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All 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
Sep 14, 2020 02:30 PM City Council Study Session On ICI and 2021 Budget Briefing from ICI experts to city council ('culture', 'ici', 'diversity')
Sep 14, 2020 09:00 AM Intercultural Cities Key Stakeholder Engagement We welcome our team of subject matter experts from around the globe who will dig into Rochester's Index Report, field questions on process and planning for implementation, and connect with you, our key stakeholders. ('ici', 'Diversity Council')
Sep 14, 2020 01:00 AM Olmsted County and the City of Rochester celebrate Welcoming Week ('diversity',)
Sep 12, 2020 01:00 AM 2020 SE MN Together: Welcome Week September 12 - 20 ('regional growth', 'diversity')
Sep 10, 2020 05:30 PM IMAA Presents: "The Pearl gala Virtual Fundraiser" ('imaa', 'diversity', 'immigrant')
Aug 13, 2020 03:00 PM Collider SPARK Series: Natalie Nixon ('commerce', 'diversity', 'workforce', 'Entrepreneurship', 'openbeam', 'collider')
Jul 30, 2020 06:00 PM Townhall on Race, Covid-19, Justice System &Health ('Health', 'Diversity', 'Diversity Council')
Jul 30, 2020 04:00 PM Digital Equity: IT Infrastructure Planning ('Education', 'Diversity', 'IT', 'npc')
Jul 30, 2020 02:00 PM NPC: Planning Commitment to Act ('Diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'npc', 'cmrc')
Jul 25, 2020 10:00 AM Babershop Talk: The Repulican Answer for our Times ('Diversity', 'civic engagement')
Jul 23, 2020 10:00 AM C2C & NPC: Evaluation Collective Effort ('Diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'npc', 'cmrc')
Jul 20, 2020 06:00 PM 2020 ABWA Awards Banquet: Honoring Protege, Woman, & Business ('diversity',)
Jul 16, 2020 04:30 PM July CMRC Steering Committee Meeting Topics Include: Community Needs; Rapid Transit; SharePoint ('transportation', 'diversity council', 'transit', 'Civic Equity', 'diversity', 'cmrc')
Jul 16, 2020 04:00 PM Digital Equity: Infrastructure Planning ('Diversity', 'IT', 'npc', 'openbeam')
Jul 15, 2020 01:30 PM SE Minnesota Together: Welcoming and Inclusion Conversation ('Diversity', 'workforce')
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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
Southeast Minnesota Community Mental Health and Wellness Conference May 05, 2025 08:30 AM - 02:30 PM — International Event Center 7333 Airport View Dr SW Rochester, MN 55902
507 Experience Day May 07, 2025 08:00 AM - 07:00 PM — Anywhere in the 507 (Phone) Area Code
Toward Equity in Public Spending: Intro to Participatory Budgeting May 14, 2025 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM — Virtual
Islam: Myths and Realities May 14, 2025 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM — Assisi Heights and via Zoom
Rochester Pride 2025 May 17, 2025 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM — Soldiers Memorial Field Park
Marking 10 Years of the DMC Initiative May 22, 2025 11:45 AM - 01:30 PM — Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area, 3rd Floor Ballroom
Cambodian Annual Picnic May 24, 2025 12:00 PM - 09:00 PM — Foster Arend
Coming to the Table 2025 National Gathering Jun 12, 2025 - Jun 15, 2025 — Radisson Hotel St. Paul Downtown 161 St. Anthony Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55103
Rochester NAACP 2025 Juneteenth Community Celebration Jun 14, 2025 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM — MLK Park
2025 Juneteenth Breakfast Jubilee Jun 19, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM — Empire Event Center
Upcoming events…
Community News

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NAACP, Rochester Chapter

Rochester NAACP Statement on Racist Hate Incident Targeting Black Child in Public Park

Last Updated May 03, 2025


Community Health Improvement Plan Update

Press Release: Residents invited to share input on Olmsted County’s health needs 

 

Last Updated May 01, 2025


Audio Visual Technology Upgrade for Government Center

Mar 18, 2025 City Council Meeting Proceedings

PB Reporting Apr 21, 2025

 

Last Updated April 25, 2025


Early Childhood Resource Hub Launch

Apr 2025 Updates

The Early Childhood Resource Hub, a collaboration between C2C and IMAA, aims to connect Olmsted County families with young children to various resources and services.

