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Global Economic Cultural Exchange Events

The following are global cultural and economic development events. 

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Start Date Title Tags
Sep 15, 2020 12:00 PM TechForward: 2020 Conference Agenda ('openbeam', 'IT', 'Entrepreneurship')
Aug 13, 2020 03:00 PM Collider SPARK Series: Natalie Nixon ('commerce', 'diversity', 'workforce', 'Entrepreneurship', 'openbeam', 'collider')
Jul 23, 2020 10:00 AM American's Community for Health: Equitable Recovery Discussion ('EDA', 'America City for Health', 'DMC')
Jul 10, 2020 11:00 AM COVID-19 Implications for the Life Science and MedTech Industry ('EDA', 'DMC', 'America City for Health', 'Health/Wellness', 'Health')
Jul 07, 2020 05:00 PM Basics of Entrepreneurship: From Idea to Customer ('education', 'Entrepreneurship')
May 15, 2020 10:00 AM Community for Health Initiative ('EDA', 'Diversity', 'covid', 'America City for Health', 'Health/Wellness', 'Health')
Apr 27, 2020 12:00 PM Destination Medical Center Webinar Series Will Feature Minnesota Industry leaders on Topics of Post-Pandemic Recovery ('EDA', 'DMC', 'business')
Feb 25, 2020 11:30 AM RAEDI Annual Meeting & Luncheon 2020 ('chamber', 'EDA', 'commerce')
Dec 06, 2019 10:00 AM DMC EDA City for Health - December Meeting ('EDA', 'America City for Health', 'DMC', 'health', 'healthcare')
Dec 04, 2019 04:00 PM Journey to Growth Five-Year Celebration ('commerce', 'community engagement')
Nov 23, 2019 09:30 AM Grand Opening at Chateau ('recreation', 'EDA', 'art')
Oct 15, 2019 08:00 AM Enhancing Workforce Through Early Childhood Investments ('C2C', 'Education', 'education', 'global')
Sep 26, 2019 05:00 PM DMC Heart of the City Art + Design ('arts', 'EDA', 'Health/Wellness', 'DMC', 'UA')
Aug 01, 2019 10:00 AM DMC Investor & Innovator Forum ('EDA', 'DMC', 'commerce')
Jul 17, 2019 05:30 PM Envisioning 21st Century City - Bridges to China, Diversity Council Fundraising Event ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'global', 'Culture', 'networking')
Jun 21, 2019 10:00 AM DMC EDA America City for Health Group Meeting ('EDA', 'community health', 'America City for Health', 'DMC', 'health')
May 07, 2019 05:30 PM MPR Conversations on the Creative Economy: Rochester's Next Generation of Medical Entrepreneurs ('commerce', 'DMC', 'mpr')
Apr 25, 2019 12:00 PM DMC Real Estate Development and Investment ('commerce', 'housing', 'DMC')
Mar 21, 2019 05:30 PM Collider: Putting Your Data to Work for You ('commerce', 'education', 'dashboard', 'workforce')
Sep 11, 2018 05:30 PM Envisioning 21st Century City - September 2018 Lessons from Dubai, Diversity Council Fundraising Event ('global', 'education', 'diversity', 'Diversity Council')
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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
Black Excellence Expo Feb 28, 2026 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM — 125 Live
Town Hall: Using Advanced Technology in Policing Mar 03, 2026 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM — Heintz Center, Commons Area (enter through Door H8) 1926 Collegeview Road East
SE MN MDH Regional Listening Session Mar 05, 2026 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM — Olmsted County Community Services (01 161 Multipurpose Room)
Candidate Training Program by Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce Mar 07, 2026 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce [220 Broadway Ave S. Suite 100 Rochester, MN 55904]
Mar 2026 RPS Family Engagement Mar 10, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM — Virtual
1Q 2026 County Health Assessment and Planning Partnership (HAPP) Mar 12, 2026 07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
RALC Mural Night Mar 13, 2026 04:30 PM - 06:30 PM — Rochester ALC - 37 Woodlake Dr. SE
Music Therapy and Cognitive Vitality: The Role of Music in Brain Health Mar 16, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — 125 Live
Lifestyle Medicine Community of Wellness Symposium & Gala 2026 Apr 09, 2026 - Apr 10, 2026 — Assisi Heights
RAVA 2026 Annual Spring Volunteer Fair Apr 15, 2026 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Upcoming events…
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Rochester Area Volunteer Administration

2026: April 15 Volunteer Fair

2023: RAVA October 19 2023 Meeting Notes; RAVA Meeting Notes: 6/15/2023 featuring inclusive language and use of pronouns; 2. 2021 survey announcement 

