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 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 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') |
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 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') |
Sep 17, 2025 05:00 PM | Hispanic Business Resource & Networking Event | Join us for an evening of networking and resources designed to support Hispanic small business owners. | ('diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') |
Sep 16, 2025 06:00 PM | SBDC - Financial Literacy | Learn key financial skills to start and grow your small business | ('diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') |
Sep 13, 2025 01:00 PM | Ethiopian New Year 2018 | Family friendly event - food, Music, kid activities and more ... bring your family, invite your friends and join us! | ('Diversity',) |
Sep 11, 2025 07:30 AM | 3Q 2025 County Health Assessment and Planning Partnership (HAPP) | 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Update, New Priorities Preview, and Discussion | ('CHNA', 'Health', 'key') |
Sep 10, 2025 12:00 PM | America's City for Health - DMC Development Plan 2025 Update | The update intends to build on all the great work already underway in Rochester, the learnings we have made to-date, and an understanding of changes impacting our community. Most importantly, it will lean into what is unique about Rochester, home to the #1 hospital in the world, centering on our brand as America’s City for Health. | ('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement', 'Education') |
Sep 10, 2025 10:00 AM | Rochester Housing Alliance September, 2025 | This month’s agenda: Welcome, introductions & updates — JoMarie Morris DMC 10-Year Progress Update — Catherine Malmberg (Destination Medical Center) Trailside Senior Apartments: Redevelopment Timeline — Mark Engel (Olmsted County) | ('RAF', 'housing', 'governance', 'openbeam', 'key') |
Sep 09, 2025 10:00 AM | RPS Family Engagement Back to School | Welcome new partners and fresh energy: • Share updates on current initiatives • Learn from your ideas and perspectives | ('RPS', 'Education', 'diversity', 'key') |
Sep 08, 2025 06:00 PM | Public Hearing 2 - Rochester 2040 Comprehensive Plan | Recognizing that cities are dynamic places shaped by shifting economic, social and technological trends, the Comprehensive Plan is designed to be a living document. To remain relevant and actionable, it is updated every five years. | ('key', 'city', 'governance', 'community') |