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Business Practices – a key lever to drive equity in the workplace and community Nov 22, 2023 01:00 PM Apr 21, 2024 12:12 PM Garfield Bowen Vice President of Social & Environmental Justice, 3M
Data-informed tools to drive racial equity and inclusion within organizations Oct 25, 2023 01:00 PM Apr 21, 2024 12:14 PM Data-informed tools to drive racial equity and inclusion within organizations: the Racial Equity Dividends Indices
Enhancing equitable housing opportunities through community initiatives and collaboration Sep 27, 2023 01:00 PM Apr 21, 2024 12:17 PM Across the United States, there is a growing emphasis on using community collaboration and partnerships to produce more housing, ensure affordability, and create more opportunities for homeownership to build community wealth. Minnesota has one of the largest racial homeownership gaps in the country.
August 2023 DMC: Let’s Spill the T.E.A. Aug 23, 2023 01:00 PM Nov 14, 2023 08:03 AM How Transformative Equity Analysis can unveil critical insights and elevate organizational efficacy.
DMC: July 2023 Equity Series Community Wealth Building Jul 26, 2023 01:00 PM Nov 14, 2023 08:04 AM Community Wealth Building (CWB) is an exciting new model and practice of economic development that is fast growing within the United States as well as many places across the world. CWB focuses on rewiring wealth and investment flows to build an economy that is inclusive, resilient, and equitable by design.
Advancing Equity in the Built Environment Jan 10, 2024 01:00 PM Apr 21, 2024 12:10 PM 1. An overview of the City of Rochester’s and Destination Medical Center's adopted targeted business and workforce participation goals for 2024; 2. Equity in the Built Environment Program
DISCOVER THE FUN OF MINNESOTA SUMMERS WITH FAMILIES ABROAD Aug 10, 2023 06:00 PM Jun 23, 2023 09:48 AM A series of FREE multi-cultural opportunities for families to experience many of the summer activities Minnesotans love! Each day will focus on different activities that Minnesotans love to participate in all summer long. From building campfires to fishing, from S'Mores to corn on the cob, attendees will get a sampling of our Minnesotan culture.
DISCOVER THE FUN OF MINNESOTA SUMMERS WITH FAMILIES ABROAD Jul 20, 2023 06:00 PM Jun 23, 2023 09:46 AM A series of FREE multi-cultural opportunities for families to experience many of the summer activities Minnesotans love! Each day will focus on different activities that Minnesotans love to participate in all summer long. From building campfires to fishing, from S'Mores to corn on the cob, attendees will get a sampling of our Minnesotan culture.
DISCOVER THE FUN OF MINNESOTA SUMMERS WITH FAMILIES ABROAD Jun 29, 2023 06:00 PM Jun 23, 2023 09:44 AM A series of FREE multi-cultural opportunities for families to experience many of the summer activities Minnesotans love! Each day will focus on different activities that Minnesotans love to participate in all summer long. From building campfires to fishing, from S'Mores to corn on the cob, attendees will get a sampling of our Minnesotan culture.
Jeremiah Program Rochester: 2023 Charity Golf Outing, Warriors Fore Women Jul 24, 2023 05:00 PM Jun 16, 2023 01:26 PM Get a team together and join us on July 24th. Men and women golfers welcome!
The Village Farmers’ Market at the History Center Jun 27, 2023 08:00 PM Jun 16, 2023 12:23 PM Excited for an opportunity to show and sell your work? We have 10 table spaces under the giant picnic shelter at The Village Farmers’ Market at the History Center open June 20th and 27th!
The Village Farmers’ Market at the History Center Jun 20, 2023 07:00 PM Jun 16, 2023 12:19 PM Excited for an opportunity to show and sell your work? We have 10 table spaces under the giant picnic shelter at The Village Farmers’ Market at the History Center open June 20th and 27th!
Farm Fest 2023 Jun 17, 2023 08:00 PM Jun 16, 2023 12:13 PM Join us on the lawn for an afternoon immersion into Rochester's multi-cultural collaboration of artists, cooks, musicians, and more
ICAM: Utsav 2023 (Festival of Colors) Jul 29, 2023 08:30 PM Jun 23, 2023 09:52 AM 5K Run/Walk; DJ Music/Dance, Food Mela, Color Splash
India Day Aug 19, 2023 08:00 PM Aug 07, 2023 10:58 AM Cultural Association of the Bengalis in Rochester, MN presents India Day.
UMR: Juneteenth – It’s Not Just a Party! Jun 13, 2023 04:00 PM Jun 11, 2023 11:32 AM Attend UMR’s Diversity and Inclusion Office’s next Diversity Dialogue event, Juneteenth – It’s Not Just a Party! on Tuesday, June 13 at University Square from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Room 397.
