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Feb 01, 2025 01:00 PM
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Certification Workshops
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Destination Medical Center, City of Rochester, Equity in the Built Environment
Program, and the State of MN 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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('city', 'DMC', 'workforce', 'Entrepreneurship')
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Nov 13, 2024 12:00 PM
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Equity Alliance Equity Series Equity Eats: Power of Community Benefits Agreement
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In this episode, we look at best practices to both understand the power of community
benefits agreements and how to begin strong campaigns to secure community
benefits agreements if the policy is fitting to the needs of the community.
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('DMC', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship', 'key', 'latino')
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Oct 30, 2024 05:30 PM
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Financial Liberation Workshop
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Financial Literacy, Credit Counseling, Leadership, Coaching, Personal Finance
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('NAACP', 'education', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship')
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Oct 09, 2024 12:00 PM
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Equity Alliance Equity Series Equity Eats: Reviving Roots, Restoring Ecosystem Economies Through Indigenous Foodways
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In this episode we will delve into the transformative mission of the mnfoodrescue.org
Equity Eats initiatives that are at the forefront of restoring and promoting regenerative
food systems across Minnesota. We explore how the initiatives revive Indigenous
foodways, grounded in food web design, while also honoring the rich Indigenous
history in Minnesota and the First Nations' right to food sovereignty. By
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('DMC', 'Diversity', 'latino', 'Entrepreneurship')
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Oct 07, 2024 04:00 PM
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SBDC: Hispanic Heritage Month Community Celebration
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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
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('diversity', 'community engagement', 'Entrepreneurship')
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Oct 05, 2024 10:00 AM
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(Spanish) How to Start a Business from Scratch (Part 2)
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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.
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('diversity', 'community engagement', 'Entrepreneurship')
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Sep 28, 2024 10:00 AM
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(Spanish) How to Start a Business from Scratch (Part 1)
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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.
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('networking', 'diversity', 'Entrepreneurship')
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Sep 21, 2024 10:00 AM
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(Spanish) Financial Literacy
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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.
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('diversity', 'Entrepreneurship')
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Sep 18, 2024 12:00 PM
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Latino Economic Development Center: Creating Generational Wealth One Entrepreneur at a Time
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.At the Latino Economic Development
Center, we understand the obstacles that our Latino communities face, and we help
aspiring business owners to overcome those barriers to achieve their dreams - and
create generational wealth while doing it.
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('DMC', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship', 'key', 'latino')
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Sep 18, 2024 11:30 AM
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SOUTHERN MINNESOTA NON-TRADITIONAL FINANCING AND TA WORKSHOP
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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.
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('Entrepreneurship',)
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Sep 16, 2024 06:00 PM
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(Spanish) Finding your First Customers and sell without being salesy
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Congratulations on your new endeavor! Now it’s time to sell! But most people do not like being “sold”… Now what? Learn where to find your first customers and how to sell without being pushy.
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('diversity', 'Entrepreneurship')
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Jul 10, 2024 11:30 AM
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Lunch & Learn: Financial Literacy for Business Owners!
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Upgrade your financial skills - for your business and personal life - at Red Wing Ignite's upcoming (and free!) Lunch & Learn program on Wednesday, July 10th.
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('commerce', 'community engagement', 'workforce', 'community')
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Jun 13, 2024 08:00 AM
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2024 Next Level Conference: TOGETHER, FASTER AND STRONGER
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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.
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('Education', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship')
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May 23, 2024 12:00 PM
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2024 DMC Collaborative Session
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Joint gathering of the DMCC board, DMCC EDA board, Rochester City Council & Mayor, and Olmsted County board, along with their respective staff. Goals for the meeting: Allow organizations to share ideas: Learning each group’s priorities,
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('EDA', 'key', 'Entrepreneurship')
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May 23, 2024 09:30 AM
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May 23, 2024 DMCC Board Meeting
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Destination Medical Center status include: metrics, DMC agency reporting, projects updates
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('EDA', 'key', 'Entrepreneurship')
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Apr 04, 2024 06:00 PM
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2025 Minnesota Joint Disparity Study Public Forum 2
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('diversity', 'Entrepreneurship')
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Apr 02, 2024 12:30 PM
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2025 Minnesota Joint Disparity Public Forum 1
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('Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship')
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Mar 06, 2024 11:30 AM
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March 6, 2024: RAEDI Annual Meeting
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Join the RAEDI as we celebrate and thank our investors and board members and highlight our 2023 accomplishments at our annual meeting and luncheon on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., at the Rochester International Event Center.
