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Organization: Itasca Project (Collective)

Sector: Collective

Organization Mission: The Itasca Project members are drawn together by an interest in new and better ways to address regional issues that impact economic competitiveness and quality of life in the Minneapolis-St. Paul region. Its 50-plus participants are leaders from across the business, philanthropic, and public sectors, with leadership coming from the private sector CEOs. The group also includes a number of public and nonprofit leaders, including the governor of Minnesota, the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul, the chair of the Metropolitan Council, the leaders of the University of Minnesota and MNSCU and leaders of major foundations.

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Related PlanScape Status on: Best Practice, Biotec, Business Process, Diversity and Inclusion, Economic Development, Technology Enablement, Vision/Identity

Key reports on: Itasca Project (Collective)


March 28, 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."

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March 27, 2025: Planning 2 Succeed: Rochester 2040 Comprehensive Plan Updates
City Council Study Session regarding strategic planning for the city

DMC Updates 

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March 26, 2025: SBDC Rochester, Spring 2025
SBDC Apr 2025 Business Workshops 

SBDC Day and workshop opportunities: "If you have an upcoming business event or celebration, please let us know! We would love to stop by for a RIBBON CUTIING for any of your business." milestones:

 

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March 21, 2025: Minority Business Academy

The MBA is an 8-week business and professional development program designed to equip minority entrepreneurs/individuals with the skills, resources, and connections they need to grow and succeed (offering business and professional development education).

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March 12, 2025: Braver Angels

Mar 2025 Newsletter: End birthright citizenship?

Apr 2024 Braver Angels Newsletter: 2024 National Convention; National Debate: Should we be colorblind?

Listen to (and learn from) the other side

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March 11, 2025: 311 Service
March 11, 2025 – ROCHESTER, MINN. – The City of Rochester is excited to celebrate National 311 Day by highlighting its 311 service. Launched in October 2024, 311 is designed to make it easier for residents, businesses and visitors to connect with City services and access information.

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March 07, 2025: Mayor Kim Norton Participates in 93rd U.S. Conference of Mayors

Mayor Communications  

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.

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March 06, 2025: Rochester International Relations Committee
1. 2025 Sister City Trips: Japan, Germany

2. Rochester Sister City Application (Roles and Responsibilities)

3. Sister Cities Relationship Logs

4. IRC Meeting Logs

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February 14, 2025: Minnesota Selected for National Cohort Around Dual Enrollment Policy
Saint Paul, MN – Minnesota is one of seven states selected to join The Next Phase of Dual Enrollment Policy Cohort, a new initiative from the College in High School Alliance (CHSA) that seeks to advance dual enrollment policies across the nation. The cohort also includes New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington.

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February 13, 2025: Journie 2025 Activities
Journie Juneteenth Recognition: 2025 Mr. & Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Recognition Application and Sponsorship Opportunities

The Juneteenth Experience Event at Mayo Civic 

 

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February 11, 2025: City SUPPORTING TRANSFORMATION - BOLD Unbound
City Council Study Session:

Video Recording Link

Presentation

Collaboration Commitment

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February 11, 2025: Vision 2050 Report and Next Steps
Press Release

Results Report

City Council Study Session

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February 08, 2025: Accountability and Metrics
DMCC Feb 2025 Meeting Accountability and Metrics engagement:

Presentation, Memo and Video Recording

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February 07, 2025: DMC Equitable Economic Development
Feb 2025 DMC Board Meeting Report: Community Co-design, Equity Alliance Topics, Community Connection & Capacity Building, Pitch Event, Targeted Business Metrics, Affordable Housing

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Impacts

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PlanScape

Lvl 1: Best Practice ; Biotec ; Business Process ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Economic Development ; Technology Enablement ; Vision/Identity

Lvl 2: Best Practice ; Business Process ; Civic Engagement ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Economic Diversification ; Globalization ; STEM ; Technology Enablement

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Project Phase Definitions
The following defines the various project phases:
  1. Available - a product, program or service is in production
  2. Develop - program or application is being developed
  3. Plan - idea is solid, stakeholders are identified, and there is strong commitment to go forward from all parties.
  4. Concept Phase - idea scoped out with enough details to give an early sizing and/or to build a proof of concept
    demonstration
  5. Pre-concept Phase - an early idea or a requirement.
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