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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
Jun 19, 2026 09:30 AM 2026 Juneteenth Jubilee Breakfast Come join us for a morning of celebration and unity at the Empire Event Center. Start your day off right with a delicious breakfast spread. Juneteenth or “Freedom Day” is a day of recognition, restoration and celebration. ('diversity', 'CNG', 'community engagement')
Jun 13, 2026 12:00 PM 2026 Juneteenth Community Celebration Community members, organizations, and businesses are invited to participate through sponsorships, vendor booths, and volunteer opportunities. Your support helps ensure this important tradition continues to grow and impact future generations. ('Diversity',)
Jun 13, 2026 10:00 AM Preparing for a loan - Spanish Language “Preparing for a loan” and other financial teachings. ('education', 'diversity', 'Entrepreneurship')
Jun 11, 2026 07:30 AM 2Q 2026 County Health Assessment and Planning Partnership (HAPP) CHAP Satisfaction Survey Reminder; Collective Impact Approach; Table Topics; Vote on Co-design Recommendation; Community Announcements and Sharing ; ('CHNA', 'co-design', 'mental health', 'Health', 'key', 'addiction')
Jun 10, 2026 05:30 PM Jun 2026 Coming to the Table The topic for June's Coming to the Table will be belonging — what does it mean? How do we create it our community? ('diversity', 'civic engagement')
Jun 10, 2026 12:00 PM Co-Design as Civic Infrastructure Persistent gaps in health, education, and civic participation are not failures of community behavior; they are the predictable consequence of systems built without the people most affected. serve. Participants will leave with sharper language for distinguishing community engagement from community governance and a clearer sense of how co-design can build civic infrastructure in their own contexts. ('city', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'governance', 'Civic Equity', 'co-design')
Jun 10, 2026 10:00 AM Rochester Area Housing Alliance Jun 2026 Affordable Rental; UDC and Sewer Extension ('RAF', 'Housing', 'housing', 'key')
Jun 04, 2026 06:00 PM MN Paid Leave LegalCORPS will be in Rochester to give a presentation on “MN Paid Leave”. ('Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship')
May 28, 2026 09:30 AM DMC 2026 Real Estate Development and Investment Summit (4/16/25) State of the District update from DMC leadership • DMC’s HealthTech business attraction strategy • Link Bus Rapid Transit and transit-oriented development • University of Minnesota Rochester expansion ('housing', 'dmc', 'key', 'Entrepreneurship')
May 16, 2026 12:00 PM 2026 Rochester PRIDE Join us for five fabulous hours of live entertainment, family-friendly fun, and community celebration in the heart of our city. ('community engagement', 'Diversity', 'LGBTQ+')
May 13, 2026 12:00 PM PossAbilities: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow This presentation will cover the rich history of PossAbilities and the mission at hand. PossAbilities creates opportunities for children and adults with disabilities to contribute to and connect with the community. A mission that has stayed strong and consistent, which leads us to our vision for the future: the Achievement Hub. ('city', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'transit', 'key', 'community engagement')
May 13, 2026 10:00 AM Rochester Area Housing Alliance May 2026 Welcome & Greeting – Partner Spotlight; Introduction to Two Discovery Square; Update: Q1 Real Estate Stats; ('RAF', 'Housing', 'housing', 'key')
Apr 30, 2026 05:00 PM Disparity Awareness Project Be part of real policy change and better resources for Black Minnesotans ('diversity', 'Housing', 'Health')
Apr 25, 2026 10:00 AM 2026 Cambodian New Year Celebration On behalf of the Board of Directors of The Buddhist Society, Inc., Watt Dhamma Visudhi Karam, it is our great honor to respectfully invite Your Excellency to attend our Cambodian New Year Celebration. ('Culture', 'diversity')
Apr 23, 2026 07:00 PM HOUSING THE UNHOUSED ROCHESTER HOUSING UPDATE FORUM Update on Any Path Home with Courtney Dugstad; MICAH- Introduction to housing initiatives by MICAH; Perspectives on Homelessness in Rochester ('Housing', 'key', 'Homelessness')
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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
6th Annual Rochester Community Back-to-School Party Aug 15, 2026 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM — Soldiers Field
Townhall: Getting Around Town Aug 20, 2026 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM — John Marshall High School cafeteria (1510 14th St. NW)
Sep 2026 RPS Family Engagement Sep 08, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM — Virtual
America: 250 and Beyond Oct 24, 2026 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM — Mystic Lake Center in Prior Lake
NCRC - Faith & Community Expos Oct 29, 2026 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM — Rochester International Event Center
Upcoming events…
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SBDC Rochester, Spring 2025

Sep 2026: Small Business Support Series

SBDC Apr 2025 Business Workshops...SBDC Day and workshop opportunities: "If you have an upcoming business event or celebration, please let us know! We would love to stop by for a RIBBON CUTIING for any of your business." milestones:

 

Last Updated August 14, 2026



Homelessness: Street Medicine, The TABLE and Any Path Home

Aug 14, 2026: Mayo Clinic Street Medicine

Mar 2026 Rochester Area Housing Alliance

 

