Sep 5, 2024
September 5, 2024
CMRC Admin Message
Dear CMRC Members and Guests,
Since Feb 2023 I have taken up to facilitate the formalization of Community Mobilization Resource Coalition. We have convened monthly information sharing meetings to educate the CMRC BIPOC constituents about important initiatives taking place in our community so that together we may build a community where opportunities and responsibilities are broadly shared. Since its inception, our network has advocated for and participated in DEI projects that impact economic development, housing, caring relationship, education, education and civic engagement.
Today, due to resource constraints we are putting a pause to convening CMRC monthly meetings per this CMRC announcement.
At the same time, recognizing there is benefit to continue to share community engagement opportunities, as webmaster of Community Beam and in my desire to co-create a connected community, I will continue to use the CMRC Google Groups to share community events and news deemed of value to the community. Feel free to unsubscribe to the group if you no longer find a need to remind on distribution.
In closing, I'd like to thank community leaders who have taken time to share and support the CMRC movement and look forward to future community engagements opportunities.
Regards,
Al Lun
Past Facilitator of CMRC, Founder of OpenBeam.net, Web Master of Community Beam
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Upcoming Events as of Sep 4, 2024
| Sep 08, 2024 10:00 AM | C2C: Unlock Your Future | Financial Aid Specialists will be available to help students complete the FAFSA |
| Sep 10, 2024 10:00 AM | RPS September 2024 Family Engagement Meeting: Ignite Student Learning 2024 Referendum | During our September meeting, RPS Superintendent, Dr. Kent Pekel, will lead an information session on the topic: "Ignite Student Learning 2024 Referendum. |
| Sep 11, 2024 10:00 AM | Sep, 2024 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance: | We have lots of interesting housing info for you at our next meeting! Overview of the Founders’ Pointe Project in Sheboygan, WI; Matt Durand will update us on the modular homes he is building in Claremont; Mark Engel will share an update on the many Olmsted County Housing Projects in the works |
| Sep 14, 2024 12:00 PM | Latino Fest 2024 | Dance Get ready to move and groove to the infectious beats of Latino music! The air will be filled with the rhythm of salsa, merengue, bachata, and more. Don't be shy to join in on the dance floor – our talented dancers will gladly teach you a step or two! Food Indulge in a culinary adventure like no other! Savor the delectable flavors of traditional Latino cuisine. From tantalizing gorditas to mouthwatering mangonadas, your taste buds are in for an absolute treat! Culture This event is not just about celebration; it's about unity and fostering a sense of community. Latino Fest brings together diverse cultures under one roof, promoting understanding, friendship, and harmony. The event will be held inside and outside tentative of the weather |
| Sep 16, 2024 06:00 PM | (Spanish) Finding your First Customers and sell without being salesy | Congratulations on your new endeavor! Now it’s time to sell! But most people do not like being “sold”… Now what? Learn where to find your first customers and how to sell without being pushy. |
| Sep 16, 2024 07:00 PM | State of Rochester Public Schools 2024 | In his first State of the School District Address, RPS Superintendent Kent Pekel will answer that question and provide an engaging overview of how Rochester Public Schools is working to meet those three essential psychological needs for more than 17,000 young people in our community. The event will also feature performances and observations from RPS students on the state of our schools, our school system, and our city. |
| Sep 19, 2024 04:00 PM | DMC Annual Meeting 2024 | Description This year the DMC annual meeting will highlight public space assets in our community, celebrate the several 2024 milestones, provide the opportunity to connect with members and organizations in the community and learn about what is on the horizon for the following year. The evening includes gathering outside with strategic activities coordinated by community partners and a program. We hope to see you there. 4:00-5:30pm Open House Highlighting Strategic Initiatives and Networking 5:30-6:00pm Program 6:30-7:00pm Networking and Light Bites |
| Sep 19, 2024 06:00 PM | Interfaith Convening September 19th, 2024 | |
| Sep 21, 2024 01:00 PM | (Spanish) Financial Literacy | Join SBA’s Minnesota District Office to discuss strategies for strong financial management. Learn how to utilize your financial statements to become better-positioned and understand the importance of financial literacy to the success of your business. Topics include: Bookkeeping, Financial Statements, Cash Flow, Business Financing, & Access to Capital. |
| Sep 23, 2024 04:30 PM | CMRC September 2024 Meeting Place Holder (Canceled) | Potential Topics: CMRC Updates; Age Friendly Olmsted County; Rochester Vision 2050; Co-design |
| Sep 25, 2024 07:00 PM | Screen Agers: Growing Up in the Digital Age | Join us on Monday September 25 7pm-8:30pm. RPS Middle Schools are collectively offering a three-part event series to support parents and caregivers to students ages 10 - 18. This series will navigate concerns about growing up in the digital age, uncovering skills for stress resilience, and addressing vaping, drugs, and alcohol. After each film screening a discussion will be hosted by one of our School-Based Mental Health Practitioners. |
| Sep 26, 2024 09:30 AM | Sep 26, 2024 DMC Board Meeting | |
| Sep 26, 2024 06:30 PM | In the City for Good Rochester City Council Candidates | Rochester City Council Candidates September 26, 2024 |
