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Key DEI Events

 

This is a collection of what is deemed to be events having impacts on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.  

 

See the Diversity Beam for notable DEI projects. 

 

Start Date Title Description Tags
Jun 07, 2023 05:30 PM Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage: 2023 Legislative Session Debrief Join CMAH for an informational session reviewing the policy objectives and results of the 2023 legislative session. This event will review wins and losses of the African Heritage Community during the 2023 legislative session and allow community members to provide feedback on preliminary goals and foci for the 2024 legislative session. This is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded community members who are invested in political advocacy efforts on behalf of the African Heritage community. ('CMAH', 'Diversity', 'governance')
May 31, 2023 10:45 AM 2023 DMC Real Estate Summit Topics Include: Rochester Opportunities; Future of Mayo Clinic; DMC Updates; Pitch Opportunities ('DMC', 'Diversity', 'Housing', 'openbeam', 'key')
May 27, 2023 01:00 PM May RPL: Coming to the Table Circles | Previledge Join diversity and equity leaders from Olmsted County and the City of Rochester in a healing circle which offers a safe space to explore issues of cultural differences. ('Diversity',)
May 23, 2023 09:25 AM C2DREAM 2nd Annual Conference in Rochester, MN An event for C2DREAM faculty and staff, community members, researchers from around the state, and center-wide networks. More details to follow! ('Health', 'Diversity')
May 20, 2023 12:00 PM Rochester PRIDE ('Diversity',)
May 20, 2023 10:30 AM Mi Dinero Flow by The Intermix Project Financial Literacy Series facilitated by Jose Torres with Associated Bank: Budgeting, Credit Score, Retirement & Investment ('Diversity', 'Financial Stress')
May 19, 2023 10:00 PM May Bi-Monthly Community Co-Design Meeting (By Invitation) Welcome to our second Co-Design Meeting. In this meeting, we will 1) offer updates on trainings, including the recently concluded first cohort of co-design facilitators, 2) share up and coming co- design trainings and events, 3) hear from co-design facilitator graduates, and 4) review and discuss a recently completed co-design project. ('diversity', 'DMC', 'co-design', 'openbeam')
May 18, 2023 04:30 PM CMRC May 2023 Meeting Three Rivers Affordable Housing Projects; Intercultural Center overview; CMRC Projects (ComPASS, RCTC/Perkins, Future of CMRC); partners updates ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'welcoming', 'CMRC', 'openbeam', 'key', 'Diversity', 'cmrc')
May 10, 2023 10:00 AM May 10, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) Project sharing ('RAF', 'Housing', 'openbeam', 'key', 'housing')
May 09, 2023 10:00 AM RPS: May 9, 2023 Monthly District Family Engagement Meeting Success Sharing from Sites (10:00-10:10) Spotlight on Host Site: Gage Family Engagement (10:10-10:30) Topics inlcude: Mary Beth Magyar and SEMAC Grants; Amy Ward and the BRIDGE Collaborative; Title I LEA Districtwide Work; Survey, Announcements, and Closure for the School Year; Optional Tour of Gage with Julie McLaren ('rps', 'education', 'diversity', 'youth', 'openbeam', 'Education', 'cmrc')
May 06, 2023 01:00 PM 2023 Celebration Pow-wow: Honoring our Graduates Free and Open to the Public ('culture', 'Diversity')
May 06, 2023 01:00 PM Mayo Clinic: Cancer and Culture Conversations Featuring Medical Experts & Personal Stories in collaboration with Pamoja Women and 125 Live ('Culture', 'Diversity', 'Health')
May 04, 2023 07:00 PM Co-Design Facilitator Cohort Graduation Celebrating the graduation of 2023 cohorts ('diversity', 'DMC', 'co-design', 'openbeam')
May 03, 2023 08:00 AM Performance Excellent Network: Ascending Together PEN is excited to announce a powerful lineup of nearly 20 local, regional, and national speakers, each sharing insights, tools, and best practices to improve organizational and community outcomes! ('networking', 'Diversity')
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')
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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. 

Upcoming Events
DMC 2025 Real Estate Development and Investment Summit (4/16/25) Apr 16, 2025 09:30 AM - 03:00 PM — Mayo Civic Center
Mental Health 101 Free Workshop Apr 17, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM — Teams
2025 Community of Wellness: Symposium & Gala Apr 17, 2025 08:00 PM - 05:00 PM — Mayo Civic Center / Rochester, MN
C4G: Coffee with City Council President Randy Schubring (4/19/25) Apr 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Novios Café
Rochester Area Volunteer Fair Apr 21, 2025 09:30 AM - 01:30 PM — 125 Live
RCTC 2025 Administrative Professionals Conference Apr 23, 2025 08:00 AM - 03:30 PM — RCTC Heinz Center
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
Upcoming events…
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NAACP & AD MERG Homeownership & Wealth-Building

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2025 City of Rochester Infrastructure Construction Projects

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Last Updated April 02, 2025



Persons Experiencing Homelessness

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Record Mayo Clinic DMC investment seen as other private development drops

 

Annual Report to DEED Prep 

PB Reporting

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Last Updated March 28, 2025



RPS 2025 Strategic Planning Updaters

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DMC Updates 

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Last Updated March 26, 2025



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Minority Business Academy

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Olmsted County HRA Approval

Red Hawk Updates

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Last Updated March 14, 2025



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Last Updated March 14, 2025



311 Service

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