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BLACK EXCELLENCE EXPO

Come see and support Black and Minority businesses in the local and surrounding areas
When Mar 01, 2025
from 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Where Discovery Square 2
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Two types of event information being shared in the following:

1. A list of Beam aware upcoming community events of all types. 

2. A list of noteworthy past events that have one or more of the following contents: presentation slides, video recordings as well as takeaways. 

Upcoming Events
TaikoArts Midwest Mar 08, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM — Historic Chateau Theatre
RPS March 2025 Family Engagement Meeting: Respectful Conversations Workshop Mar 11, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Northrop Community Education Center
507 Experience Kick-off Supper (RSVP Required) Mar 11, 2025 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM — Empire Event Center
Rochester Housing Alliance Mar 12, 2025 Mar 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Student Art Show Mar 13, 2025 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM — Gallery 24, 120 Elton Hills Dr. NW #100
Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day! Mar 15, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM — History Center of Olmsted County
MPR Connects! Rochester Smash Boom Best Mar 15, 2025 12:30 PM - 03:00 PM — Peace Plaza, 15 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55902
United Way of Olmsted County Centennial Gala Mar 15, 2025 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM — J. Powers at the Hilton in Downtown Rochester
DMC 2025 Real Estate Development and Investment Summit Apr 16, 2025 09:30 AM - 03:00 PM — Mayo Civic Center
507 Experience Day May 07, 2025 08:00 AM - 07:00 PM — Anywhere in the 507 (Phone) Area Code
Upcoming events…
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