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Title End Date Modification Date Description
Bolder Options' 2021 Gala Sep 30, 2021 08:30 PM Oct 09, 2021 08:45 AM
Entrepreneurial Bridge Sep 28, 2021 04:00 PM Oct 27, 2021 11:04 AM
Housing Alliance Presentation to Diversity Council Board Sep 28, 2021 06:00 PM Dec 13, 2021 10:23 AM Topics include Housing Priorities: Homeownership; Housing Innovation; Affordable Rental Housing
Racism and the Economy Series: Focus on the Wealth Divide Oct 20, 2021 01:30 PM Nov 14, 2022 10:20 AM The ninth installment of our virtual event series focuses on how racialized barriers to wealth accumulation deny families and communities long-term economic mobility and financial resiliency.
DMC/City of Rochester DBE Winter 2022 Workshop Planning Dec 07, 2021 02:30 PM Apr 26, 2023 07:32 AM Meeting Agenda A. Why we are meeting and planning an event(s) B. Purpose of event(s) C. Target audience D. Event(s) details Host Speakers Schedule Budget Items
Meet and Learn from Certified Minority-Owned Construction Business Owners Oct 07, 2021 02:30 PM Oct 27, 2021 11:01 AM
Explore Careers in Construction Oct 27, 2021 12:00 PM Oct 27, 2021 11:02 AM
Inclusive Workforce Employer Designation Lunch & Learn Sep 15, 2021 01:00 PM Oct 28, 2021 06:29 AM
Rochester Council President Brooke Carlson at MLK Park Sep 19, 2021 04:00 PM Sep 12, 2021 08:34 AM
NPC Gathering on Racial Justice Commitment Status Sep 27, 2021 01:30 PM Oct 30, 2021 06:51 AM
Destination Medical Center's Annual Meeting Sep 16, 2021 09:00 PM Sep 28, 2021 10:29 AM
Trafficking is Still Here Jan 18, 2025 12:00 PM Jan 11, 2025 09:35 AM 21 million people are trafficked globally every day. Women and girls account for 75% of that number. It continues in our community also. Local professionals such as law enforcement, immigration, and victim services, attempts to advance best prevention practices and keeping victims safe.
Gracious Hosting Training - Diversity Council Sep 13, 2021 10:30 AM Aug 25, 2021 07:15 PM An engaging workshop about developing cultural inclusivity by exploring the tenets of gracious hosting as they apply to organizations and communities. Participants will draw parallels between their own heritage and culture and those of others.
Belonging Begins With Us: Why and How of Welcoming New Neighbors Sep 14, 2021 10:00 AM Sep 15, 2021 11:01 AM Laura Bordelon with the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce will share the findings from a recently released report on the economic impact of immigrants in Minnesota, conducted by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Foundation with support from the McKnight Foundation.
SE MN Housing Bus Tour Sep 09, 2021 04:00 PM Oct 29, 2021 08:15 AM Join us as we visit the communities of Stewartville, Preston, and Chatfield from the comfort of a motor coach, sponsored by our sponsor Rochester City Lines!
2021 Ascend National Convention Aug 27, 2021 01:50 PM Aug 17, 2021 01:49 PM
Mayo Clinic: Rise for Equity: Reflect, Inspire, Strength & Empower 2021 Nov 06, 2021 12:00 PM Oct 25, 2021 07:50 PM
Welcoming Week 2021 Kickoff: Belonging Begins with Us Sep 09, 2021 07:00 PM Aug 25, 2021 07:14 PM Iranian American comedian, actor slated to emcee Welcoming Week kickoff event
September 2021 Night Market Sep 18, 2021 09:00 PM Jan 19, 2022 09:50 AM NIGHT MARKETS ARE A PART OF DAILY LIFE AND ENTERTAINMENT ACROSS ASIA, AND WE’RE BRINGING IT TO ROCHESTER!
August 2021 Night Market Aug 21, 2021 09:00 PM Aug 15, 2021 10:51 AM
July 2021 Night Market Jul 17, 2021 09:00 PM Aug 15, 2021 10:50 AM
Belonging Begins with Us - Welcoming Week Celebration Sep 12, 2021 04:00 PM Sep 04, 2021 12:53 PM New & old neighbors alike in the Rochester area are invited to come and meet one another as well as the varioius organizations that work to make our community a place where all people thrive.
2021 SE MN Together: Welcoming Week Sep 19, 2021 05:00 PM Oct 30, 2021 06:50 AM
Immigrant & Diverse Workforce Solutions in Central MN Aug 17, 2021 04:00 PM Aug 10, 2021 10:22 AM Join us to learn how Central MN is engaging employers and immigrant job seekers through diverse workforce solutions
Village: Farm Fest Sep 18, 2021 04:00 PM Oct 28, 2021 06:37 AM Join us for this year’s Food, Art, Recreation, and Music (FARM) Fest as we celebrate the 2021 harvest. Guests can enjoy a silent auction, a multicultural collaboration of artists, cooks, musicians, and more! See (and taste!) foods from all over the world, grown right here in Rochester at The Village Community Garden!
Citizenship Day Celebration at the Olmsted County Government Center Sep 17, 2021 06:00 PM Aug 25, 2021 07:27 PM Join Olmsted County and Rochester City Officials to celebrate Citizenship and Constitution Day and recognize those who have recently become naturalized citizens. Cake and coffee will be provided.
Rochester Public Schools: Job & Career Fair Aug 09, 2021 04:00 PM Aug 08, 2021 05:20 PM
Communications committee for Commitment to Racial Justice Aug 09, 2021 12:00 PM Aug 08, 2021 10:20 AM
C2G Forum: Affordable Housing and Homelessness Aug 26, 2021 08:30 PM Aug 06, 2021 11:33 AM
Mayo Clinic Health System Training on Community Resource Tool (Aunt Bertha) Jul 27, 2021 03:00 PM Nov 14, 2022 04:29 PM Mayo Clinic has partnered with Aunt Bertha, an online network of social services, to launch the platform myhelpnavigator.org that will connect Mayo Clinic patients and community members to local social services appropriate for their health and social care needs. Community organizations are invited to join this online network.
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Celebrate Independence Day at Rochester’s 4th Fest 2025 Jul 04, 2025 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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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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NAACP, Rochester Chapter

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

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Minnesota Main Street Economic Revitalization Program

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