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 10, 2025 08:30 AM | Weaving a Wider Community | Key note speakers: Jenna Grey Eagle, Dr. Ron Ferguson | ('diversity', 'Diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'workforce') |
Oct 08, 2025 04:30 PM | Ready to Lead 2025 Fall Cohort | Ready to Lead brings together a small group of people to teach the basics of how to participate in and lead meetings, what to expect and how to contribute in a meaningful way, and the roles and responsibilities of board/committee volunteers. You’ll graduate feeling confident with your new skills; have a community mentor, and an expanded network of friends. | ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'leadership', 'YMCA', 'networking', 'community engagement', 'Civic Equity') |
Sep 23, 2025 06:00 PM | (Spanish) How to Start a Business from Scratch (Part 1) | 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 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 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') |
Sep 03, 2025 05:30 PM | Coming to the Table September 2025 | This session's theme will be 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲: 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭, and will focus on ways our community can positively support our immigrant neighbors. | ('compassion', 'Diversity', 'community') |
Aug 27, 2025 05:00 PM | Public Hearing 1 - 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') |
Aug 26, 2025 09:30 AM | Aug 2024 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') |
Aug 21, 2025 06:30 PM | C4G Library Discussioni Forum | All are welcome. Please join us. Share this with those in the community for this important discussion. This is an opportunity for input on Library plans and added considerations for our public library system. Discussion Moderator: Jim Miner; Special Guest Library Representative: Library Director Karen Lemke | ('c4g', 'rpl', 'key') |
Aug 13, 2025 10:00 AM | Rochester Housing Alliance Aug 13, 2025 | Half Year Real Estate Stats; Presentation/Discussion: Maxfield 2025 Housing Needs Update | ('RAF', 'housing', 'governance', 'openbeam', 'key') |
Jul 29, 2025 09:30 AM | One Minnesota Listening Tour – Rochester Stop | This summer, we’re traveling across the state to listen, connect, and co-create. Join us in Rochester for a day designed to deepen community dialogue, foster regional partnerships, and surface insights that will shape how Minnesota engages across differences, distance, and more. | ('commerce', 'education', 'diversity', 'Diversity Council') |
Jul 22, 2025 09:30 AM | July 2024 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') |