Project Impact(s):
Business Process, Diversity and Inclusion, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Workforce Development
This project is in Plan Phase
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"The program, designed to provide education and business resources to minority business owners, will also educate resource partners of the barriers and opportunities these individuals encounter," according to the release.
The first phase of the program includes a survey of existing minority businesses, available on SMIF's website. This information will inform SMIF and its partners of the immediate and long-term needs of minority-owned businesses.
"We know our region is facing a labor shortage," said SMIF Vice President of Economic Development Pam Bishop. "A key factor in sustaining a strong economy in southern Minnesota is making sure all business owners are getting the necessary support to grow and to encourage aspiring entrepreneurs from diverse, underrepresented backgrounds. We are hopeful that the collaborative nature of The Prosperity Initiative can help us meet these needs."
Pinned Reports on: Prosperity Initiative
 (1) About the program and August 2022 recruting (2) 2018-07-011 Minority Business Conference hosted by SBDC, Diversity Council and Prosperity Initiative
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Reports on: Prosperity Initiative
(1) About the program and August 2022 recruting (2) 2018-07-011 Minority Business Conference hosted by SBDC, Diversity Council and Prosperity Initiative
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Other Community News and Reports having impacts on:
Business Process, Diversity and Inclusion, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Workforce Development
CMRC pausing public activities and investment potential white paper availability announcement.
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 Jun 2021 Co-design Report
2024-08-12 PB Reporting GRAUC leads project to build prototype sim center The Southeast Minnesota Community Healthcare Simulation Center is set to open in downtown
Rochester by mid-October
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Racism, Anti-Semitism and the Fight Against Hate
"Abolishing racism, hate crimes, and white supremacy isn’t a problem for one group to face alone; it’s a shared burden that requires a strong and unified response."
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August 2024 Report : Age-Friendly Olmsted County (AFOC) activities implementing the Age
Friendly Olmsted County 2022-2025 Action Plan since our annual report in February 2024.
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 The visioning effort calls for soliciting broad community input to help propose desired strategic initiatives based on desired outcomes through 2050.
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Newsletter Highlights:
Systems Change Designation; Data Updates; Network Updates; Contributors
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Home Ownership Creation Program - Prairie Ridge: "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, MN hereby approves the contribution of $4,000,000 to the Prairie Ridge development to support the creation of 201 for-sale homes via the Home Ownership Creation Program.
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The framework defines structural racism as the “totality of ways in which societies foster racial discrimination through mutually reinforcing systems of housing, education, employment, earnings, benefits, credit, media, health care and criminal justice.”
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2Q 2024: June 2024; May 2024 - Admin Message, TBE Report; April 2024 - Admin Message, TBE Report
1Q 2024: Feb 2024 - Admin Message, TBE Report; Jan 2024: Admin Message, TBE Report
Special callouts: Women in Construction; City of Rochester Equity in Development
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June 24, 2024 City Council Study Session: Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Audit per Goodenough
Departmental Audit reports of: Human Resources; Rochester Public Library; Parks & Rec
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Volunteer Recruitment Effectiveness: What can advertising teach us?
Volunteer Process Assessment
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SASSA to receive $1M from MN to train workers for high-demand employment.
The funding is awarded under the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Targeted Populations Workforce Competitive Grant Program.
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 The City of Rochester welcomes applications for the Community Building Fund. This fund is all about supporting projects, programs, and events in the city that actively promote equity and inclusion.
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