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Oct 18, 2024 04:00 PM Asian Pacific Minnesotans Leadership Awards Dinner ('diversity', 'Asian') We the People: 40 Years of empowering Asian Pacific Minnesotans
Oct 17, 2024 12:00 PM Vision 2050 at Kiwanis Club of Rochester ('Kiwanis', 'vision', 'key') 20 minutes session with Kiwanis Day Makers: Introduction and Conversations to obtain inputs
Oct 15, 2024 09:00 AM Vision 2050 at Kiwanis Day Makers ('Kiwanis', 'openbeam', 'key') 20 minutes session with Kiwanis Day Makers: Introduction and Conversations to obtain inputs
Oct 14, 2024 12:00 PM Indigenous Peoples Day ('diversity',)
Oct 09, 2024 09:00 AM Cradle 2 Career Annual Education Summit (Live, reflect, connect) ('c2c', 'Education', 'openbeam', 'key') 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 09, 2024 12:00 PM Equity Alliance Equity Series Equity Eats: Reviving Roots, Restoring Ecosystem Economies Through Indigenous Foodways ('DMC', 'Diversity', 'latino', 'Entrepreneurship') In this episode we will delve into the transformative mission of the mnfoodrescue.org Equity Eats initiatives that are at the forefront of restoring and promoting regenerative food systems across Minnesota. We explore how the initiatives revive Indigenous foodways, grounded in food web design, while also honoring the rich Indigenous history in Minnesota and the First Nations' right to food sovereignty. By
Oct 09, 2024 10:00 AM October, 2024 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance: Real Estate Stats ('RAF', 'housing', 'openbeam', 'key') Quarterly Real Estate Updates; West 90 Partners; Upcoming Events/Announcements
Oct 08, 2024 01:00 PM October 2024 Community Co-design Leadership Training Session 1 (Option 1) ('co-design',) 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 08, 2024 10:00 AM RPS October 2024 Family Engagement Meeting: Literacy, the Read Act, and Family Engagement ('RPS', 'education', 'key') This session will focus on Literacy, the Read Act, and Family Engagement, featuring a presentation by Heather Klavetter, RPS Director of Academics for Elementary Education. We'll explore how these topics impact K-12 families and share updates on RPS Literacy Initiatives.
Oct 07, 2024 04:00 PM SBDC: Hispanic Heritage Month Community Celebration ('diversity', 'community engagement', 'Entrepreneurship') The celebration will consist of: The first networking event for Spanish speaking small business owners Resource tables/Spanish speaking representatives from organizations in town that provide resources for Spanish speaking small business owners An introduction to the organizations that made the event possible An introduction to the instructors and their affiliations (SBDC, ACHLA Alliance of Chicanos, Hispanics and Latin Americans) and the SBA) Certificates awarded to the small business owners who participated in our workshops
Oct 05, 2024 10:00 AM (Spanish) How to Start a Business from Scratch (Part 2) ('diversity', 'community engagement', 'Entrepreneurship') 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 04, 2024 05:30 PM 2024 IMAA Presents Pearl Gala ('diversity', 'imaa', 'community', 'immigrant', 'CMRC') Celebrate IMAA’s 40th anniversary and support our mission. Become a Partner in Empowering, Advancing & Redefining Lives by joining us at our annual fundraising event. Be a part of the inspiring journey, where together, we create a future of empowerment, beauty, and value for all.
Oct 04, 2024 07:00 PM ICAM: Garba & DANDIA Night ('Culture', 'Diversity', 'community') For the First Time in Rochester - ICAM presents Eight Person Music Band from Gujarat to get you dancing the night away at the Garba and Dandiya Dance Festival of India! Garba is a dance that honors, worships, and celebrates the feminine form of divinity.
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.
Sep 30, 2024 03:30 PM City Council Study Session ('key', 'governance', 'community', 'openbeam') Supporting Transformation
Sep 28, 2024 05:00 PM C.E.R.T. 3rd Annual Gala ('public safety', 'Diversity', 'cmrc', 'civic engagement') Please join us in celebrating dedicated Community members that have rendered outstanding services and support to our Community.
Sep 28, 2024 10:00 AM (Spanish) How to Start a Business from Scratch (Part 1) ('networking', 'diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') 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 27, 2024 08:30 AM 2024 EduTech Outlook ('higher ed', 'Education', 'openbeam', 'STEM') The greater Rochester area possesses a strong and engaged collection of higher education institutions. These organizations play an important role in training the future workforce and next generation of leaders. In addition, these educational institutions employ a significant number of people in the region. It is critical for the business community to maintain a close relationship with higher ed, and the EduTech Outlook is an event which provides this opportunity. From updates on projects and initiatives, to identifying emerging workforce trends, this annual event connects businesses and education leaders to discuss collaboration and engagement opportunities between the private and educational sectors.
Sep 26, 2024 06:30 PM In the City for Good Rochester City Council Candidates ('community',) Rochester City Council Candidates September 26, 2024
Sep 26, 2024 05:00 PM The Power of Your Story ('mental health', 'diversity', 'youth', 'openbeam', 'united way') A Mental Health Workshop for Youth
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October 2021 Activities

FORUM  WITH INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT DR. KENT PEKEL- October 21, 6:30 to 8:00:

In the City for Good will be presenting an online forum to give all in the community an opportuniy to hear from Rochester Public Schools Interim Superintendent Kent Pekel. Dr. Pekel will give an overview of his time so far in the district, along with more information on the strategic plan he will be proposing. Interested Rochester residents may submit questions ahead of time or during the meeting to be used in a Q&A time period after his primary presentation. The October 21 forum will be from 6:30 to 8.

 

Steering Committee- Tuesday, October 5, 4:00 p.m.

Topic: In the City for Good Steering Committee

Time: Oct 5, 2021 04:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

 Join Zoom Meeting

Contact InTheCityForGood@gmail.com for Zoom info. 

 

Housing Team- Monday, October 11 7:00 p.m.

Our next In the City for Good Housing Team meeting will be on October 11 at 7 pm. We will be discussing the proposed Unified Development Code with Ryan Yetzer, Interim Deputy Director, Community Development for the City of Rochester leading the discussion along with others in the Community Development area. We will especially focus on what some of the proposed changes could mean related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and the role of ADUs in addressing the concerns around the affordability of workforce and senior housing. This will be an online meeting, with the link to be sent out later this week.

 

Age-Friendly- Oct 12th and 26th 2:30 to 4:00

Meeting Information:

Age-Friendly Olmsted County Planning Group

Tues. Oct 12 and 26

2:30pm - 4pm

 

Contact DBeal@familyservicerochester.org for Zoom info

 

Social Services/Social Justice- Watch for info of upcoming November meeting

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