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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.
Mayo Clinic Health System Offers Training on Community Resource Tool Jul 22, 2021 12:00 PM Jul 21, 2021 09:50 AM
Mayo Clinic Virtual Event: "Alexa, what's my care plan today?" Aug 05, 2021 10:30 AM Jul 21, 2021 08:06 AM
Isaiah: Honesty in Education - Rochester Area Deep Listening Summit Jul 29, 2021 08:00 PM Jul 17, 2021 11:47 AM
Nonprofit Consortium - IT Interest Group Jul 29, 2021 03:00 PM Jul 24, 2021 12:14 PM
Rochester City Council: Discussing the future and funding of the Day Center Jul 19, 2021 07:00 PM Jul 08, 2021 09:47 AM
Disrupting Poverty: United Way & Jeremiah Program Corporate Engagement Learning Opportunity Jul 15, 2021 01:00 PM Jul 08, 2021 08:42 AM This interactive event will highlight the cycle of generational poverty in Southeast Minnesota in three parts:
Human Stories / Putting Learning into Practice Jul 08, 2021 07:30 PM Jul 08, 2021 08:03 AM Listen to the stories of those in our community who experience prejudice and discrimination. Ask questions and apply the knowledge learned.
Fernbrook Family Center's Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Series Aug 03, 2021 04:50 PM Jul 08, 2021 07:56 AM This event is open and free to all community members and is supported by grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Human Services and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
VIRTUAL - Community Input: Cardiovascular Health & Diabetes 2030 MN Plan Jul 29, 2021 02:30 PM Jul 07, 2021 05:28 PM The Minnesota Department of Health and community partners are in the process of creating the first joint Cardiovascular Health and Diabetes 2030 Statewide Plan for Minnesota.
VIRTUAL - Community Input: Cardiovascular Health & Diabetes 2030 MN Plan Jul 27, 2021 10:30 AM Jul 07, 2021 05:26 PM The Minnesota Department of Health and community partners are in the process of creating the first joint Cardiovascular Health and Diabetes 2030 Statewide Plan for Minnesota.
Racism and the Economy: Focus on Criminal Justice Jul 13, 2021 02:00 PM Jul 05, 2021 10:09 AM
Human Library at Rochester Public Library In Support of Welcoming Week Sep 13, 2021 07:30 PM Sep 10, 2021 10:58 AM The Human Library of Southeastern Minnesota educates people using human experience, cultivating empathy in such a manner that differences, barriers, and prejudice fall away - we expose and nurture the spirit of humankind by building common understanding and connections.
Human Library In Support of RCTC LHW Sabbatical Project Feb 09, 2022 01:00 PM Feb 16, 2022 01:48 PM The Human Library of Southeastern Minnesota educates people using human experience, cultivating empathy in such a manner that differences, barriers, and prejudice fall away - we expose and nurture the spirit of humankind by building common understanding and connections.
Human Library City of Rochester Leadership Team Apr 06, 2022 10:00 AM Apr 01, 2022 01:15 PM The Human Library of Southeastern Minnesota educates people using human experience, cultivating empathy in such a manner that differences, barriers, and prejudice fall away - we expose and nurture the spirit of humankind by building common understanding and connections.
Rochester Rapid Transit Jun 29, 2021 01:00 PM Jun 28, 2021 11:31 AM
Leading in the Workplace Jul 15, 2021 09:00 AM Jul 10, 2021 07:57 AM
ROI of DEI by Diversity Crew Jul 23, 2021 03:00 PM Jul 02, 2021 09:05 AM
Age-Friendly Community Assessment Findings (Hosted by FSR) Jun 29, 2021 11:30 AM Jul 01, 2021 08:41 AM
Diversity Council 2021 Annual Celebration Aug 12, 2021 08:00 PM Aug 30, 2023 05:20 PM
2021 Juneteenth Jubliee Celebration Jun 19, 2021 06:00 PM Jun 15, 2021 10:55 AM
CMRC March 2023 Meeting Mar 16, 2023 06:00 PM Nov 15, 2023 07:41 AM Topics include: Housing and CMRC Updates
CMRC February 2023 Meeting (By Invitation) Feb 16, 2023 06:00 PM Nov 15, 2023 07:41 AM Updates from City, DMC and RPS; Collective Impact Projects: ComPASS, Rural Health, RCTC/Perkins; Olmsted County, Mayo, OMC: Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Dashboard
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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
2024 Rochester Area Volunteer Fair Apr 30, 2024 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM — 125 Live, 125 Elton Hills Dr VW, ROchester, MN 55901
Isaiah: How Parking Explains the World Apr 30, 2024 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM — Hyatt Regency, Minneapolis
Recap of the Rochester Disagreeing Better Workshop Apr 30, 2024 06:30 PM - 07:45 PM — Rochester Public Library
Tenth Annual Earthfest Export May 04, 2024 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM — Northrop Education Center, 201 8th St. NW
Southeast Minnesota Community Mental Health and Wellness Conference May 09, 2024 08:30 AM - 07:00 PM — International Event Center 7333 Airport View Dr SW Rochester, MN 55902
Women of Wellness (WOW) Conference 2024 May 09, 2024 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM — Rochester Art Center 30 Civic Center Drive Southeast #STE 120 Rochester, MN 55904
Family Resource Center May 13, 2024 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM — RCTC Heinz Center Commons
Lotus Health Foundation hosts 6th annual “Community of Wellness” event, Lifestyle Medicine, Path to Health & Happiness. May 16, 2024 - May 17, 2024 — Symposium: 125 Live; Gala. Rochester Golf Country Club
2024 Rochester Pridefest May 18, 2024 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM — Soldiers Memorial Field Park
MPR Connects Presents MPR News with Angela Davis Jun 06, 2024 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM — The Chateau Theatre
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City of Rochester, MN

