Economic Development
The following are all future and past events that have impacts on economic development.
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| Start Date | Title | Description | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 08, 2024 12:00 PM | Working Toward Equality for Minnesotans of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage | The Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans is an executive branch, non-cabinet agency tasked with the responsibility of working for the implementation of economic, social, legal, and political equality of Asian Pacific Minnesotans. The council serves Minnesota’s Asian Pacific Islander communities through advocacy, engagement, and cultivating strong partnerships. | ('DMC', 'Diversity', 'Housing', 'Asian', 'key', 'CMRC') |
| Apr 30, 2024 05:30 PM | DMC: How Parking Explains the World | Author Henry Grabar ignited a national discussion with his book Paved Paradise, a discussion that recently had him cited by the White House. | ('DMC', 'transportation', 'transit', 'key', 'ISAIAH') |
| Apr 24, 2024 09:30 AM | DMC 2024 Real Estate Developer and Investment Summit | Welcome to the 2024 Real Estate Developer and Investment Summit presented by Destination Medical Center and ULI Minnesota! Join us on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Mayo Civic Center for an exciting day of networking and learning about the scale and scope of opportunities in Rochester, MN. At this event, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with real estate developers and investment professionals from around the region. Whether you’re an experienced investor or just starting out, this summit is designed to provide valuable insights and opportunities specific to the Rochester, MN market. | ('EDA', 'community engagement', 'housing', 'key', 'real estate') |
| Apr 10, 2024 12:00 PM | Empowering Women in the Workplace | Heather will provide a brief overview of the significant legislative milestones enacted by the Minnesota Legislature since women's Suffrage. Additionally, she will delve into Minnesota-specific data concerning women, shedding light on pertinent details regarding recent legislation and its implications for women in the workforce. | ('DMC', 'Diversity', 'CMRC', 'key') |
| Apr 04, 2024 06:00 PM | 2025 Minnesota Joint Disparity Study Public Forum 2 | ('diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') | |
| Apr 02, 2024 12:30 PM | 2025 Minnesota Joint Disparity Public Forum 1 | ('Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') | |
| Mar 12, 2024 08:00 AM | Thermal Energy Network Symposium | Participants will benefit from two days of insights, learnings, and information leaving them with a robust foundation on how to start their community or city on the path toward installation of these thermal energy networks. In addition, participants will have made valuable acquaintances and contacts that will help guide them along the way. | ('sustainability', 'dmc') |
| Mar 13, 2024 12:00 PM | Uncovering Rondo Community Land Trust and the Reparative Framework | Delve into Rondo Community Land Trust’s “WHY” for this important, transformative work. | ('DMC', 'Diversity', 'Housing', 'key', 'CMRC') |
| Mar 06, 2024 11:30 AM | March 6, 2024: RAEDI Annual Meeting | Join the RAEDI as we celebrate and thank our investors and board members and highlight our 2023 accomplishments at our annual meeting and luncheon on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., at the Rochester International Event Center. | ('Entrepreneurship',) |
| Feb 16, 2024 10:00 PM | Feb 2024 Bi-Monthly Community Co-Design Meeting (By Invitation) | We will be 1) offering updates on co-design projects and training, 2) sharing guidance and tools for co-design project preparation (what questions to ask, how much will it cost, how long will it take, etc), and 3) discuss future co-design opportunities, barriers, and ways we might be able to support them/you. | ('DMC', 'diversity', 'openbeam', 'key', 'co-design') |
| Feb 16, 2024 10:00 AM | AAPI Economic Development Summit, Part II | Join us for our 2nd Blue LineExtension Summit. We will explore and discuss the opportunities for business and cultural developments along the Blue Line, in order to meet the needs of our growing communities. | ('transportation', 'transit', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') |
| Feb 15, 2024 04:00 PM | DEED and Other Small Business Resources for a Free Small Business Event | In Celebration of Black History Month. Building your Business from the Ground Up Thursday, February 15, 2024 4 – 7 pm - Exhibitor open house featuring lenders, business | ('education', 'community engagement', 'Entrepreneurship') |
| Feb 14, 2024 12:00 PM | How We Rise: Lessons from Rochester’s Black History | What can Rochester's local Black history teach us about how to center equity and racial justice today? What role does history play in how we understand and confront current issues of equity? Andre Crockett Sr. and Nicole Nfonoyim-Hara explore lessons from the new traveling exhibit Still We Rise: Rochester's Black Legacy. The exhibit is a showcase of the key leaders and events that have shaped the local community and its history. | ('DMC', 'Diversity', 'CMRC', 'key') |
| Feb 01, 2024 09:30 AM | Feb 1, 2024 DMCC Board Meeting | Five year DMC Plan Heads Up, Shared Lab Spaces, Riverfront Small Area Plan 2.0, UMR developing human potential for healthcare industry, Bioech Hub, West Transit | ('EDA', 'key', 'Entrepreneurship') |
| Jan 10, 2024 12:00 PM | Advancing Equity in the Built Environment | 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 | ('DMC', 'Diversity', 'Housing', 'key', 'CMRC') |
| Dec 01, 2023 10:00 PM | December 2023 Bi-Monthly Community Co-Design Meeting (By Invitation) | We will be 1) offering updates on co-design projects and training, 2) sharing guidance and tools for co-design project preparation (what questions to ask, how much will it cost, how long will it take, etc), and 3) discuss future co-design opportunities, barriers, and ways we might be able to support them/you. | ('DMC', 'diversity', 'openbeam', 'key', 'co-design') |
| Dec 01, 2023 03:00 PM | Mayo Clinic Walleye Tank Life Science Pitch Competition | Join us December 1st from 3:00pm - 5:00pm in Rochester, MN to celebrate life science innovators and entrepreneurs! Click here to register to attend Walleye Tank, Ice Fishing Edition 2023 | ('America City for Health', 'STEM', 'Entrepreneurship') |
| Nov 22, 2023 12:00 PM | Business Practices – a key lever to drive equity in the workplace and community | Garfield Bowen Vice President of Social & Environmental Justice, 3M | ('DMC', 'Diversity', 'CMRC', 'key') |
| Nov 18, 2023 08:30 AM | Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit - The 16th Annual National IES | The Summit helps drive success for immigrant-owned businesses. Join our educational workshops to make connections and learn ways to accelerate your business. Minorities and those new to business are encouraged to attend. | ('Entrepreneurship',) |
| Nov 17, 2023 09:30 AM | November 17, 2023 DMCC Board Meeting | Five year DMC Plan Heads Up, Shared Lab Spaces, Riverfront Small Area Plan 2.0, UMR developing human potential for healthcare industry, Bioech Hub, West Transit | ('EDA', 'key', 'Entrepreneurship') |