Last Updated August 14, 2026



Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Barriers Study

Aug 10, City Council Study Session: Equitable Economic Development

Apr 2025 City Council Study Session:  (1) DBE Study Session to City Council April 17, 2023 , (2) Memo to DMCC Board; 

Last Updated August 13, 2026



OpenBeam events log

Aug 2026 Notable Beam Events Log: Topics Include: Q2 Real Estate Stats; Workforce Housing & Regional Workforce Trends; Building Trust in an Age of Skepticism; Land Use Revenue Analysis; Tax Increment Financial Studies

Last Updated August 13, 2026



City Council and Mayor-Better Public Hearing Meeting

Aug 10, 2026 Study Session: Video, Presentation, Reports

Feb 9, 2026 Study Session: Report, Video, Presentation; Summarizing interviews, survey responses, scorecard and public forum 

Last Updated August 11, 2026



2026 City of Rochester: 2020 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Updates

Aug 10, 2026 City Council Study Session :The accompanying reports and presentation demonstrate how departments are integrating equity into their everyday work.   

Last Updated August 09, 2026



CHATEAU THEATRE OPERATING ANALYSIS UPDATE

Aug 10, 2026 City Council Study Session  Council to review planning-level capital investment needs identified through both the City’s facility assessment and the Legends Global operating analysis.

Last Updated August 09, 2026



Air Quality News

Aug 2026: Rochester Air Quality Alliance Marks Mid-Year Progress on Community Air Quality Initiatives

Sep 2025: The City of Rochester is offering another set of workshops to help residents improve indoor air quality, reduce utility costs, and enhance housing safety.

Last Updated August 07, 2026



Community Health Improvement Plan Priorities and Updates

2027 - 2029 Health Planning Improvement Priorities

2026 CHNA Newsletters: Jul 2026Jan 2026, 

2025 Newsletters: Admin Message, Oct 2025 Newsletter 

Ref: PB Report

Last Updated July 23, 2026



Housing as an Element of America's City for Health

Jul 2026: PB reporting -- Downtown population and housing boom

Sep 2025: DMC Housing Presentation at Rochester Housing Alliance September, 2025 Meeting 

  • Video Recording
  • Presentation Slides

Last Updated July 21, 2026



America's City for Heath and Older Adults Needs

Jul 2026: AARP Tech and Agining 

Mar 2026:Tech Enabled Aging In Place Talks Postings

Oct 2025 AI Summary of Dave Beal's PB Op Ed: "Include older adults in Rochester's Plans"

Last Updated July 20, 2026



Lifestyle Wellness

Jul 2026: Brain Health Series Workshops

Apr 2026: Rochester Mayor Proclamation 

March 2020: Rochester Mayor Proclamation  

Lotus Health Foundation Workshops 

Last Updated July 17, 2026



Sports Complex Phase 2 - Indoor Facilities

Jul 13, 2026: City Council Study Session - Funding Options for Indoor Phase 2 

Apr 27, 2026 City Council Study Session Community Engagement Rochester Regional Sports Center, Stadium & Sports Fields

Last Updated July 14, 2026



RPS Long Term Technology Plan

July 7, 2026 RPS Board Meeting: The Long Range Technology Plan (LRTP) serves as a comprehensive roadmap, defining the strategic direction for technology deployment and technical support within the district over the next three to five years.

Last Updated July 10, 2026



America's City for Health (ACH)

Jul 2026 PB Op Ed on America's City for Health and Wellness 

May 2026: DMC University Trademark Handling -The DMCC holds several DMC-related trademarks, including “Destination Medical Center,” “Discovery Square,” and “America’s City for Health.” 

References: Reimagine what can be done to fulfill the vision of ACH -- info LINKS

Last Updated July 09, 2026



Silver Lake Stadium Concept

The Rochester City Council has unanimously approved a six-month exclusive negotiation agreement with Madison-based Landmark Development to explore a potential sports-focused redevelopment of the Silver Lake Power Plant site.

Last Updated July 08, 2026



Mayo Clinic Bold. Forward. Unbound.Grainger Linear Park

Jul 6, 2026 City Council Lourdes Grainger Linear Park The project involves the construction of a 30-foot linear park

Last Updated July 07, 2026



Peace Plaza paver adjustment plan

Jul 6, 2026 City Council Meeting Paver Improvement

2025: City Council Study Session PB Reporting; DMCC Board Meeting Proceedings; Public Media Reporting: Post Bulleting, Star Tribune

 

Last Updated July 07, 2026



Sherman Mixed Housing Mayo Civic Center Parking Lot

July 6, 2026: City Council Meeting - Extension of agreement

May 2026 DMCC Board Meeting: Status Update

June 3, 2024 City Council Meeting 

Council action is requested to continue development negotiations with Sherman Associates and conditionally approve development assistance of up to $13,000,000 in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance and up to $3,000,000 in DMC General State Infrastructure Aid.  

Last Updated July 06, 2026



Rochester Transit Contract Award

Jul 6, 2026 City Council Meeting: Action Requested: Adopting a Resolution awarding a contract and facilities lease with Via Transit Twin Cities LLC for operating Rochester's public transportation system.

Last Updated July 06, 2026