DMC Updates April 29 Presentation to City Council Study Session 

Transit Village

Business Development

Historic District

Last Updated April 27, 2024



Rochester Vision 2050

The visioning effort calls for soliciting broad community input to help propose desired strategic initiatives based on desired outcomes through 2050.

Last Updated April 19, 2024



Rochester Public Library

The Rochester Public Library in Rochester, Minnesota, is seeking proposals from consultants and groups with experience working with libraries to engage in a robust, community co-design and collaborative process for a Facilities and Operations Master Plan.

Last Updated April 18, 2024



Developing and Executing on Cradle to Career Plan

Cradle 2 Career (C2C), Rochester Public Schools (RPS), and Arch to Philanthropy are launching a College Coordinator Pilot to provide College Based Organizations (CBOs) resources for College Readiness.

Last Updated April 02, 2024



Equity in the Built Environment (Bloomberg)

1. Part of Feb 26, 2024 City Council Study Session on DEI: Presentation Slides include actions and measures to City Council Study Session and Link to City Council video 

2. Career Opportunities for Women of Color

Last Updated April 01, 2024



Workforce Development Inc

Application Due April 5, 2024: Workforce Development, Inc. is seeking a friendly and professional Career Navigator to join our team.  

Last Updated March 27, 2024



Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation

Grant Opportunities: 

Due April 17, 2024 Community Asset Building and Health and Wellness Priorities Grants

Due March 5, 2024 Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation seeking applications for Early Literacy Grants

Last Updated March 26, 2024



City of Rochester: 2020 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan

City Council Approved Requests for City Council Approval of two DEI Contracts: 

Contract 1: 2024: Professional Development: Cultural Humility Series $41.3K; 

Contact 2 : Critical Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Audit ($30K); Cultural Humility Professional Development Series: Digging Deeper $13.5K ;  

Video clip of council discussions and voting and related info about GoodEnough.

Last Updated March 21, 2024



National Institutes of Health Common Fund

We invite community organizations and partners who expressed interest in the Community Partnerships to Advance Science for Society (ComPASS) initiative to participate at no cost in several opportunities hosted by CEACR.

Last Updated March 20, 2024



Update Intercultural Cities Initiative (ICI) Index

Comment at the 3/18/2024 City Council Meeting:

To act on September 21, 2020 council resolutions for the city staff to develop a Intercultural City action plan.  

Last Updated March 19, 2024



Planning To Succeed: Rochester 2040 Comprehensive Plan (P2S)

P2S Implementation Report

P2S Update Request for Proposal 

Last Updated March 18, 2024



Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)

Funding Opportunities: DEI for Small Employers, Targeted Populations Capacity Building

Employer subsidies: 1. The state of Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) program offers grants to help train or retrain your workforce.; .2. New Minnesota Fund Reimburses Employers for Costs of Reasonable Accommodations

Last Updated March 13, 2024



Rochester Area Nonprofit Consortium

 Rochester Nonprofit Consortium (The Consortium) is seeking proposals for event planning and implementation services. 

Last Updated March 12, 2024



University of Minnesota Rochester

DMCC Board November 17, 2023 Meeting UMR Update

Presentation Slides

Video Recording

Last Updated March 12, 2024



West Transit Village

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

2024-03-10 Added Video Clip Loop of Sep 2022 DMCC board meeting

Last Updated March 10, 2024



Maintain and Evolve the 2016 Rochester/Olmsted County Compass Points (Community Dashboard)

In the public comments portion of the May 25, 2023 DMCC Board meeting, Al Lun reminded DMCC Board the need to update the DMC Metrics Dashboard per Tax revenue metrics September 2019 memo

2024-03-10 added YouTube video clip 

Sep 20, 2019 Memo to DMCC Board  about DMC Dashboard to be updated twice a year

Tax revenue metrics

Last Updated March 10, 2024



Rochester-Area Economic Development Inc (RAEDI)

2023 Annual Report

 

 

Last Updated March 07, 2024



Housing Alliance Coalition

 

Feb 26 City Council Study Session Housing Portion: Economic Development Incentives for Housing

Video Clip

Presentation Slides

Last Updated March 07, 2024



City of Rochester, MN

DEI Presentation Topics: Language Access and Accessibility; Equity in the Built Environment; 2024 Initiatives

Economic Development Incentives for Housing

Mayor Updates: Black History Month, Luther College: Mutable City; International Relations Committee

Last Updated March 04, 2024



County of Olmsted, MN

Reorganization: Olmsted County announces changes to advisory boards for human services and human rights.

“This new model positions us to better learn from our residents and address community needs.”

Open Beam Comments : Accountability of actions and results

 

Last Updated March 04, 2024