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State Capital Minnesota Songkran Thai New Year 2022 May 29, 2022 06:00 PM May 31, 2022 10:44 AM
CNG Monthly Steering Committee Meeting Dec 14, 2016 10:30 AM Nov 30, 2016 09:47 AM
NAWIC Annual Scholarship Golf Outing Aug 12, 2022 05:00 PM Jul 02, 2022 11:41 AM
CNG September Meeting Sep 22, 2016 09:00 AM Jun 30, 2022 09:28 AM
Rochester Transit Virtual Open Bouse May 05, 2022 01:00 PM Jun 24, 2022 05:40 PM
Women's Roundtable Jul 15, 2022 09:00 AM Jun 29, 2022 07:21 AM Featured Speaker: Heather Nessler, New Executive Director, SPARK, The Children's Museum in Rochester Heat
September, 2015 CNG reconvening original CNG group on Compass Dashboard Sep 23, 2015 10:30 AM Jul 10, 2024 09:30 AM On behalf of your steering committee and as an original member of the Community Networking Group, you are invited to attend a meeting on September 23 at 9:00 am. Craig Helmstetter, Ph.D. who is with Wilder Research and is leading the MN Compass project will join us at the United Way of Olmsted County for the meeting.
CNG Meeting: Role of the Community Networking Group in advocacy re transit planning going forward Nov 19, 2015 09:00 AM Jul 10, 2024 09:32 AM Transit Services: Follow-up Discussion Update and Reflections from October Conversation: Overview of themes Agency Survey results City Transit Planner’s Observations
Screen Agers: Growing Up in the Digital Age Sep 25, 2023 08:30 PM Sep 06, 2024 10:15 AM Join us on Monday September 25 7pm-8:30pm. RPS Middle Schools are collectively offering a three-part event series to support parents and caregivers to students ages 10 - 18. This series will navigate concerns about growing up in the digital age, uncovering skills for stress resilience, and addressing vaping, drugs, and alcohol. After each film screening a discussion will be hosted by one of our School-Based Mental Health Practitioners.
Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit - The 16th Annual National IES Nov 18, 2023 05:30 PM Nov 15, 2023 10:07 AM 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.
Skills for Disagreeing Better Convened by Braver Angels, MPR and UMR Apr 24, 2024 07:30 PM Jun 07, 2024 10:52 AM • More understanding of the values and concerns of people who differ from you politically • Better skills for listening in a way so that the other person feels heard • Better skills for sharing viewpoints in a way the other person might hear -- even if they disagree
Dec 19, 2024: The Year of Respect--Mission:Valuing Others Strategy Meeting Dec 19, 2023 05:00 PM Mar 14, 2024 09:49 AM Get acquainted: A wide spectrum of leadership are involved We will introduce the tool "Your Story-My Story" to meet people and observe a fun resource benefiting all. Summarize the introductory meetings
Dec 12, 2024: The Year of Respect--Mission:Valuing Others! Dec 12, 2023 05:00 PM Mar 14, 2024 09:49 AM You and many other community leaders are invited to join in this effort to begin to bring about positive change in 2024. We need your influence during the next 12 months to transform a negative environment into a community which is Full of Respect, and Who Value Others!
Feb 23, 2024: The Year of Respect Feb 2024 Feb 23, 2024 08:30 PM Mar 14, 2024 09:49 AM This is a magnificent mission worthy of every effort we can individually and collectively give. 2024 The Year of RESPECT is a community-wide initiative that strives to reshape our attitudes and actions toward each other. Join us in this HEAD and HEART experience, as we take actionable steps to build a kinder community that is a light and example for the world. Let’s do this Together!
Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans: 2024 Holiday Get-Together Feb 02, 2024 05:00 PM Feb 28, 2024 06:59 PM You are invited to join the for a holiday get-together! Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans
2024: The Year of Respect--Mission: Kick-Off Jan 19, 2024 06:30 PM Jan 28, 2024 07:59 AM We have two REMARKABLE guests plus a GREAT evening planned that will both bless and INSPIRE YOU. George Thompson back in the day was not allowed to attend High School with white students. Today George is one of Rochester's most respected citizens. To know George is to love the man...He is an INSPIRATION. Israel Rocha has an equally inspiring story. Within the past two years Israel went from a life long drug addict who was homeless to DRY, marrying his girl friend, uniting their family and 7 year old son PLUS gaining sobriety. His presence exudes valuing people of all kinds. The Rocha's now have an apartment and bless others. Other guests will lift your spirit as we talk about what will happen this year in 2024 Year of RESPECT.
SE MN Together Housing Bus Tour Sep 28, 2022 05:00 PM Aug 29, 2022 06:32 PM Join us as we visit the communities of Pine Island, Northfield, and Kasson from the comfort of a coach bus!
June 23 2016 CNG Meeting: Community Workforce Challenges and Resources Jun 23, 2016 09:00 AM Jul 10, 2024 09:34 AM Panel Presenations First, we will explore and discuss local resources available to help employers recruit and retain employees, with an emphasis on non-profit employers. For this portion of the meeting we will be joined by a panel. Panelists include: Mark Shultz – SE MN Regional Market Analyst, DEED Julie Brock- Workforce Development & Education Director, Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce Bruce Thompson- Placement Specialist, Workforce Development, Inc. Julie Nigon - Manager of the Rochester Adult and Family Literacy Program, Hawthorne Education Center
NAACP Not In Our Town Apr 20, 2024 01:00 PM Jun 10, 2024 10:29 AM We, the Rochester Branch of the NAACP, stand united in condemning the recent hateful incident involving the use of a racial slur against black and brown people in the immediate vicinity of Rochester Century High School. This reprehensible act not only undermines the values of our community but also sends a disturbing message to our youth who should feel safe and respected.
Rochester Housing Alliance Mar 12, 2025 Mar 12, 2025 11:30 PM Mar 13, 2025 09:40 AM The focus of the meeting will be on housing accessibility also an update regarding the Coalition's 2024 investments and progress to goals.
Rochester Housing Alliance Feb 12, 2025 Feb 12, 2025 11:30 PM Feb 14, 2025 11:29 AM HEAR & HOMES Programs - Dave Reichart & April Sutor; Onward Civic Center Drive Presentation by Chris Osmundson; Olmsted County Building; HUD 515 Properties Data
Rochester Housing Alliance January 8, 2025 Jan 08, 2025 11:30 PM Jan 11, 2025 09:59 AM Topics: Presentation & Discussion: Eyota Building; Presentation & Discussion: 2024 Real Estate Stats Review; Presentation & Discussion: Economic and Housing Conditions Report
Rochester Housing Alliance June 2022 Meeting Jun 15, 2022 11:30 PM Nov 14, 2023 10:06 AM Topics: Legal assistance (Eviction); MN Community Action Partnership; Housing summit summary;
Capacity Builders Listening Session (By Invitation) Feb 08, 2023 04:30 PM Jan 23, 2023 01:15 PM The City of Rochester and Destination Medical Center want to increase project participation of Small, Minority, Women and Disadvantaged businesses on our projects.
CMRC May 2024 Meeting May 30, 2024 06:00 PM May 31, 2024 09:55 AM Confirmed Topics CMRC Updates, PossAbilities DEI Outreach; C2C free FAFSA CBO support, United Way DEI Panel Convening; Potential Topic: Olmsted County Mobilizing Olmsted Voices for Equity (M.O.V.E.)
CMRC September 2024 Meeting Place Holder (Canceled) Sep 23, 2024 06:00 PM Sep 03, 2024 01:15 PM Potential Topics: CMRC Updates; Age Friendly Olmsted County; Rochester Vision 2050; Co-design
C2C FASA Unlock your Future Aug 02, 2024 03:00 PM Jul 31, 2024 08:45 AM Free Financial Aid support to complete FAFSA & MN Dream Act Application
CMRC June 2024 Meeting Jun 24, 2024 06:00 PM Aug 03, 2024 08:16 AM CMRC Updates, ISAIAH; Three Rivers Community Actions on Housing; Mobilizing Olmsted County Voices for Equity; Vision 2050
1Q 2024 March Meeting Mar 14, 2024 09:00 AM Jun 03, 2024 11:10 AM CredibleMind Platform Overview and Discussion; LGBTQIA+ Co-design Access to Care Work
Ready to Lead 2019 Session 1 Sep 18, 2019 07:30 PM Sep 14, 2019 02:42 PM
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Leave No One Behind Apr 27, 2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM — Christ United Methodist Church
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Last Updated April 11, 2025