DBE Barriers Study Capacity-Builders Workshop Part 2 (By Invitation) Jul 18, 2023 05:00 PM Jul 20, 2023 10:22 AM 3:15 – 3:45 p.m. DBE Barriers Study Presentation – Lynn Pingol, MaKee Company 3:45 – 4 p.m. City/DMC 2023 DBE capacity-building strategies – Jorrie Johnson, City of Rochester and Destination Medical Center 4 – 5 p.m. DBE capacity-builders collaboration workshop – Lynn, MaKee Company
DBE Barriers Study Capacity-Builders Workshop Part 1 (By Invitation) Jul 11, 2023 04:30 PM Jul 11, 2023 02:12 PM I hope you will be able to join us tomorrow afternoon at Rochester Area Economic Development Center. We shortened the meeting to 1.5 hours. Here’s the revised agenda: 3-3:15 p.m. Welcome and Introductions 3:15 – 3:45 p.m. DBE Barriers Study Presentation – Lynn Pingol, MaKee Company 3:45 – 4 p.m. City/DMC 2023-2024 DBE capacity-building strategies – Jorrie Johnson, City of Rochester and Destination Medical Center 4 – 4:30 DBE Capacity-builders workshop – Lynn, MaKee Company
SBA Business Network Jun 23, 2023 08:00 PM Jun 21, 2023 05:34 PM Learn about SBA loans, grants and business certifications program
United Way: A Celebration of Leaders and Culture Jun 15, 2023 06:00 PM Jun 08, 2023 01:52 PM United Way of Olmsted County works to create a community where all people can thrive, regardless of race or place. Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of the leaders in the Culturally Powered Communities transformational capacity building program.
A Raisin in the Sun Jun 25, 2023 04:40 PM Jun 22, 2023 07:21 AM This is a historic event in that it is the first all-BIPOC theatre production in the history of the city. The iconic play written by Lorraine Hansberry in 1959 follows the Younger family living in the southside of Chicago.
Rochester Repertory Theatre: A Raisin in The Sun Jun 10, 2023 07:00 PM Jun 07, 2023 05:16 PM This is a historic event in that it is the first all-BIPOC theatre production in the history of the city. The iconic play written by Lorraine Hansberry in 1959 follows the Younger family living in the southside of Chicago.
A Raisin in the Sun Jun 17, 2023 07:00 PM Jun 07, 2023 09:23 PM This is a historic event in that it is the first all-BIPOC theatre production in the history of the city. The iconic play written by Lorraine Hansberry in 1959 follows the Younger family living in the southside of Chicago.
Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage: 2023 Legislative Session Debrief Jun 07, 2023 07:00 PM Jun 06, 2023 08:01 PM 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.
Let's Walk Minnesota Jun 10, 2023 11:00 AM Jun 05, 2023 04:57 PM Join the Walk: Exercise is Medicine
RAF: Coffee & Conversation featuring Cradle to Career, Rochester Nonprofit Consortium, Housing Coalition Jun 07, 2023 10:00 AM Jun 05, 2023 10:38 AM We have invited representatives to join us to have an engaging discussion focused on collaboration. Collective impact is achieved by convening a diverse community group of stakeholders who are united in a common goal. Learn about local initiatives that utilize a collaborative model.
Kumbayah, The Juneteenth Story Jun 22, 2023 09:00 PM Jun 21, 2023 07:40 PM In collaboration with MN Humanities Center, and on behalf of Mayo Clinic Rochester African Descendants MERG, Dolores Jean Lavins Center for Humanities in Medicine, Office for Education Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity, we invite you to this special performance.
MPR Connects Presents Appetites in Greater Minnesota – Rochester! Jun 16, 2023 07:00 PM Jun 27, 2023 08:00 AM MPR Connects will feature Tom Crann talking in-person with Sammi Loo, owner of Ootori Sushi and Mezza 9 café in Rochester, Minnesota. Tom and Sammi will talk flavors, recipes and advice. Learn more about Sammi and her journey through her food career. Sammi will share her favorite vegan sushi recipe and demonstrate her sushi rolling technique! Tastings will be available.
Wellness on Wednesday Jun 07, 2023 01:00 PM Jun 05, 2023 04:59 PM Free Virtual Arthritis Health Talks
Wellness on Wednesday Jun 21, 2023 01:00 PM Jun 05, 2023 05:01 PM Free Virtual Arthritis Health Talks
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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
Tenth Annual Earthfest Export May 04, 2024 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM — Northrop Education Center, 201 8th St. NW
MDH: Improving community and belonging through community design process May 07, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Southeast Minnesota Community Mental Health and Wellness Conference May 09, 2024 08:30 AM - 07:00 PM — International Event Center 7333 Airport View Dr SW Rochester, MN 55902
Women of Wellness (WOW) Conference 2024 May 09, 2024 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM — Rochester Art Center 30 Civic Center Drive Southeast #STE 120 Rochester, MN 55904
Journie: Open Road Workshop 2 May 09, 2024 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM — RCTC Heintz Center
The power foods revolution to health and weight control by Neal Barnard, MD May 10, 2024 04:30 PM - 07:30 PM — 125 Live
Family Resource Center May 13, 2024 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM — RCTC Heinz Center Commons
Luther College Rochester Spring 2024 Semester Seminar Project Presentations May 14, 2024 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM — Zumbro Lutheran Church Fireside Room
Lotus Health Foundation hosts 6th annual “Community of Wellness” event, Lifestyle Medicine, Path to Health & Happiness. May 16, 2024 - May 17, 2024 — Symposium: 125 Live; Gala. Rochester Golf Country Club
Walk With a Doc with Chuck Carroll and health talk May 16, 2024 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM — 125 Live
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