Key DEI Events
This is a collection of what is deemed to be events having impacts on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
See the Diversity Beam for notable DEI projects.
Start Date | Title | Description | Tags |
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Oct 24, 2025 05:30 PM | IMAA Pearl Gala Annual Fundraiser 2025 | United for Humanity: Building Bridges to Belonging | ('imaa', 'diversity') |
Oct 22, 2025 06:00 PM | How to Start a Business - In English | 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. | ('diversity', 'community engagement', 'Entrepreneurship') |
Oct 21, 2025 01:00 PM | 2025 Co-design Leadership Training Session 1 Option 2 | 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. | ('diversity', 'dmc', 'co-design') |
Oct 16, 2025 06:00 PM | SBDC - Foundations of Effective Marketing Part 2 | Marketing Success starts with clarity. Brand Identity. | ('diversity', 'health', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') |
Oct 10, 2025 08:30 AM | Weaving a Wider Community | 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 | ('diversity', 'Diversity', 'workforce') |
Oct 09, 2025 06:00 PM | SBDC - Foundations of Effective Marketing Part 1 | Marketing Success starts with clarity. Brand Identity. | ('diversity', 'health', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') |
Oct 08, 2025 12:00 PM | From Cradle to Career: Driving Lasting Change for Rochester's Youth | 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. | ('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement', 'Education') |
Oct 08, 2025 10:00 AM | Rochester Housing Alliance October 2025 | Cumulative Impacts & Housing Rulemaking Process: Upcoming Opportunity for Community Input ; Presentation on City of Rochester Audit of Vacant Land | ('RAF', 'housing', 'governance', 'openbeam', 'key') |
Oct 07, 2025 12:00 PM | 2025 Co-design Leadership Training Session 1 Option 1 | 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. | ('diversity', 'dmc', 'co-design') |
Sep 25, 2025 09:30 AM | Sep 2025 DMCC Board Meeting | VII. Consent Agenda 11 A. DMCC 2025 Budget Year-to-Date Update B. DMCC Insurance: League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) Waiver: Motion: Elect not to waive statutory tort limits C. 2026-2027 Regular Meeting Schedule Resolution: Approving the 2026-2027 DMCC Board Regular Meeting Schedule VIII. DMCC Form 990; Minnesota Annual Charitable Organization Report (Presenter: Craig Popenhagen, CliftonLarsonAllen) | ('DMC', 'key', 'community') |
Sep 23, 2025 06:00 PM | (Spanish) How to Start a Business from Scratch | 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. | ('networking', 'diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') |
Sep 23, 2025 10:30 AM | German Delegation Visits Rochester | The City of Rochester and Olmsted County will host a delegation from Germany, led by the Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Transport of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, Oliver Krischer, on Tuesday, | ('culture', 'global', 'key', 'governance') |
Sep 23, 2025 09:30 AM | Sep 2025 Mayor's International Relations Committee Meeting | Coordinate the Sister Cities Program; support international affairs in the city; provide a welcoming and supportive climate for international residents | ('Diversity', 'global', 'governance', 'culture', 'key', 'education') |
Sep 20, 2025 12:00 PM | Latino Fest 2025 | This vibrant celebration will take place both inside the Historic Chateau Theater and outdoors at the Peace Plaza, promising an unforgettable experience for all! Last year, Latino Fest brought over 3,000 people together in celebration. Please join us again in 2025 | ('ACHLA', 'culture', 'Diversity') |
Sep 19, 2025 06:00 PM | Latino Fest Gala | ELEVATE YOUR LATIN EXPERIENCE Join us for an unforgettable evening of Glamour, fine dining, delightful entertainment, and support our Latino Community. | ('Culture', 'diversity') |