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Townhall on Race, Covid-19, Justice System &Health Jul 30, 2020 08:00 PM Sep 22, 2020 08:38 AM
Coast to Coast - Knight Foundation: Bridging the Digital Divide Jul 28, 2020 01:00 PM Jul 28, 2020 02:19 PM
August 2020 Destination Medical Center Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Aug 27, 2020 12:00 PM Jul 27, 2020 05:28 PM
American's Community for Health: Equitable Recovery Discussion Jul 23, 2020 11:00 AM Oct 14, 2020 09:42 AM
2020 ABWA Awards Banquet: Honoring Protege, Woman, & Business Jul 20, 2020 08:00 PM Jul 22, 2020 07:07 PM
Digital Equity: IT Infrastructure Planning Oct 22, 2020 06:00 PM Oct 22, 2020 12:16 PM
Digital Equity: IT Infrastructure Planning Oct 08, 2020 06:00 PM Oct 08, 2020 06:57 AM
Digital Equity: IT Infrastructure Planning Jul 30, 2020 06:00 PM Jul 27, 2020 04:17 PM
Collider: So you want to start a food business Apr 13, 2021 10:00 AM Mar 29, 2021 05:30 PM
Collider Inclusion Open Advisory Board Meeting (Dec 2020) Dec 01, 2020 02:30 PM Nov 14, 2022 10:33 AM Updates on Ecosystem Navigator launch, Keep it Local Grant.
Collider Inclusion Open Advisory Board Meeting (May 2021) May 25, 2021 02:00 PM Nov 14, 2022 04:31 PM Agenda: 1. Overall status update on program a. OKRs b. Key updates/outcomes (Referrals- SBDC (certification), pro bono legal services) 2. Upcoming Events (grant related) a. ROI of DEI, July 23rd b. Business Panel(s) 3. Upcoming events (non-grant related) a. Basics of Entrepreneurship b. Marketing 101 c. Kris event 4. Involvement with Mayors Institute on Job Creation and Economic Opportunity to Improve Health and Equity with National League of Cities 5. Sustainability of Program
Collider Cup & Expo 2025 Mar 25, 2025 07:30 PM Mar 23, 2025 10:46 AM The Collider Cup is a business pitch competition, celebrating the graduation of our latest Co-Starters at Collider cohort.
Collider SPARK Series: Natalie Nixon Aug 13, 2020 04:30 PM Aug 12, 2020 10:18 AM
Collider Inclusion Open Advisory Board Meeting Feb 22, 2021 01:30 PM Feb 21, 2021 11:00 AM
C2C & NPC: Evaluation Collective Effort Jul 23, 2020 11:30 AM Jul 23, 2020 07:12 AM
NPC: Planning Commitment to Act Jul 30, 2020 03:30 PM Jul 27, 2020 04:12 PM
July CMRC Steering Committee Meeting Jul 16, 2020 06:00 PM Oct 02, 2021 07:25 AM Topics Include: Community Needs; Rapid Transit; SharePoint
A Virtual Conversation with Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon Jul 10, 2020 10:30 AM Jul 09, 2020 10:37 AM Rochester Area Foundation's Role as a Community Convener
Olmsted County Public Health Online Meeting: New Mandate for Masking Jul 09, 2020 11:00 AM Jul 09, 2020 10:23 AM
COVID-19 Implications for the Life Science and MedTech Industry Jul 10, 2020 12:00 PM Jul 07, 2020 01:50 PM
Rochester CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE FORUMS: Ward 6 and Council President Canditates Jul 30, 2020 08:30 PM Jul 20, 2020 12:23 PM
Rochester CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE FORUMS: Ward 2 an Ward 4 Candidates Jul 29, 2020 08:30 PM Jul 20, 2020 12:22 PM
Digital Equity: Infrastructure Planning Jun 30, 2020 05:00 PM Jul 27, 2020 04:20 PM
Digital Equity: Infrastructure Planning Jul 16, 2020 05:00 PM Jul 27, 2020 04:19 PM
Basics of Entrepreneurship: From Idea to Customer Jul 07, 2020 07:00 PM Jul 27, 2020 04:25 PM
The George Floyd Mural Unveiling Fundraiser Jul 09, 2020 08:00 PM Jun 27, 2020 10:52 AM
Online 30 Hour Civil Mediation Training Jul 09, 2020 04:00 PM Jun 27, 2020 10:39 AM
Babershop Talk: The Repulican Answer for our Times Jul 25, 2020 11:00 AM Jul 22, 2020 09:24 PM
HACER: Creando Ando Jun 19, 2020 05:00 PM Jun 18, 2020 03:43 PM
Community Mobilization Resource Coalition (CMRC) Steering Committee Meeting Jun 18, 2020 06:00 PM Oct 02, 2021 07:57 AM Topics include: Why CMRC and projects (The village, Townhalls, 21st Century Space); Community needs; Future meetings and action items
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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
11th Annual EarthFest Expo May 03, 2025 09:30 AM - 02:30 PM — Saint Mary's University - Rochester Campus
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
2025 Juneteenth Breakfast Jubilee Jun 19, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM — Empire Event Center
Upcoming events…
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Build Wealth Housing Project Proposals

City Council Home Ownership Program - Westbury Recommendation Action

PB Reporting:  Rochester’s nearly $4.4M seeks to grow housing opportunities; A pair of housing developments is seeking to help first-generation homebuyers start building wealth, rather than continuing a cycle tied to paying monthly rent.

