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    <title>When Transportation Choice Expands, What Becomes Possible?</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/When%20Transportation%20Choice%20Expands</link>
    <description>This presentation will explore the City of Rochester’s and Destination Medical
Center’s adopted mode shift goals and discuss how transportation demand
management (TDM) can help achieve them.

</description>
    <dc:date>2026-04-08T13:28:19Z</dc:date>
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  <item rdf:about="http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/Unlocking%20Potential">
    <title>Unlocking Potential: Lowering barriers, creating new pathways, and empowering  emerging developers</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/Unlocking%20Potential</link>
    <description>This presentation will review an evaluation report by the Greater Minnesota Housing
Fund (GMHF) of Minnesota's efforts from 2021–2025 to pair Emerging Developer
Programs with Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) Preservation
initiatives.</description>
    <dc:date>2026-03-30T16:13:52Z</dc:date>
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    <title>Black Excellence Expo</title>
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    <description>For the Rochester Branch of the NAACP, achieving economic stability is a strategic priority. Initiatives like the Black Excellence Expo directly support this goal by uplifting local entrepreneurs, expanding opportunity, and strengthening our regional economy.</description>
    <dc:date>2026-02-26T15:32:26Z</dc:date>
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  <item rdf:about="http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/copy_of_Equity%20Alliance%20Equity%20Series%20%20Rochester%20Cultural%20Center">
    <title>When Calendars Reflect Community Faith, Equity, and Public Education</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/copy_of_Equity%20Alliance%20Equity%20Series%20%20Rochester%20Cultural%20Center</link>
    <description>Are you seeking to enhance engagement in your school or organization? Discover
how Hopkins Public Schools broke down barriers to full participation by creating and
adopting an equitable calendar.  </description>
    <dc:date>2026-03-06T15:45:20Z</dc:date>
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    <title>Feb 2026 DMCC Board Meeting </title>
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    <description>ICE Impacts; 5 Year Plan Update; Historical preservation; Housing; Annual Report</description>
    <dc:date>2026-03-08T19:13:32Z</dc:date>
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    <title>Equity Alliance Equity Series  Rochester Cultural Center</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/Equity%20Alliance%20Equity%20Series%20%20Rochester%20Cultural%20Center</link>
    <description>The Rochester Cultural Center is a premier adult daycare facility dedicated to serving
the diverse needs of our community. Our mission is to provide a safe and stimulating social
environment that fosters a sense of belonging and prolongs the lives of our clients. By offering
a wide range of activities and programs, we aim to promote physical, emotional, and cognitive
well-being among our participants.</description>
    <dc:date>2026-02-06T17:42:49Z</dc:date>
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    <title>Equity Alliance Equity Series  Looking Back, Moving Forward: Equity Series Reflections</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/Equity%20Series%20Reflections</link>
    <description>In this year-end Equity Series episode, organizations share the key insights that
shaped their equity work over the past year.  </description>
    <dc:date>2026-01-16T17:46:35Z</dc:date>
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    <title>Dec 2025 DMCC Board Meeting </title>
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    <description>DMC 5-Year Plan Update; 
TALENT AS INFRASTRUCTURE:
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA UPDATE
DECEMBER 2025</description>
    <dc:date>2026-03-10T19:20:57Z</dc:date>
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    <title>Keenan Jones' Children's Book Reading and Activity </title>
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    <description>His debut picture book, Saturday Morning at the Shop</description>
    <dc:date>2025-12-02T00:19:05Z</dc:date>
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    <title>Meeting the Moment: Community Led Systems Change</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/copy_of_Community%20Led%20Systems%20Change</link>
    <description>This session centers on translating community priorities into actionable systems
change by activating state decision makers, partners, and advocates.</description>
    <dc:date>2025-12-05T16:15:50Z</dc:date>
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  <item rdf:about="http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/How%20to%20Start%20a%20Business%20from%20Scratch%20%28Part%202%29">
    <title>How to Start a Business - In English</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/How%20to%20Start%20a%20Business%20from%20Scratch%20%28Part%202%29</link>
    <description>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.</description>
    <dc:date>2025-08-29T14:22:44Z</dc:date>
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    <title>2025 Entrepreneurs First (E¹) Summit &amp; Expo</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/2025%20Entrepreneurs%20First</link>
    <description> Rochester, MN — IgniteMN is proud to host the 2025 Entrepreneurs First (E¹) Summit &amp; Expo on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota – Rochester Campus.

The E¹ Summit is Southeast Minnesota’s premier gathering for entrepreneurs, innovators, and community partners. This free, full-day event offers inspiration, networking, and resources for entrepreneurs at every stage—from idea to scale.