 

Last Updated April 25, 2025


City of Rochester 2026-2027 Budget Planning

Apr 28, 2025 City Council Study Session Materials

Press Release: The City of Rochester is beginning its 2026-2027 budget process and invites residents to learn more about the factors shaping the City’s financial outlook.

Last Updated April 24, 2025


CAAL Ignite Grant

2025-04-23: Grant Application Status

The Coalition of Asian American Leaders (CAAL) is thrilled to announce the launch of CAAL Ignite, a new grant program offering $10,000–$15,000 to individuals, nonprofits, and small businesses in Minnesota’s Asian American community.

Last Updated April 23, 2025


Rochester Mayor Communications

 Apr 2025 Mayor's YouTube Rochester Voices Channel  

Mar 2025: City of Rochester Mayor Kim Norton to attend the National League of Cities (NLC) 2025 Congressional City Conference in Washington, D.C. from March 8-12, 2025.

City of Rochester Mayor Kim Norton to attend the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) 93rd Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C.

Last Updated April 21, 2025


Olmsted County M.O.V.E. News

Mobilizing Olmsted Voices for Equity (M.O.V.E.) team attending IAP2 Midwest Spring Conference

"Building relationships of trust with community members"

Last Updated April 21, 2025


Lotus Health Foundation Wellness Symposium

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2025 Conference Materials

2020 Lifestyle Medicine Symposium (March 19-20)

Last Updated April 18, 2025


American Lung Association Contract Opportunity

Community Organizing Consultant Compensation Contract for Services: Up to $4,000 per month (12-18 months)

Last Updated April 17, 2025


City Council Study Session: PS2 Comprehensive Plan - Five-Year Update

Apr 14, 2025 City Council Study Session: PS2 Comprehensive Plan - Five-Year Update

Last Updated April 17, 2025


Rochester Public Library - Master Plan Study

Rochester City Council Study Session 4/1/42025

Post Bulletin Reporting

Last Updated April 16, 2025


Build Wealth Housing Project Proposals

City Council Home Ownership Program - Westbury Recommendation Action

PB Reporting:  Rochester’s nearly $4.4M seeks to grow housing opportunities; A pair of housing developments is seeking to help first-generation homebuyers start building wealth, rather than continuing a cycle tied to paying monthly rent.

Last Updated April 11, 2025


RPS School Age Child Care Support

RPS School Board Meeting: School Age Child Care Apr 8 2025  School Board Presentation 

PB Reporting

Last Updated April 11, 2025


Vision 2050 Report and Next Steps

Press Release

Results Report with links to raw data and Copilot AI analyses

City Council Study Session

Last Updated April 08, 2025


Administration of Rochester's 3.12M award from Minnesota Main Street Economic Revitalization Program

(1) Third Phase Grant Ann; (2) Second Phase Grant; (3) DMC Announces First Recipients of Main Street Grant Funding 30 Businesses ($1.6M) ; (4) Launching of Main Street Grant 

Last Updated April 04, 2025


2025 City of Rochester Infrastructure Construction Projects

April 2, 2025 – ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA – The City of Rochester has numerous construction projects planned for 2025. These projects have many benefits, including maintaining and replacing the City’s infrastructure and improving safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists.

Last Updated April 02, 2025


Persons Experiencing Homelessness

Rochester Police Department: Persons Experiencing Homelessness (PEH) Resource Impact Report

City and County Updates on Unsheltered Homelessness 

Last Updated April 02, 2025


Record Mayo Clinic DMC investment seen as other private development drops

 

Annual Report to DEED Prep 

PB Reporting

" Overall private investment related to the Destination Medical Center initiative bounced back in 2024, but non-Mayo Clinic development continued to decline in the DMC district for the sixth year."

Last Updated March 28, 2025


RPS 2025 Strategic Planning Updaters

2025 Strategic Planning Updaters

"Rochester Public Schools kicks off rebranding effort to gain an edge in a ‘competitive environment”

Last Updated March 27, 2025