Last Updated April 11, 2025


RPS School Age Child Care Support

RPS School Board Meeting: School Age Child Care Apr 8 2025  School Board Presentation 

PB Reporting

Last Updated April 11, 2025


Vision 2050 Report and Next Steps

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Results Report with links to raw data and Copilot AI analyses

City Council Study Session

Last Updated April 08, 2025


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

(1) Third Phase Grant Ann; (2) Second Phase Grant; (3) DMC Announces First Recipients of Main Street Grant Funding 30 Businesses ($1.6M) ; (4) Launching of Main Street Grant 

Last Updated April 04, 2025


NAACP & AD MERG Homeownership & Wealth-Building

Rochester NAACP and AD MERG to Host Homeownership & Wealth-Building Workshop on April 12. This workshop aims to equip community members with the tools and knowledge needed to achieve homeownership and build generational wealth. The workshop will feature a panel discussion, wealth building strategies, educational resources, and Q & A session.

Last Updated April 03, 2025


2025 City of Rochester Infrastructure Construction Projects

April 2, 2025 – ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA – The City of Rochester has numerous construction projects planned for 2025. These projects have many benefits, including maintaining and replacing the City’s infrastructure and improving safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists.

Last Updated April 02, 2025


Persons Experiencing Homelessness

Rochester Police Department: Persons Experiencing Homelessness (PEH) Resource Impact Report

City and County Updates on Unsheltered Homelessness 

Last Updated April 02, 2025


Record Mayo Clinic DMC investment seen as other private development drops

 

Annual Report to DEED Prep 

PB Reporting

" Overall private investment related to the Destination Medical Center initiative bounced back in 2024, but non-Mayo Clinic development continued to decline in the DMC district for the sixth year."

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


Planning 2 Succeed: Rochester 2040 Comprehensive Plan Updates

City Council Study Session regarding strategic planning for the city

DMC Updates 

Last Updated March 27, 2025


SBDC Rochester, Spring 2025

SBDC Apr 2025 Business Workshops 

SBDC Day and workshop opportunities: "If you have an upcoming business event or celebration, please let us know! We would love to stop by for a RIBBON CUTIING for any of your business." milestones:

 

Last Updated March 26, 2025


Collider Mar 2025 News

Collider Cup

Collider Incubator

 

Last Updated March 23, 2025


Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Funding Opportunity

Strengthen collaborations to reduce and prevent substance use in communities. Drug-Free Communities Support Program: NEW (Year 1)

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).

Last Updated March 21, 2025


Olmsted County HRA Approval

Red Hawk Updates

Woodcrest: Olmsted County’s Housing and Redevelopment Authority board approved an up to $1.72 million loan to support the creation of eight new for-sale homes priced under $350,000 in southeast Rochester. 

Last Updated March 17, 2025


ISAIAH: Rochester Faith in MN Calendar and Strategic Missions

Mar 2025 News and Call for Actions

Feb 2025 News and Call for Actions

Jan 2025 Rochester Faith in MN Calendar and Strategic Missions

 

Last Updated March 14, 2025


Rotary Club Presidential Peace Conference

Update from a trip to Istanbul on behalf of Rotary Club as their annual Presidential Peace Conference in mid-Feb. Key topics included: 1) reducing polarization, 2) the role of technology and media in peacebuilding, and 3) the intersection of environmental issues with peace efforts that last.

 

Last Updated March 14, 2025


311 Service

March 11, 2025 – ROCHESTER, MINN. – The City of Rochester is excited to celebrate National 311 Day by highlighting its 311 service. Launched in October 2024, 311 is designed to make it easier for residents, businesses and visitors to connect with City services and access information.

Last Updated March 11, 2025


2025 Call for Proposals Proposal Deadline: March 18, 2025 (3 p.m. ET)

RWJF is launching the Local Data for Equitable Communities grant program that supports collecting, analyzing, and using data to catalyze action on timely issues within communities.

Last Updated March 09, 2025


Rochester International Relations Committee

1. 2025 Sister City Trips: Japan, Germany

2. Rochester Sister City Application (Roles and Responsibilities)

3. Sister Cities Relationship Logs

4. IRC Meeting Logs

Last Updated March 06, 2025