RPS School Age Child Care Support

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Vision 2050 Report and Next Steps

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Administration of Rochester's 3.12M award from Minnesota Main Street Economic Revitalization Program

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Last Updated April 04, 2025



NAACP & AD MERG Homeownership & Wealth-Building

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2025 City of Rochester Infrastructure Construction Projects

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Persons Experiencing Homelessness

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Last Updated April 02, 2025



Record Mayo Clinic DMC investment seen as other private development drops

 

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Last Updated March 28, 2025



RPS 2025 Strategic Planning Updaters

2025 Strategic Planning Updaters

"Rochester Public Schools kicks off rebranding effort to gain an edge in a ‘competitive environment”

Last Updated March 27, 2025



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Last Updated March 26, 2025



Collider Mar 2025 News

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Last Updated March 23, 2025



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Last Updated March 21, 2025



Minority Business Academy

The MBA is an 8-week business and professional development program designed to equip minority entrepreneurs/individuals with the skills, resources, and connections they need to grow and succeed (offering business and professional development education).

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Last Updated March 17, 2025



ISAIAH: Rochester Faith in MN Calendar and Strategic Missions

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Last Updated March 14, 2025



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Last Updated March 14, 2025



311 Service

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Last Updated March 11, 2025



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Last Updated March 09, 2025



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