Project Impact(s):
CMRC, Diversity and Inclusion, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, OpenBeam, Workforce Development
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Collaborators Lead Organization:
City of Rochester, MN
Contact:
Jorrie Johnson
; Email:
jjohnson@Rochestermn.gov
; Phone:
TBD
Known/Likely Collaborators:
Center for Business & Workforce Education (BWE)
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City of Rochester, MN
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Community Mobilization Resource Coalition (CMRC)
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DMC EDA
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Rochester-area Chamber of Commerce
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Workforce Development Inc
Potential Collaborators:
Alliance of Chicanos, Hispanics and Latin American--Rochester
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Center for Business & Workforce Education (BWE)
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Collider Foundation
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Council For US-China Medical Technology Exchanges
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Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage (CMAH)
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Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans (CAPM)
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Emerging Workforce Coalition
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Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
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Global Home Health Care
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IMAA
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Latino Economic Development Center
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Performance Excellence Network (PEN Team)
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Rochester-area Chamber of Commerce
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SE Minnesota Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
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The Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs
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Workforce Development Inc
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;
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;
Supplier Diversity Initiative
;
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Impacts Major Impact:
Workforce Development
PlanScape Impacts : Level 1:
CMRC, Diversity and Inclusion, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, OpenBeam, Workforce Development
Level 2:
African American, Asian American and Pacific Islander, Latino, LGBT, Women, Veteran, Workforce Development
DMC Impacts:
Community Health Impacts:
Social Determinants
Type of Project
Planning
Action Items
1. Build capacity of Target Businesses located in Southeastern Minnesota
2. Evaluate the City of Rochester DMC Construction Workforce Participation
3. Promote trade careers to under-employed, women, minorities and youth
4. Learn best practices for recruiting and training workforce
Plan Details
Letter to DMC Board
Targeted Group Data
Pinned Reports on: Targeted Business Enterprise Utilization
 (1) DBE Study Session to City Council April 17, 2023 , (2) Memo to DMCC Board;
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Workforce Development Related Event(s) => LINK
Reports on: Targeted Business Enterprise Utilization
 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.
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2Q 2024: June 2024; May 2024 - Admin Message, TBE Report; April 2024 - Admin Message, TBE Report
1Q 2024: Feb 2024 - Admin Message, TBE Report; Jan 2024: Admin Message, TBE Report
Special callouts: Women in Construction; City of Rochester Equity in Development
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2023 4Q: November; October
2023 3Q Reports: September; August, July reports
2023 2Q: June 2023 Report (featuring Nashauna Johnson-Lenoir Success); April 2023 Communications; Equity in Built Environment Career: Mentors and Guest Speakers Wanted.
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(1) DBE Study Session to City Council April 17, 2023 , (2) Memo to DMCC Board;
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 March, February and January communications and reports.
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4Q22: December messages and reports; November messages and reports; October messages and reports; 3Q2022: August, July messages and reports; 2Q2022: June, May, April message and report; 1Q 2022 (1) TB report and message (2) An apprenticeship readiness program is now recruiting women, people of color and veterans for careers in the construction industry. (3) Bloomberg news
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 Key info includes: 4Q 2021 News; 3Q 2021 News, 2021 Global Mayors Challenge, DMC Discovery Walk Pre-bid
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Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council is expanding Building Strong Communities to Southeast Minnesota.
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 2021-05-28 News: Msg from JJ,; May 2021 TB Report; ACG pledge ,
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 Set up connections with Diversity Council's Community Mobilization Resources and allies .
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Other Community News and Reports having impacts on:
CMRC, Diversity and Inclusion, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, OpenBeam, Workforce Development
 Saint Paul, MN – Minnesota is one of seven states selected to join The Next Phase of Dual Enrollment Policy Cohort, a new initiative from the College in High School Alliance (CHSA) that seeks to advance dual enrollment policies across the nation. The cohort also includes New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington.
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 Journie Juneteenth Recognition: 2025 Mr. & Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Recognition Application and Sponsorship Opportunities
The Juneteenth Experience Event at Mayo Civic
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 City Council Study Session:
Video Recording Link
Presentation
Collaboration Commitment
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 Press Release
Results Report
City Council Study Session
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 DMCC Feb 2025 Meeting Accountability and Metrics engagement:
Presentation, Memo and Video Recording
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 Feb 2025 DMC Board Meeting Report: Community Co-design, Equity Alliance Topics, Community Connection & Capacity Building, Pitch Event, Targeted Business Metrics, Affordable Housing
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 Feb 2025 DMC Board Meeting Key Topics:
Annual Report; Metrics and Accountability; 2nd Street SW Public Realm Enhancement; Public/Private Collaboration to advance City for Health brand; Video Recording
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 Authorizing finalization of negotiations with Seneca Foods Corporation to purchase the approximately 160 acres of property in the amount of $5,000,000 for the Rochester Sports and Recreation Complex, to be finalized by survey of the property.
PB Reporting
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ISIAH: Ask Rochester City Council to Ensure Equitable Benefit of the Regional Sports Complex: "We believe it’s important that this complex offer equitable community benefit to residents and particular families who lack accessible recreation spaces and affordable, structured programs for their children."
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 A Collaborative Community Effort Led by: Olmsted County Public Health Services, Olmsted Medical Center, and Mayo Clinic
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.
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(1) 2025 Blank History Month Press Release (2) 2024 Black History Month Press Release
(3) 2023 Black History Month Press Release (4) 2022 Black History Month Press Release;
(5) 2021 Black History Month Press Release
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 1. 2025 Sister City Trips: Japan, Germany
2. Rochester Sister City Application (Roles and Responsibilities)
3. Meeting Info: Dec 2024 Meeting Minutes; Dec 2025 Mtg Agenda
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 W.K. Kellogg Foundation Publication: Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Guidebook: "Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) is a proven method for activating our collective dreams for our children. It enables communities to look at the root cause of the issues children and families face, namely racism; to begin healing from trauma and the embedded belief system that upholds racism; and to envision and build a more equitable future."
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 One Olmsted – Olmsted County’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiative – is about envisioning and developing a workplace and community where everyone is treated equitably. Olmsted County staff continue to make progress toward this vision and some highlights of their work in 2024 are noted below.
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 Collection of Information regarding legal services for those who live or work in Southern Minnesota.
Helpful resources Links
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