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Culturally Responsive Business Startup Workshop Jan 07, 2023 12:00 PM Dec 18, 2022 01:30 PM Funding Your Business - Loans and Grants
Culturally Responsive Business Startup Workshop Feb 18, 2023 12:00 PM Jan 19, 2023 07:17 AM Money Issues - Payroll, Accounting, and Taxes
Culturally Responsive Business Startup Workshop Jan 21, 2023 12:00 PM Dec 18, 2022 01:33 PM Growing Your Business - Sales and Marketing
Global Market (Cooking Class, Small Business Training, Food & Deserts) Dec 03, 2022 07:00 PM Nov 30, 2022 09:51 AM Rochester's cultural communities hosting family friendly winter activities. Come to experience authentic flavors and vibrant traditions.
Global Market (Cooking Class, Small Business Training, Food & Deserts) Feb 18, 2023 07:00 PM Jan 19, 2023 07:21 AM Rochester's cultural communities hosting family friendly winter activities. Come to experience authentic flavors and vibrant traditions.
Global Market (Cooking Class, Small Business Training, Food & Deserts) Jan 07, 2023 07:00 PM Dec 18, 2022 01:27 PM Rochester's cultural communities hosting family friendly winter activities. Come to experience authentic flavors and vibrant traditions.
Global Market (Cooking Class, Small Business Training, Food & Deserts) Mar 04, 2023 07:00 PM Mar 04, 2023 09:40 AM Rochester's cultural communities hosting family friendly winter activities. Come to experience authentic flavors and vibrant traditions.
Global Market (Cooking Class, Small Business Training, Food & Deserts) Jan 21, 2023 07:00 PM Dec 18, 2022 01:38 PM Rochester's cultural communities hosting family friendly winter activities. Come to experience authentic flavors and vibrant traditions.
Winter Market Nov 05, 2022 07:00 PM Nov 04, 2022 05:06 PM
Veterans & Emergency Service Museum/Exhibits Apr 20, 2023 08:00 PM Apr 24, 2023 08:33 AM Open House & Ribbon-Cutting, Everyone is invited
Veteran Day Free Breakfast and Program Nov 11, 2023 11:30 AM Nov 06, 2023 10:58 AM Breakfast, courtesy of Powers Ventures, will be served from 8:30 to 10 a.m., followed by a program from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Speakers include State Senator Carla Nelson, Army veteran Chad Stowers as the emcee, and the talented singer Brad Boice. o Attend the 2023 Veterans Day Jamboree on November 10-11, 2023, at the Tradition Veterans Complex in Hastings Minnesota. There will be food trucks, a beer garden, bonfire, interactive games for kids, live music, a raffle, online auction, special appearances and much more. This will be a fantastic event for family and friends. It is outside, so please dress appropriately! 􀁸 Volunteer for veterans: Many organizations welcome volunteers such as veterans' hospitals, VA clinics, and
Gifts Delivery to Adopt a Family Dec 15, 2022 04:00 PM Nov 13, 2022 10:37 AM
United Way Webinar Get Connected Volunteer Portal Nov 18, 2024 02:00 PM Nov 14, 2024 09:30 AM Get Connected #volunteer portal, which features listings of a wide variety of local volunteering opportunities. We'll also share information about our Varsity Letter in #CommunityService program for high schoolers across Southeast Minnesota.
Sisters of Saint Francis: The Counterfeiting Epidemic Oct 22, 2024 08:00 PM Oct 22, 2024 09:23 AM Learn about the serious threat of receiving counterfeit products instead of the real thing. Counterfeiting is the largest criminal enterprise in the world, a primary means of funding terrorism and often involves organized crime.
Rochester Welcomes You! A Welcoming Week Festival Sep 17, 2022 02:00 PM Sep 11, 2022 01:39 PM
C.E.R.T. 3rd Annual Gala Sep 28, 2024 10:00 PM Aug 29, 2024 08:50 AM Please join us in celebrating dedicated Community members that have rendered outstanding services and support to our Community.
C.E.R.T. 1st Annual Awards Banquet Sep 16, 2022 09:00 PM Aug 30, 2022 09:02 AM
C.E.R.T. 2nd Annual Gala Sep 16, 2023 10:00 PM Aug 23, 2023 09:10 PM A Night of Soulful Jazz
DEED: Grants, Loans & Advice: State Supports for Startup Businesses & Entrepreneurs Sep 19, 2022 11:00 AM Aug 29, 2022 01:27 PM
The Neuroscience of Leadership: How Emotion and Stress Influence Leadership Decisions — Aug 18 PEN Webinar Aug 18, 2022 09:00 PM Aug 16, 2022 04:55 PM Traditional leadership development is focused on teaching leaders how to lead, but has few insights into Why People Follow.
MN American Indian Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament Jul 29, 2022 05:00 PM Jul 02, 2022 11:28 AM
PEN: Tools to Improve Leadership May 19, 2022 05:00 PM May 17, 2022 10:46 AM
June, 2022 Rochester Area Foundation DEI Practitioner Luncheon (By Invitation) Jun 10, 2022 01:00 PM Apr 30, 2023 01:59 PM What does a thriving DEI Practitioner Community Look Like?
Human Library for Mayo Department (Private Event) May 23, 2022 07:30 PM May 04, 2022 09:51 AM
Rochester Nonprofit Consortium Commitment to Racial Justice: Day of Learning May 05, 2022 12:00 PM May 03, 2022 07:53 AM
RPS: April 2022 Monthly District Family Engagement Meeting Apr 12, 2022 11:30 AM May 17, 2022 08:53 AM Learning at Home; April Events: School Board Academy; IMAA MNSure Info; Enrollment Kindergarten; Mental Health Supports;
DMC May 2022 Rochester Housing Summit May 12, 2022 12:00 PM Nov 14, 2023 10:16 AM Topics: Housing needs; Financial tools; Innovative housing models; housing developers relationships
CMRC April 22, 2024 Meeting Apr 22, 2024 06:00 PM Apr 25, 2024 08:32 AM Topics: City of Rochester DEI Action Plan Updates ; CMRC Collaboration Status
Main Street Grant Opportunity Apr 08, 2022 02:00 PM Mar 30, 2022 06:47 PM
API Day at the Capitol 2023 Apr 11, 2023 01:30 PM Apr 14, 2023 08:09 AM Moving Forward
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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
RAVA Holiday Happy Hour Dec 19, 2024 04:30 PM - 06:30 PM — Forager Brewery
Rochester City Council Swearing In Public Hearing Jan 06, 2025 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM — Olmsted County Government Center, 151 4th St SE, Rochester, MN 55904
RPS Jan 2025 Family Engagement Meeting: Opportunities for Students to Earn College Credit in High School Jan 14, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM — Virtual
The Sound of Gospel Music Feb 28, 2025 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
United Way of Olmsted County Centennial Gala Mar 15, 2025 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM — J. Powers at the Hilton in Downtown Rochester
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City Housing Support

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