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Community Engagement: Year of Respect

 

The following are Upcoming and Past Beam-Aware Civic Engagement Events

 

 

 

 


 

Title Start Date Description Tags
DMC 2024 Real Estate Developer and Investment Summit Apr 24, 2024 09:30 AM Welcome to the 2024 Real Estate Developer and Investment Summit presented by Destination Medical Center and ULI Minnesota! Join us on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Mayo Civic Center for an exciting day of networking and learning about the scale and scope of opportunities in Rochester, MN. At this event, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with real estate developers and investment professionals from around the region. Whether you’re an experienced investor or just starting out, this summit is designed to provide valuable insights and opportunities specific to the Rochester, MN market. ('housing', 'community engagement')
April 19, 2024 The Power of Encouragement Apr 19, 2024 05:30 PM Local Administrator of the Year, Encouragement Rock Star ('Civic Equity', 'community engagement')
Stories Embracing Inclusion with Compassion Apr 11, 2024 06:30 PM Meeting Hunger with Compassion ('community engagement',)
Mar 15, 2024 Respect & Calm: Reduce the Rancor Mar 15, 2024 05:30 PM Guest: Bill Doherty, National Co-Founder of Braver Angels bdoherty@umn.edu; Additional Guest: Dr. Steve Lansing Co-Founder: Veterans Empowered “The significance of valuing others” “Amazingly simple steps of action” ('Civic Equity', 'community engagement')
Autism Community Awareness & Outreach Mar 07, 2024 06:00 PM ('community health', 'community engagement')
United Way of Olmsted County: Community Involvement Session Mar 07, 2024 02:00 PM Join other BIPOC individuals to learn about ways to get involved in our community! ('Diversity', 'compassion', 'key', 'civic engagement', 'CMRC', 'united way')
Explore Rochester and Give Back: Support Black-owned businesses Feb 24, 2024 12:00 PM As Black History Month 2024 draws to a close, the Rochester Branch of the NAACP proudly announces the culmination event, the 2nd Annual Black Excellence Expo. Organized in collaboration with partners such as the Minority Business Network, Black Entrepreneurship Team, Destination Medical Center, and the City of Rochester, the Expo promises to be a celebration of achievement, creativity and entrepreneurship. ('community engagement', 'compassion', 'community health', 'Health/Wellness', 'Civic Equity')
Feb 23, 2024: The Year of Respect Feb 2024 Feb 23, 2024 07:15 PM 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! ('networking', 'key', 'civic engagement')
Compassionate Rochester: Serving Youth with Compassion Feb 15, 2024 07:30 PM Compassionate Rochester MN strives “to grow a culture of compassion as a binding force in our community.” ('community engagement',)
RAVA Feb 15, 2024 Meeting Feb 15, 2024 04:00 PM Join us! This is an informal opportunity to network with other professionals working in the field of volunteerism. Happy Hour specials are available for individual purchase. ('community engagement',)
DEED and Other Small Business Resources for a Free Small Business Event Feb 15, 2024 04:00 PM 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')
Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans: 2024 Holiday Get-Together Feb 02, 2024 01:00 PM You are invited to join the for a holiday get-together! Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans ('networking', 'civic engagement')
Successful Aging and Our Brain: What We Never Learned in School! (Via Zoom) Feb 01, 2024 06:30 PM Learn 3 insider tips on managing the aging process by being adaptable, understanding the concept of “brain health” and the crucial importance of community and connectedness to modify the aging transition. ('community engagement',)
Ready to Lead 2024 Winter Cohort Jan 31, 2024 04:30 PM Ready to Lead brings together a small group of people to teach the basics of how to participate in and lead meetings, what to expect and how to contribute in a meaningful way, and the roles and responsibilities of board/committee volunteers. You’ll graduate feeling confident with your new skills; have a community mentor, and an expanded network of friends. ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'leadership', 'YMCA', 'networking', 'community engagement', 'Civic Equity')
Rochester Public Library Foundation 2024 Fundraiser Jan 27, 2024 04:30 PM Chef, Seth Essar - Learn How to Make Pasta From Scratch Demonstration Award Winning Author, Teresa Waldof - Speaking about her book & her Amazing Chemist, Grandfather KIMT 3 Meteorologist, Sean Macaday - Sharing his passion for Books, Nature, and Conservation Plus you'll have an opportunity to bid on a pasta making/wine dinner experience with Chef Seth! ('community engagement',)
Ukrainian Fundraiser Breakfast Jan 27, 2024 08:00 AM Supported by Rochester Kiwanis Clubs and VFW Post 1215 ('civic engagement',)
Project Community Connect - 2024 Jan 26, 2024 10:00 AM Free Services Include: Lunch, Haircuts, Medical Services, Legal Services etc. ('networking', 'community engagement')
Courageous Change Collective Jan 24, 2024 08:00 AM A three day deep dive workshop for folks working to build equitable systems! Join us for an experiential learning opportunity exploring three new tools & frameworks developed by the Community Engagement for Equitable Systems collaborative: ('sustainability', 'civic engagement')
2024: The Year of Respect--Mission: Kick-Off Jan 19, 2024 05:30 PM 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. ('networking', 'key', 'civic engagement')
Dec 19, 2024: The Year of Respect--Mission:Valuing Others Strategy Meeting Dec 19, 2023 03:30 PM 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 ('networking', 'openbeam', 'civic engagement')
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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