00 PM Jun 22, 2024 07:29 AM 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!
Assisi Heights: The Heart is a County Oct 23, 2024 08:00 PM Oct 22, 2024 09:24 AM Stephanie Saldaña will begin by sharing the stories of inter-religious friendship she has witnessed over decades in the Middle East.
Asian Pacific Minnesotans Leadership Awards Dinner: Democracy in the Time of Covid Sep 09, 2022 08:00 PM Oct 08, 2022 01:38 PM Strengthening Our Ties to One Another
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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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Last Updated June 21, 2025



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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Financial Aid Support Sessions

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Future Development of Graham Park

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Last Updated June 14, 2025



State Funding Supports Silver Lake Skate Park and Traffic Calming Grants

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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

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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

May 2025 DMC Board Meeting Report

(1) Third Phase Grant Ann; (2) Second Phase Grant; (3) DMC Announces First Recipients of Main Street Grant Funding 30 Businesses ($1.6M) ; (4) Launching of Main Street Grant 

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West Transit Village DMC Board Meeting

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Rochester Public Library - Master Plan Study

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May 2025 City Council Updates

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

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2024 Housing Coalition Investments

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$8,491,000 supporting 11 projects totaling over $77M

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