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('Entrepreneurship',)
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Feb 16, 2024 10:00 AM
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AAPI Economic Development Summit, Part II
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Join us for our 2nd Blue LineExtension Summit. We will explore and discuss the
opportunities for business and cultural developments along the Blue Line, in order
to meet the needs of our growing communities.
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('transportation', 'transit', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship')
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Feb 15, 2024 04:00 PM
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DEED and Other Small Business Resources for a Free Small Business Event
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In Celebration of Black History Month.
Building your Business from the Ground Up
Thursday, February 15, 2024
4 – 7 pm - Exhibitor open house featuring lenders, business
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('education', 'community engagement', 'Entrepreneurship')
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Feb 01, 2024 09:30 AM
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Feb 1, 2024 DMCC Board Meeting
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Five year DMC Plan Heads Up, Shared Lab Spaces, Riverfront Small Area Plan 2.0, UMR developing human potential for healthcare industry, Bioech Hub, West Transit
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('EDA', 'key', 'Entrepreneurship')
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Dec 01, 2023 03:00 PM
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Mayo Clinic Walleye Tank Life Science Pitch Competition
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Join us December 1st from 3:00pm - 5:00pm in Rochester, MN to celebrate life science innovators and entrepreneurs!
Click here to register to attend Walleye Tank, Ice Fishing Edition 2023
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('America City for Health', 'STEM', 'Entrepreneurship')
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Nov 18, 2023 08:30 AM
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Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit - The 16th Annual National IES
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The Summit helps drive success
for immigrant-owned businesses.
Join our educational workshops
to make connections and learn
ways to accelerate your business.
Minorities and those new to
business are encouraged to attend.
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('Entrepreneurship',)
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Nov 17, 2023 09:30 AM
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November 17, 2023 DMCC Board Meeting
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Five year DMC Plan Heads Up, Shared Lab Spaces, Riverfront Small Area Plan 2.0, UMR developing human potential for healthcare industry, Bioech Hub, West Transit
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('EDA', 'key', 'Entrepreneurship')
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Nov 16, 2023 06:00 PM
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SBDC: How Do I Start a Business - Session 6
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How do I get started?
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('cmrc', 'Entrepreneurship')
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Nov 09, 2023 06:00 PM
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SBDC: How Do I Start a Business - Session 5
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How will people know my business?
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('cmrc', 'Entrepreneurship')
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Nov 02, 2023 06:00 PM
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SBDC: How Do I Start a Business - Session 4
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Managing your money
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('cmrc', 'Entrepreneurship')
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Oct 26, 2023 06:00 PM
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SBDC: How Do I Start a Business - Session 3
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Finding money for you business
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('cmrc', 'Entrepreneurship')
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Oct 25, 2023 08:00 AM
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Next Level Conference: Inspiring Beginnings
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Organized in Rochester, Minnesota, each year in cities across the United States, Small Business Forum will host a two-day event that brings together hundreds of restless minds united by their passion for business.
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Learn from and be inspired by renowned individuals from business and beyond – a blend of content comprised of CEOs, entrepreneurs, innovators, thinkers, and celebrities.
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The conference focuses on the issues most relevant to today’s businesspeople, stimulating new thinking and inspiring action.
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It provides a unique exclusive networking environment to connect with business leaders.
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('Education', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship')
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Oct 12, 2023 06:00 PM
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SBDC: How Do I Start a Business - Session 2
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What do I need to start a business?
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('cmrc', 'Entrepreneurship')
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