http://inthecityforgoodmn.org Rochester, MN community inventory of services and organizations http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/Black%20Excellence%20Expo 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. 2026-02-26T15:32:26Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/Children%20Book%20Reading%20and%20Activity His debut picture book, Saturday Morning at the Shop 2025-12-02T00:19:05Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/How%20to%20Start%20a%20Business%20from%20Scratch%20%28Part%202%29 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. 2025-08-29T14:22:44Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/2025%20Entrepreneurs%20First Rochester, MN — IgniteMN is proud to host the 2025 Entrepreneurs First (E¹) Summit & 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. 2025-09-03T14:39:43Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/SBDC%20-%20Foundations%20of%20Effective%20Marketing%20Part%202 Marketing Success starts with clarity. Brand Identity. 2025-09-04T18:35:24Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/Four%20Types%20of%20Intellectual%20Property 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. 2025-10-27T14:29:26Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/Weaving%20a%20Wider%20Community Seeing and countering racism in our own backyard -- Key note speakers via Zoom: Jenna Grey Eagle, Dr. Ron Ferguson; Rochester Site Guest Speaker: Justin Terell 2025-09-29T14:40:58Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/SBDC%20-%20Foundations%20of%20Effective%20Marketing%20Part%201 Marketing Success starts with clarity. Brand Identity. 2025-09-04T18:33:12Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/How%20to%20Start%20a%20Business%20from%20Scratch%20Part%201 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. 2025-09-04T18:38:29Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/Hispanic%20Business%20Resource%20Networking%20Event Join us for an evening of networking and resources designed to support Hispanic small business owners. 2025-09-04T18:40:30Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/SBDC%20-%20Financial%20Literacy Learn key financial skills to start and grow your small business 2025-09-04T18:36:03Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/From%20Grieve%20to%20Grounding Come join us TOMORROW, Wednesday, July 16 at Open Book from 5:30PM–8:00PM for a gathering created with care, where we can come together to hold space for grief, reflection, and healing in community. 2025-07-15T21:44:14Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/Certification%20Workshops Destination Medical Center, City of Rochester, Equity in the Built Environment Program, and the State of MN Appex Accelerator are partnering to host a series of Free “Certification Workshops” to help Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) and Targeted Group/Economically Disadvantaged/Veteran-Owned (TG/ED/VO) companies apply for certification. 2025-06-21T15:02:18Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/dmcc/2025%20DMC%20Collaborative%20Session Joint gathering of the DMCC board, DMCC EDA board, Rochester City Council & Mayor, and Olmsted County board, along with their respective staff. Goals for the meeting: Allow organizations to share ideas: Learning each group’s priorities, 2025-05-27T16:55:40Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/DMC%202025%20Real%20Estate%20Development%20and%20Investment%20Summit Leveraging tech-enabled housing to deliver better health and better healthcare outcomes. The 2025 Real Estate Development and Investment Summit, presented by Destination Medical Center and ULI Minnesota is a one-day event highlighting the demand and opportunity for development in Rochester, MN. 2026-03-10T18:48:13Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/Collider%20Cup%20Expo%202025 The Collider Cup is a business pitch competition, celebrating the graduation of our latest Co-Starters at Collider cohort. 2025-03-23T15:46:53Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/BLACK%20EXCELLENCE%20EXPO Come see and support Black and Minority businesses in the local and surrounding areas 2025-03-01T17:55:45Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/Power%20of%20Community%20Benefits%20Agreement In this episode, we look at best practices to both understand the power of community benefits agreements and how to begin strong campaigns to secure community benefits agreements if the policy is fitting to the needs of the community. 2026-03-30T15:15:19Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/Financial%20Liberation%20Workshop Financial Literacy, Credit Counseling, Leadership, Coaching, Personal Finance 2024-10-30T23:47:19Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/copy_of_Creating%20Generational%20Wealth%20One%20%20Entrepreneur%20at%20a%20Time In this episode we will delve into the transformative mission of the mnfoodrescue.org Equity Eats initiatives that are at the forefront of restoring and promoting regenerative food systems across Minnesota. We explore how the initiatives revive Indigenous foodways, grounded in food web design, while also honoring the rich Indigenous history in Minnesota and the First Nations' right to food sovereignty. By 2024-11-12T16:43:02Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/copy_of_How%20to%20Start%20a%20Business%20from%20Scratch%20%28Part%202%29 The celebration will consist of: The first networking event for Spanish speaking small business owners Resource tables/Spanish speaking representatives from organizations in town that provide resources for Spanish speaking small business owners An introduction to the organizations that made the event possible An introduction to the instructors and their affiliations (SBDC, ACHLA Alliance of Chicanos, Hispanics and Latin Americans) and the SBA) Certificates awarded to the small business owners who participated in our workshops 2024-10-06T15:16:34Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/Financial%20Literacy Join SBA’s Minnesota District Office to discuss strategies for strong financial management. Learn how to utilize your financial statements to become better-positioned and understand the importance of financial literacy to the success of your business. Topics include: Bookkeeping, Financial Statements, Cash Flow, Business Financing, & Access to Capital. 2024-09-19T17:40:57Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/Creating%20Generational%20Wealth%20One%20%20Entrepreneur%20at%20a%20Time .At the Latino Economic Development Center, we understand the obstacles that our Latino communities face, and we help aspiring business owners to overcome those barriers to achieve their dreams - and create generational wealth while doing it. 2024-10-07T16:44:22Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/SOUTHERN%20MINNESOTA%20NON-TRADITIONAL%20FINANCING%20AND%20TA%20WORKSHOP Know a small business that would benefit from non-traditional financing and technical assistance? Please join us to see how these services can benefit small businesses, including: • Partnering with conventional financing • Funding businesses with solely non-traditional financing programs • Technical assistance help such as business plans, cash flow projections, licensing questions, etc. 2024-09-12T17:08:32Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/Finding%20your%20First%20Customers%20and%20sell%20without%20being%20salesy Congratulations on your new endeavor! Now it’s time to sell! But most people do not like being “sold”… Now what? Learn where to find your first customers and how to sell without being pushy. 2024-08-29T14:48:15Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/journey-to-growth-bi-annual-meeting Upgrade your financial skills - for your business and personal life - at Red Wing Ignite's upcoming (and free!) Lunch & Learn program on Wednesday, July 10th. 2024-07-14T17:10:24Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/2024%20Next%20Level%20Conference Welcome to REIMAGINE, the annual gathering of professionals, experts, business owners, and thought leaders in the business sector. Our conference is a unique platform where people come together to exchange ideas, build networks, and foster lasting partnerships. This year’s inaugural event promises to be bigger and better than other events you’ve been to thus far, with an impressive lineup of keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops, and ending with an expo. 2024-05-16T18:06:02Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/dmcc/2024%20DMC%20Collaborative%20Session Joint gathering of the DMCC board, DMCC EDA board, Rochester City Council & Mayor, and Olmsted County board, along with their respective staff. Goals for the meeting: Allow organizations to share ideas: Learning each group’s priorities, 2024-05-25T17:22:46Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/dmcc/May%2023%202024%20DMCC%20Board%20Meeting Destination Medical Center status include: metrics, DMC agency reporting, projects updates 2024-05-25T14:01:57Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/2025%20Minnesota%20Joint%20Disparity%20Study%20Public%20Forum%202 2024-04-03T15:21:30Z Event