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Oct 29, 2026 02:00 PM
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NCRC - Faith & Community Expos
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('civic engagement',)
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Join us on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Rochester International Event Center for an afternoon of connection, collaboration, and community impact.
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Oct 24, 2026 06:00 PM
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America: 250 and Beyond
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('Diversity', 'Asian', 'governance')
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As we mark 250 years of the American experience, the Leadership
Awards Dinner is an opportunity for us to reflect on the remarkable journey that
brought us here and to look ahead to the future we will build together. This
milestone is our opportunity to celebrate the enduring promise of America—a
nation strengthened by the talents, sacrifices, and aspirations of people from
every background.
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Oct 20, 2026 08:00 AM
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Cradle to Career 2026 Annual Education Summit
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('education', 'diversity', 'c2c', 'youth', 'C2C', 'Education')
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Intruments of Change: How we all play a part
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Oct 14, 2026 06:00 PM
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Work Smarter with AI
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('Entrepreneurship',)
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AI can save small business owners time, improve everyday processes, and
help them think through challenges, but knowing where to start can feel
overwhelming. In this practical workshop, new and existing business
owners will learn how to identify useful opportunities for AI, work more
effectively with AI tools, and experiment responsibly while keeping human
judgment and business goals at the center.
Focus: Both new and existing owners who want to start to use AI
responsibly. No prior AI experience is required..
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Oct 13, 2026 06:30 PM
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Finding Community in Our Differences - Rochester
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('community engagement', 'civic engagement')
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In a time of deep ideological and political divides, building community across
differences is challenging. In this 90-minute interactive Braver Angels session,
participants will explore the sources of today's polarization and learn skills for
respectful dialogue and finding common ground.
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Oct 13, 2026 06:00 PM
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Congressional Debate
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('community engagement', 'public sector work product')
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Jake Johnson vs Brad Finstad
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Oct 13, 2026 03:30 PM
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Depolarizing Ourselves
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('community engagement', 'civic engagement')
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Polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on the other side of an issue. Too often, we ridicule, dismiss, or stereotype our fellow citizens. When Braver Angels addresses “polarization,” we are not referring to healthy disagreements over issues or philosophy. We are addressing how we regard and talk about large groups of people -- people who happen to be on the other side of the political aisle.
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Oct 13, 2026 02:00 PM
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All Things SBDC - 2026
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('commerce', 'networking', 'community engagement', 'Entrepreneurship')
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This session is designed for:
Anyone who is new to the entrepreneurial ecosystem
Anyone who is new to an organization that works with small businesses
Lenders and community partners
Anyone who is simply curious about what the Small Business Development Center does
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Oct 13, 2026 01:00 PM
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Skills for Disagreeing Better - Rochester
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('community engagement', 'civic engagement')
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In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political
side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and
central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our
own side as principled and the other side as self-interested.
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Oct 13, 2026 09:00 AM
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Managing Difficult Conversations with Constituents - Rochester (For Elected Officials and Admin Staff)
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('community engagement', 'civic engagement')
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A Braver Politics workshop that lowers the stress of difficult conversations with
constituents across divides and helps you find common ground.
(For elected officials and administrative staff in Olmsted and surrounding
counties)
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Oct 07, 2026 11:30 AM
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AARP Election 2026 - What Voters Need to Know
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('civic engagement',)
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AARP and the League of Women Voters of Rochester have teamed-up to provide you information about two timely topics: the issues at stake in the upcoming midterm elections, and staying safe from the scourge of consumer fraud targeting Americans every day.
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Oct 06, 2026 06:30 PM
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2026 Rochester General Election City Council and Mayor Candidate Forum
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('community',)
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Tuesday, October 6 th , 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
at Christ United Methodist Church
400 5 th Av SW
ALL ARE WELCOME!
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Oct 06, 2026 10:00 AM
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Oct 2026 RPS Family Engagement
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('RPS', 'education', 'diversity', 'key', 'Education')
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Featured Topic: RPS Family Engagement Bright Ideas Library;
Join presenters Julie McLaren (Community Schools Site Facilitator, Gage), Jennine Staven (Family Engagement Liaison, Franklin), and Sonya Chieves (Family Engagement Specialist, RPS) as they share how we are building a collaborative districtwide webpage to celebrate, organize, and easily replicate successful family engagement ideas across RPS.
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Oct 02, 2026 03:00 PM
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Table Talk
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('civic engagement',)
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The Power & Participation Initiative: Community Conversations, Power & Participation Survey, Community Voices & Speakers, Civic Engagement & Next Steps
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Sep 24, 2026 09:30 AM
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September 24, 2026 DMCC Board Meeting
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('commerce', 'DMC', 'community')
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Link Bus Rapid Transit Contingency Use
1. Construction Management Services
Resolution: Authorizing Use of Unallocated Link BRT
Project Contingency Funding
2. Business Forward
Resolution: Authorizing Use of Unallocated Link BRT
Project Contingency Funding (Business Forward)
XIV. Discussion Items
A. Strategic Priority: Accelerate Health Innovation
1. Home Innovation Lab
B. Strategic Priority: Design for Well-being
1. Downtown Infrastructure Alignment
i. Progress Update
ii. Reimagining 6th Avenue West
C. Strategic Priority: Drive Purposeful Growth
1. Chateau Theatre
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Sep 23, 2026 11:00 AM
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Youth Leadership & Success Summit
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('diversity', 'diversity council', 'C2C', 'community engagement', 'education', 'boys & girls')
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Mayor Norton will be sponsoring a Youth Summit on Wednesday, September 23 for high school students in Olmsted County. There will be speakers, roundtables, entertainment, and an opportunity to network!
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Sep 22, 2026 05:30 PM
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SBDC: A Practical Guide to Selling to Your Ideal Customers
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('cmrc', 'Entrepreneurship')
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This workshop will help Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs better understand their ideal
customers, how to reach them, and how to turn interest into sales.
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Sep 22, 2026 09:30 AM
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Sep 2026 Mayor's International Relations Committee Meeting
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('Diversity', 'global', 'governance', 'culture', 'key', 'education')
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Coordinate the Sister Cities Program; support international affairs in the city; provide a welcoming and supportive climate for international residents
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Sep 21, 2026 10:00 AM
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Healthy Brain Workshop 6: Movement for Brain Health - Including QiGong
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('lotus', 'education', 'health')
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Discover how movement supports memory, focus, balance, and long-term cognitive health.
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Sep 19, 2026 12:00 PM
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Latino Fest 2026
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('culture', 'Diversity', 'cmrc', 'community')
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