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    <dc:date>2025-09-03T14:39:43Z</dc:date>
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  <item rdf:about="http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/Codesign%20Folder/copy4_of_DMCCommunityCo-DesignCelebration">
    <title>2025 Co-design Leadership Training Session 1 Option 2</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/Codesign%20Folder/copy4_of_DMCCommunityCo-DesignCelebration</link>
    <description>We will cover how to evaluate co-design processes, share back insights from the mini-design sprint, and building on those insights discuss how to initiate a co-design project.</description>
    <dc:date>2025-09-29T15:09:14Z</dc:date>
    <dc:type>Event</dc:type>
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  <item rdf:about="http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/SBDC%20-%20Foundations%20of%20Effective%20Marketing%20Part%202">
    <title>SBDC - Foundations of Effective Marketing Part 2</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/SBDC%20-%20Foundations%20of%20Effective%20Marketing%20Part%202</link>
    <description>Marketing Success starts with clarity. Brand Identity.</description>
    <dc:date>2025-09-04T18:35:24Z</dc:date>
    <dc:type>Event</dc:type>
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  <item rdf:about="http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/Four%20Types%20of%20Intellectual%20Property">
    <title>Four Types of Intellectual Property and the Benefits of Federal Protection</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/Four%20Types%20of%20Intellectual%20Property</link>
    <description>Marilyn Nash will give a presentation regarding the four types of
intellectual property and the benefits of federal protection. She will
also have resources available.</description>
    <dc:date>2025-10-27T14:29:26Z</dc:date>
    <dc:type>Event</dc:type>
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  <item rdf:about="http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/SBDC%20-%20Foundations%20of%20Effective%20Marketing%20Part%201">
    <title>SBDC - Foundations of Effective Marketing Part 1</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/SBDC%20-%20Foundations%20of%20Effective%20Marketing%20Part%201</link>
    <description>Marketing Success starts with clarity. Brand Identity.</description>
    <dc:date>2025-09-04T18:33:12Z</dc:date>
    <dc:type>Event</dc:type>
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  <item rdf:about="http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/copy2_of_America%20City%20for%20Health%20-%20DMC%20Development%20Plan%202025%20Update">
    <title>From Cradle to Career: Driving Lasting Change for Rochester's Youth</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/copy2_of_America%20City%20for%20Health%20-%20DMC%20Development%20Plan%202025%20Update</link>
    <description>Cradle 2 Career is a community-wide initiative focused on improving educational
outcomes for every child and young adult in Rochester by reimagining how
organizations work together. Through data-driven strategies and cross-sector
partnerships, we bring together schools, nonprofits, businesses, and families to work
collectively toward measurable results. In this talk, I’ll share how our initiative
functions, highlight the dedicated work groups driving our progress, and explore the
impact of our collaborative approach.</description>
    <dc:date>2026-03-30T21:54:14Z</dc:date>
    <dc:type>Event</dc:type>
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  <item rdf:about="http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/Codesign%20Folder/copy3_of_DMCCommunityCo-DesignCelebration">
    <title>2025 Co-design Leadership Training Session 1 Option 1</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/Codesign%20Folder/copy3_of_DMCCommunityCo-DesignCelebration</link>
    <description>We will cover how to evaluate co-design processes, share back insights from the mini-design sprint, and building on those insights discuss how to initiate a co-design project.</description>
    <dc:date>2025-09-29T15:05:16Z</dc:date>
    <dc:type>Event</dc:type>
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  <item rdf:about="http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/dmcc/Sep%202025%20DMCC%20Board%20Meeting">
    <title>Sep 2025 DMCC Board Meeting</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/dmcc/Sep%202025%20DMCC%20Board%20Meeting</link>
    <description>2026-2027 DMC Work Plan and Budget: 1. 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Plan, 
2. 2026-2027 DMC EDA &amp; City Staff Workplan and Budget, 
3. 2026 DMCC Budget, 
4. Working Capital Loan; Action: Discovery Square Infrastructure: Shared Lab; LINK BRT Contingency Funding Criteria; </description>
    <dc:date>2025-10-13T15:44:18Z</dc:date>
    <dc:type>Event</dc:type>
  </item>


  <item rdf:about="http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/How%20to%20Start%20a%20Business%20from%20Scratch%20Part%201">
    <title>(Spanish) How to Start a Business from Scratch</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/How%20to%20Start%20a%20Business%20from%20Scratch%20Part%201</link>
    <description>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.</description>
    <dc:date>2025-09-04T18:38:29Z</dc:date>
    <dc:type>Event</dc:type>
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