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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
Women of Wellness (WOW) Conference 2024 May 09, 2024 03:30 PM Apr 17, 2024 09:59 AM Forge meaningful connections with like-minded individuals, as you share in the collective journey towards greater well-being and fulfillment
(Spanish) Finding your First Customers and sell without being salesy Sep 16, 2024 08:00 PM Aug 29, 2024 09:48 AM 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.
April 2018 Community Health Forum Apr 10, 2018 12:00 PM Mar 13, 2018 11:33 AM The summit’s focus will be on health equity, the half-day will include: a data walk, keynote speaker and a facilitated discussion on local concepts, attributes and opportunities regarding health equity.
Free Dermatology Clinic By ZVMS Apr 27, 2024 04:00 PM Apr 26, 2024 08:30 AM Funded by United Way of Olmsted County, Services include: Skin & Spot Checks, Foot Care, Acne, Skin infections & rashes
DMC: How Parking Explains the World Apr 30, 2024 07:00 PM Nov 07, 2024 11:45 AM Author Henry Grabar ignited a national discussion with his book Paved Paradise, a discussion that recently had him cited by the White House.
Community Comprehensive Plan Study Session and Optional Action Planning Mar 11, 2018 07:30 PM Mar 22, 2018 07:19 PM City Council will discuss the Revised Comprehensive Plan at the Committee of the Whole at 3:30pm Mon 3/19/2018, and will hold a public hearing and first round vote at the regular session in April.
Community of Wellness 2018 by Lotus Foundation & Rochester Clinic Mar 16, 2018 09:00 PM Mar 04, 2018 10:26 PM
Commitment to Racial Justice Day of Learning: Olmsted County’s Race and Racism as a Public Health Issue Report Dec 01, 2022 10:30 AM Nov 17, 2022 10:22 AM Recently, the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners accepted the final recommendations from a joint study on race and racism as a public health issue led by two of its advisory groups. Work will begin this fall to review the recommendations and develop an implementation plan.
Nonprofit Consortium: Quarterly Commitment to Racial Justice Feb 14, 2023 01:30 PM Feb 13, 2023 05:22 PM 1st Micro Grant Presentation-Boys and Girls Club; 2nd Micro Grant Presentation-LifeGate Services; BLM Presentation
DMC Sustainability Series Apr 19, 2023 01:00 PM Apr 14, 2023 03:45 PM The DMC Sustainability Series is a monthly seminar sponsored by Destination Medical Center and the City of Rochester. The purpose is to introduce sustainability concepts and best practices for everyone to consider. The series is held virtually on the third Wednesday of every month at noon.
DMC: Sustainability Series: Sketchbox – Simplified and Free Energy Modeling Tool Nov 16, 2022 01:00 PM Nov 13, 2022 12:08 PM Join us for an interactive presentation by Slipstream, a mission-driven nonprofit organization, that recently launched a free version of its simplified energy modeling tool—Sketchbox.
Housing Update to Kiwanis Rochester by Steve Borchardt Mar 08, 2018 01:00 PM Mar 13, 2018 08:11 AM
6th Stree Bridge and Riverfront Improvements Project Open House Mar 26, 2024 06:30 PM Mar 11, 2024 11:54 AM Project Manager Ian Cochran shares, “The City of Rochester is excited to kick off this next public engagement phase that builds upon previous community conversations about connecting the neighborhoods on either side of the Zumbro River with a bridge at 6th Street S. The community-informed design will be about more than just the bridge; the project will benefit the community in various ways including improved connections to the riverfront and a safer 6th Street for all users.”
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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
Leave No One Behind Apr 27, 2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM — Christ United Methodist Church
Re-launch Coming to the Table Apr 28, 2025 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM — Rochester Public Library
Understanding Link BRT Public Information Sessions Apr 29, 2025 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM — Virtual
11th Annual EarthFest Expo May 03, 2025 09:30 AM - 02:30 PM — Saint Mary's University - Rochester Campus
ICAM - Happy Ugadi May 03, 2025 04:30 PM - 06:30 PM — Kellog Middle School
Southeast Minnesota Community Mental Health and Wellness Conference May 05, 2025 08:30 AM - 02:30 PM — International Event Center 7333 Airport View Dr SW Rochester, MN 55902
507 Experience Day May 07, 2025 08:00 AM - 07:00 PM — Anywhere in the 507 (Phone) Area Code
Rochester Pride 2025 May 17, 2025 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM — Soldiers Memorial Field Park
Coming to the Table 2025 National Gathering Jun 12, 2025 - Jun 15, 2025 — Radisson Hotel St. Paul Downtown 161 St. Anthony Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55103
2025 Juneteenth Breakfast Jubilee Jun 19, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM — Empire Event Center
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