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Workforce Related Events

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 The following is a Sample of workforce development related events

 

 

Start Date Title Description Tags
Mar 06, 2024 11:30 AM March 6, 2024: RAEDI Annual Meeting 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. ('Entrepreneurship',)
Feb 16, 2024 10:00 AM AAPI Economic Development Summit, Part II 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. ('transportation', 'transit', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship')
Feb 15, 2024 04:00 PM DEED and Other Small Business Resources for a Free Small Business Event 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 ('education', 'community engagement', 'Entrepreneurship')
Feb 01, 2024 09:30 AM Feb 1, 2023 DMCC Board Meeting 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 ('EDA', 'key', 'Entrepreneurship')
Dec 01, 2023 03:00 PM Mayo Clinic Walleye Tank Life Science Pitch Competition 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 ('America City for Health', 'STEM', 'Entrepreneurship')
Nov 18, 2023 08:30 AM Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit - The 16th Annual National IES 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. ('Entrepreneurship',)
Nov 17, 2023 09:30 AM November 17, 2023 DMCC Board Meeting 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 ('EDA', 'key', 'Entrepreneurship')
Nov 16, 2023 06:00 PM SBDC: How Do I Start a Business - Session 6 How do I get started? ('cmrc', 'Entrepreneurship')
Nov 09, 2023 06:00 PM SBDC: How Do I Start a Business - Session 5 How will people know my business? ('cmrc', 'Entrepreneurship')
Nov 02, 2023 06:00 PM SBDC: How Do I Start a Business - Session 4 Managing your money ('cmrc', 'Entrepreneurship')
Oct 26, 2023 06:00 PM SBDC: How Do I Start a Business - Session 3 Finding money for you business ('cmrc', 'Entrepreneurship')
Oct 25, 2023 08:00 AM Next Level Conference: Inspiring Beginnings 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. 1 Learn from and be inspired by renowned individuals from business and beyond – a blend of content comprised of CEOs, entrepreneurs, innovators, thinkers, and celebrities. 2 The conference focuses on the issues most relevant to today’s businesspeople, stimulating new thinking and inspiring action. 3 It provides a unique exclusive networking environment to connect with business leaders. ('Education', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship')
Oct 12, 2023 06:00 PM SBDC: How Do I Start a Business - Session 2 What do I need to start a business? ('cmrc', 'Entrepreneurship')
Oct 05, 2023 06:00 PM SBDC: How Do I Start a Business - Session 1 Introduction to starting a business ('cmrc', 'Entrepreneurship')
Sep 28, 2023 05:30 PM SBDC: Setting & Adjusting Pricing Join us to learn about pricing strategies, including how to set initial prices and change them with the market! ('cmrc', 'Entrepreneurship')
Sep 28, 2023 09:30 AM September 28, 2023 DMCC Board Meeting Metrics, 2024 Work Plan and Budget, Business Development and Lead Generation, Communications Strategy, DEED Main Street, Discovery Square, District Energy, Downtown Riverfront, Equitable Economic Development, Heart of the City, Housing, Mobility, Rochester Downtown Task Force, Soldiers Field Memorial Park, West Transit Village ('EDA', 'key', 'Entrepreneurship')
Sep 21, 2023 04:00 PM 2023 Destination Medical Center’s Annual Meeting Destination Medical Center Economic Development Agency cordially invites you to our 2023 Annual Meeting on September 21, 2023. The meeting will be held near Soldiers Memorial Field in the grassy area east of Zumbro Lutheran Church from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Please register on the Eventbrite page. If you have any questions, please reach out to Anna Hicok at annahicok@dmceda.org. We hope to see you there! The Destination Medical Center team ('DMC', 'Entrepreneurship')
