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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
Mar 11, 2025 09:00 AM RPS March 2025 Family Engagement Meeting: Respectful Conversations Workshop In-person workshop called Respectful Conversations, facilitated by Amy Anderson, Executive Director for Youth Voice, from the YMCA in the twin cities. ('RPS', 'youth', 'key', 'addiction', 'education')
Mar 01, 2025 12:00 PM BLACK EXCELLENCE EXPO Come see and support Black and Minority businesses in the local and surrounding areas ('diversity', 'NAACP', 'Entrepreneurship')
Mar 01, 2025 11:30 AM Common Cause: Community Townhall Directly ask your state legislators what they're doing to improve you everyday life! ('diversity', 'housing', 'governance', 'Culture', 'health', 'key', 'civic engagement')
Feb 26, 2025 10:00 AM A View of Black History Remembering the Past to Create a Better Future ('Diversity',)
Feb 25, 2025 05:00 PM Cradle to Career Plan Review Due Please review the attached slide deck and then complete the Google Form link below to share feedback. They asked that you please complete the form with your feedback by Tuesday, February 25th. ('youth', 'c2c', 'education', 'key')
Feb 15, 2025 05:30 PM UMR Black Student Union: Ebony Night Harlem Nights Roaring 20s ('diversity', 'Education', 'NAACP', 'UMR')
Feb 12, 2025 12:00 PM Safe Spaces at Work: Creating a Culture of Inclusion and Belonging In today’s evolving workplace landscape, fostering a culture of safety and inclusion is more critical than ever. With ongoing conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), employees and organizations alike are navigating challenges in creating environments where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered. ('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement')
Feb 12, 2025 10:00 AM Rochester Housing Alliance Feb 12, 2025 HEAR & HOMES Programs - Dave Reichart & April Sutor; Onward Civic Center Drive Presentation by Chris Osmundson; Olmsted County Building; HUD 515 Properties Data ('RAF', 'housing', 'openbeam', 'key')
Feb 11, 2025 10:00 AM RPS Feb 2025 Family Engagement Meeting: RPS Chemical Health Counseling During this session, our team of RPS Chemical Health Counselors will share insights into their work and its connection to families. This is a valuable opportunity to learn how they support students, access helpful resources for families, and partner with family-facing staff. ('RPS', 'youth', 'key', 'addiction', 'education')
Feb 10, 2025 01:00 PM Advancing Health Equity Empowering Immigrant and Refugee Communities ('health', 'diversity', 'key')
Feb 10, 2025 12:00 PM Feb 2025 Rochester Vision 2050 Community Engagement Our city has undertaken a broad array of initiatives to create a bright future for her citizens and constituencies. These should be guided by a clear, optimistic, aspirational vision. 2050: Far enough for limitless possibilities; close enough to begin today to serve Rochester’s next generation and beyond. Vision 2050 Steering Committee guides this initiative A large volunteer group will put “Vision in Action”, using co-design to engage the community to share ideas and priorities for Rochester’s future. ('co-design', 'governance', 'community', 'key', 'openbeam')
Feb 01, 2025 10:00 AM Reflection to Action: Human Rights, Racial Justice, and Lessons from Skin Deep Skin Deep is a PBS documentary written by Prexy Nesbitt and Marian Marzynski. The documentary examines the fight against legal, institutionalized racism in the United States and South Africa, from the 1950s through the 1990s, through interviews with the people who took their protests against segregation and inequality into the streets and beyond, forcing remarkable changes. To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity. ” - Nelson Mandela ('diversity', 'NAACP')
Jan 30, 2025 06:30 PM Sister City Trips to Japan & Germany Conducted by Ed-Ventures Travel On behalf of the Mayor's International Relations Committee, the purpose of the meeting is to provide information about our Japan and Germany trips and generate interest. ('education', 'diversity')
Jan 27, 2025 03:30 PM Jan 2025 City Council Study Session - Strategic Planning The start of the year, the completion of recent City elections, and the onset of the budget season present an opportunity to review, refine, and affirm the City's Strategic Priorities. The current priorities have been in place since 2021 and were updated in early 2023. For over a year, the City team has been guided by these refined priorities identified by the City Council in 2023: 1. Affordable Living 2. Economic Vibrancy and Growth Management 3. Quality Services ('Housing', 'key', 'governance')
Jan 25, 2025 12:00 PM 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration Celebrate the Year of the Snake at the 2025 Lunar New Year Festival! Asia Mall invites you to join us on Saturday and Sunday, January 25th and 26th, from 12PM-5PM. This event marks the third official Lunar New Year celebration since our opening. Join us for an unforgettable day of traditional performances, cultural showcases, and community spirit. ('culture', 'Diversity')
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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
Small Business Support Series: Marketing that works Sep 08, 2026 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM — Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce
Rochester Area Housing Alliance Sep 2026 Sep 09, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Virtual Meeting
Youth Voice as Community Expertise: Lessons from Rochester's First Youth Co-Design Lab Sep 09, 2026 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM — Zoom
25 Years After 9/11: Documentary Screening and Community Engagement Discussion Sep 10, 2026 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM — RCTC Hill Theatre, 851 30th Ave. SE
Small Business Support Series: Financials - Debts, Dollars, Decisions Sep 15, 2026 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM — Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce
Latino Fest 2026 Sep 19, 2026 12:00 PM - 07:00 PM — Chateau Theatre
Healthy Brain Workshop 6: Movement for Brain Health - Including QiGong Sep 21, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — 125 Live
Youth Leadership & Success Summit Sep 23, 2026 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM
September 24, 2026 DMCC Board Meeting Sep 24, 2026 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM — Mayo Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, MN 55904
2026 Rochester School Board Candidate Forum Sep 26, 2026 01:30 PM - 03:15 PM — Christ United Methodist Church
Upcoming events…
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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 September 08, 2026



RPS Board Introduction

 Sep 2026: Introducing Crystal Fairchild, Director of Equity & Organizational Development

 

Last Updated September 06, 2026



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Rochester Public Transit

Aug 23, 2026 City Council Study Session: Transit Financial Sustainability - Rochester Public Transit (RPT) is currently operating under financial conditions that are not sustainable over the long term.

Last Updated August 24, 2026



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2022-08-22 City Council Study Session on 2023 Supplemental Budget

Last Updated August 23, 2026



Economic Vibrancy & Growth Management

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Sep 2024 City Council Study Session: City teammates providing an update on this work, specifically regarding legacy public infrastructure projects, Unbound, infrastructure investments and regulatory milestones.  

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OpenBeam events log

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Broadway 309-317 Appeal of Certificate for Appropriateness

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Aug, 2026  PB reporting

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Transportation: ROCOG Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)

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2024 - 2027 Transportation Plan 

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National Community Survey

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SBDC Rochester, Spring 2025

Sep 2026: Small Business Support Series

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Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Barriers Study

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City Council and Mayor-Better Public Hearing Meeting

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Last Updated August 09, 2026



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

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Last Updated August 07, 2026



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  • Video Recording
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