2021: Survey

Last Updated February 18, 2026



DMC 2025 5 Year Plan Updates

Feb 5, 2026 DMC Board Meeting: Final DMC Plan Update

Dec 15, 2025 DMC Board Meeting  :Request for Action; Video Recording; Presentation';2025 5-year plan draft

References: Nov 2025 City Council Study Session Materials; Feb 2026 DMCC Annual Report

Last Updated February 10, 2026



MDH 2026 Announcements

MDH Regional Listening Sessions March 5, 2026 

Feb 2026 MDH Minnesota Health Equity Networks Newsletter

 

Last Updated February 07, 2026



Braver Angels News

Listen to (and learn from) the other side

  • Feb 2026 Citizens Commission on Immigration Outreach
  • Mar 2025 Newsletter: End birthright citizenship?
  • Apr 2024 Braver Angels Newsletter: 2024 National Convention; National Debate: Should we be colorblind?

 

Last Updated February 04, 2026



Rochester as a Compassionate City

Feb 2, 2026 City Council Meeting

Council Initiated Action - Reaffirming Rochester as a Compassionate City

Last Updated February 03, 2026



2025 YE Housing Statistics

Jan 2026 Housing Alliance:

2025 Real Estate SEMN Marketing Data

2025 Coalition Investments

 

Last Updated February 02, 2026



RPS Family Engagement Opportunities

Jan 2026 Announcements

Family Engagement, Caregiver and Parent Empowerment 

Last Updated January 30, 2026



Community Health Improvement Plan Update

2026 CHNA Info: Jan 2026 Newsletter

2025 Community Health Needs Info: Admin Message, Oct 2025 Newsletter 

Ref: PB Report

Last Updated January 29, 2026



Black History Month Series of Events

Black History Month Press Releases: 

2026, 2025, 2024,

2023, 2022, 2021 

Last Updated January 28, 2026



Rochester Announcements

Jan 2026 Immigration Enforcement Updates

Jan 2024: The City of Rochester welcomes applications for the Community Building Fund.  This fund is all about supporting projects, programs, and events in the city that actively promote equity and inclusion.

Last Updated January 28, 2026



RPS Strategic Plan and Goals Review

Strategic Plan Goals Review  

  • Background
  • Presentation Slides
  • Part 1 Goals and Part 2 Goals

Last Updated January 23, 2026



Collider Foundation Updates

Jan 2026 Newsletter: Notes from the Executive Director; Thanks to Our Supporters; Our events; What's New

Last Updated January 18, 2026



Lifestyle Wellness

2026 Healthy Brain Community Workshops: strengthen memory and cognitive health

March 2020: Rochester Mayor Proclamation  

Last Updated January 18, 2026



Restorative Justice Circle Collaboration with RPS

RPS Family Engagement Jan 2026 Intro

Gemini Perspectives of PB Op Ed

2025 Restorative Justice Circle Training; RPS Collaboration to improve school attendance

2024 Project Legacy Collaboration

 References: About Restorative Justices; 

Last Updated January 17, 2026



Chateau Theatre Upkeep

Jan 2026 City Council Study Session

Dec 2025 DMCC Board Meeting

Feb 2025 DMCC Board and  City Council Proceedings

References: AI summary of PB Reporting  

Last Updated January 13, 2026



Public Transit Sustainability

Jan 2026 City Council Study Session

Rochester Public Transit (RPT) is currently operating under financial conditions that are not sustainable over the long term.

Last Updated January 13, 2026



Community Education Connector Wanted

Connector Description and Application:

A stipend of $2,000 is available to individuals (age 17+) or organizations who are selected
Last Updated January 13, 2026



Rochester Cultural Center Grand Opening

Announcement

Grand Opening Flyer

Photos

 

Last Updated January 10, 2026



Del Webb Senior Housing

Jan 5, 2025 City Council Meeting: Request for Actions: Adopting a Resolution approving Major Land Subdivision No. CD2025-042PLAT, by Pulte Homes of Minnesota LLC, to subdivide approximately 141 acres into 300 residential lots and six outlots.

AI Summary 

Last Updated January 07, 2026



1Q 2026 Announcements

Jan 5, 2026: Resolution: Reaffirming Rochester’s Support for its Somali Community and Commitment to Inclusion.

2026 Summer Paid Internship Positions: City Clerk, community Development, Communications & Engagement, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Legislative Affairs, Library Communications, Office of the Mayor, Parks & Recreation , Public Music, Rochester Public Utilities Safety, and Transit & Parking.

 

 

Last Updated January 05, 2026