Aug 26, 2023 10:00 AM Pamoja Women Cultural Day Pamoja Women is celebrating African women in Rochester by hosting the first “Pamoja Women Cultural Day” on the 26th of August 2023. This is an opportunity for the Rochester community to explore the diverse and rich local African communities. ('Diversity', 'CMRC', 'Entrepreneurship')
Aug 25, 2023 06:40 PM The Health Bridge: US-China Health Industry Innovation Cooperation Conference ('STEM', 'Entrepreneurship')
Jul 28, 2023 10:30 AM Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate Cohort 3 Showcase A dynamic event featuring presentations by each of the 12 innovative health care AI startups that participated in Cohort 3 of the 20-week accelerator program. Every company will have 10 minutes to present their progress and outcomes from the program, providing a glimpse into the future of medicine. ('STEM', 'Entrepreneurship')
Jul 18, 2023 03:00 PM DBE Barriers Study Capacity-Builders Workshop Part 2 (By Invitation) 3:15 – 3:45 p.m. DBE Barriers Study Presentation – Lynn Pingol, MaKee Company 3:45 – 4 p.m. City/DMC 2023 DBE capacity-building strategies – Jorrie Johnson, City of Rochester and Destination Medical Center 4 – 5 p.m. DBE capacity-builders collaboration workshop – Lynn, MaKee Company ('Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship')
Jul 12, 2023 08:30 AM Collider: 5 Steps to Starting a Business in Minnesota Join us for a roundtable and coffee to discuss the requirements and steps to start a business in Minnesota. ('commerce', 'networking', 'community engagement', 'Entrepreneurship')
Jul 11, 2023 03:00 PM DBE Barriers Study Capacity-Builders Workshop Part 1 (By Invitation) I hope you will be able to join us tomorrow afternoon at Rochester Area Economic Development Center. We shortened the meeting to 1.5 hours. Here’s the revised agenda: 3-3:15 p.m. Welcome and Introductions 3:15 – 3:45 p.m. DBE Barriers Study Presentation – Lynn Pingol, MaKee Company 3:45 – 4 p.m. City/DMC 2023-2024 DBE capacity-building strategies – Jorrie Johnson, City of Rochester and Destination Medical Center 4 – 4:30 DBE Capacity-builders workshop – Lynn, MaKee Company ('Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship')
Jun 23, 2023 06:00 PM SBA Business Network Learn about SBA loans, grants and business certifications program ('networking', 'Entrepreneurship')
May 25, 2023 09:30 AM May 25, 2023 DMCC Board Meeting Topics include: A. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Utilization B. Downtown Riverfront C. Heart of the City D. Main Street Program E. McKnight Grants F. Mobility G. Private Development H. Equitable Economic Development I. BIPOC Home Ownership J. Soldiers Field Memorial Park ('EDA', 'Entrepreneurship')
May 17, 2023 08:30 AM Eggs and Issues: Workforce and the Talent Pipeline The latest installment of the Eggs and Issues series will focus on the talent pipeline and workforce. ('workforce',)
Apr 24, 2023 08:00 AM 2023 E1 Summit & Expo Gain tools, tactics and connections to help you take your startup to the next level from expert entrepreneurs and others from the ecosystem. ('Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship')
Apr 17, 2023 03:30 PM Rochester City Council Study Session: Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Barriers Study Consultant Group: MKC presenting to City Council on DBE study, To understand the current eco-system, challenges, and the barriers of key stakeholders, so that DMC and the City of Rochester can increase participation of Small, Minority/BIPOC, Women and Disadvantaged businesses in its projects. ('key', 'Entrepreneurship')
Apr 05, 2023 11:00 AM DEED: Cultivating a Supportive Workplace Culture for Youth We will hear directly from youth and representatives from schools, nonprofits, and businesses about meaningful practices and approaches to cultivating a supportive workplace culture for youth. ('youth', 'workforce')
Mar 23, 2023 09:30 AM March 23, 2023 DMCC Board Executive Committee Bryke Presentations; Video Recording; Takeaways ('EDA', 'Entrepreneurship')
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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. 