| Sep 28, 2024 01:00 PM | (Spanish) How to Start a Business from Scratch (Part 1) | Training Topics: Accounting/Budget, Business Plan, Business Start-up/Preplanning, Legal Issues, Managing a Business, Marketing/Sales, Tax Planning Description: How to Start a Business from Scratch - Part 1: In the first two classes, you will learn the fundamentals of starting a business from scratch, including conceptualizing viable business ideas and initial strategic planning. The focus will be on generating innovative ideas and evaluating their market potential using tools like the Business Model Canvas and SWOT analysis. |
| Sep 28, 2024 05:00 PM | C.E.R.T. 3rd Annual Gala | Please join us in celebrating dedicated Community members that have rendered outstanding services and support to our Community. |
| Oct 02, 2024 05:30 PM | Global Mayor's Challenge Update | Please join us for dinner and an update on the Global Mayor’s Challenge. The evening will have discussion, engagement, and feedback on where we are headed with the Equity in the Built Environment program. |
| Oct 05, 2024 01:00 PM | (Spanish) How to Start a Business from Scratch (Part 2) | Training Topics: Accounting/Budget, Business Financing, Business Plan, Business Start-up/Preplanning, Legal Issues, Managing a Business, Marketing/Sales, Tax Planning Description: How to Start a Business from Scratch - Part 2: In the final classes, you will dive into the practical implementation of your business idea, addressing key aspects such as legal and financial structure, initial marketing strategies, and preparing to launch your venture into the market. Additionally, you will learn to establish basic accounting systems and financial management to ensure operational soundness from the outset. |
| Oct 08, 2024 01:00 PM | October 2024 Community Co-design Leadership Training Session 1 (Option 1) | Some objectives of this training are: • Understand the community co-design process and purpose. • Know how to identify projects that are well suited for co-design as well as when to projects might be better suited for other methods. • Learn how to evaluate and ensure a co-design project is set up for success and is largely consistent in process and intention. • Build a shared language around co-design. • Identify projects and collaborations for co-design in the future. • Develop a relationship with a team that can offer on-going support and coaching to apply co-design. |
| Oct 09, 2024 09:00 AM | Cradle 2 Career Annual Education Summit | Learn, reflect, and connect with us at this free event as we come together to support children and youth from cradle to career. Power in Partnership: Our Collective Impact |
| Oct 18, 2024 04:00 PM | Asian Pacific Minnesotans Leadership Awards Dinner | We the People: 40 Years of empowering Asian Pacific Minnesotans |
| Oct 22, 2024 07:30 AM | RedwingIgnite: Innovation to Reality | |
| Oct 22, 2024 01:00 PM | October 2024 Community Co-design Leadership Training Session 2 (Option 1) | Some objectives of this training are: • Understand the community co-design process and purpose. • Know how to identify projects that are well suited for co-design as well as when to projects might be better suited for other methods. • Learn how to evaluate and ensure a co-design project is set up for success and is largely consistent in process and intention. • Build a shared language around co-design. • Identify projects and collaborations for co-design in the future. • Develop a relationship with a team that can offer on-going support and coaching to apply co-design. |
Latest Community News
August 30, 2024: Building Out Community Mobilization Resources Coalition
CMRC pausing public activities and investment potential white paper availability announcement.
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August 27, 2024: SE Minnesota Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Sept. 16th: Workshop: Finding your First Customers and sell without being salesy; Sept 21st: Workshop: Financial Literacy; Sept. 28th: Workshop: How to Start a Business from Scratch (Part 1); Oct. 5th: Workshop: How to Start a Business from Scratch (Part 2);
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August 16, 2024: Olmsted County HRA
PB reporting: A local program providing tax breaks to landlords in exchange for maintaining lower rents is being tweaked to encourage future development of affordable housing.
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August 12, 2024: Building out Community Healthcare Simulation Center 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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August 08, 2024: NAACP, Rochester Chapter
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 08, 2024: Transportation: ROCOG Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)
2024 - 2027 Transportation Plan 2023 - 2026 Transportation Plan: The Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments (ROCOG) has released a draft of the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), for a 30-day public comment period.
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August 07, 2024: Age-Friendly Olmsted County (AFOC) Plan
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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August 05, 2024: Targeted Business Enterprise Utilization
3Q2024: July 2024 Admin Message and Reports
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August 02, 2024: Rochester Vision 2050 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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July 27, 2024: Developing and Executing on Cradle to Career Plan
Newsletter Highlights: Systems Change Designation; Data Updates; Network Updates; Contributors |