Community News

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March 12, 2024: University of Minnesota Rochester

DMCC Board November 17, 2023 Meeting UMR Update

Presentation Slides

Video Recording



March 10, 2024: West Transit Village

September DMCC Board Status: NTH to run a developer selection process with Mayo

2024-03-10 Added Video Clip Loop of Sep 2022 DMCC board meeting



March 10, 2024: Maintain and Evolve the 2016 Rochester/Olmsted County Compass Points (Community Dashboard)

In the public comments portion of the May 25, 2023 DMCC Board meeting, Al Lun reminded DMCC Board the need to update the DMC Metrics Dashboard per Tax revenue metrics September 2019 memo

2024-03-10 added YouTube video clip 

Sep 20, 2019 Memo to DMCC Board  about DMC Dashboard to be updated twice a year

Tax revenue metrics



March 09, 2024: Equity in the Built Environment (Bloomberg)

Part of Feb 26, 2024 City Council Study Session on DEI 

Presentation Slides include actions and measures to City Council Study Session

Link to City Council video 



March 07, 2024: Housing Alliance Coalition

 

Feb 26 City Council Study Session Housing Portion: Economic Development Incentives for Housing

Video Clip

Presentation Slides



March 04, 2024: City of Rochester, MN

DEI Presentation Topics: Language Access and Accessibility; Equity in the Built Environment; 2024 Initiatives

Economic Development Incentives for Housing

Mayor Updates: Black History Month, Luther College: Mutable City; International Relations Committee

 



March 04, 2024: County of Olmsted, MN

Reorganization: Olmsted County announces changes to advisory boards for human services and human rights.

“This new model positions us to better learn from our residents and address community needs.”

Open Beam Comments : Accountability of actions and results

 



March 01, 2024: Targeted Business Enterprise Utilization

1Q 2024:

Feb 2024 - Admin Message, TBE Report

Jan 2024: Admin Message, TBE Report

Special callouts 



March 01, 2024: Rochester Public Schools Strategic Plan

RPS:

Best Practices in Recruitment and Project Management Appointments

John Marshall Black Student Union:

African and African American students are sometimes viewed by their white peers as a monolithic group with identical life experiences.



February 26, 2024: ARCH to Philanthropy

Feb 23 2024 CMRC Conversation with Arch Opportunity on Post Secondary Education for BIPOC youth:

Funding and Collaboration opportunities



February 24, 2024: 2024 The Year of Respect

Promotion Post Bulletin Wraps 

Actionable Steps

Quotes from BIPOC voices

 



February 21, 2024: Mayo Clinic Bold Forward Unbound

Bold Forward Announcements

Video Mayo CEO

Mayo News June 2023

Related News: Community Reactions ; City of Rochester Support of Bold (2/1/2024)



February 19, 2024: Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation

Due March 5, 2024 Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation seeking applications for Early Literacy Grants



February 12, 2024: Destination Medical Center (DMC)

Feb 1, 2024 DMCC Board Meeting

Private investment metrics



February 07, 2024: BioRochester and MedHub 3.0

DMCC Board Updates:

1. Feb 2024 DMCC Board Meeting: Video Clip of Discussion at Feb 1 2024 DMCC Board - DMC part of MedTech 3.0; Memo to DMCC

2. Nov. 2023 Video Clip of Discussion at DMCC Board Meeting about MN MedTech 3.0 Description and Webinar

References: US DEA Tech Hub Awardees 



February 06, 2024: Luther College

Luther College Rochester Immersion internship placements and coursework information:

2023, 2022, 2021 programming information 



February 03, 2024: Jeremiah Program

2024 Fundraising : Chocolate for a Cause! Get your chocolate bar for a chance to win one of five golden tickets! Order yours today Scan the QR Code or click here: LINK

2018 Information presented to December 18, 2018 HRA.



January 30, 2024: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)

1. The state of Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) program offers grants to help train or retrain your workforce. We've helped train thousands of workers in the state.

2/ New Minnesota Fund Reimburses Employers for Costs of Reasonable Accommodations