Economic Development
The following are all future and past events that have impacts on economic development.
Note: For more info about the Destination Medication Center initiative, please visit Beam's DMC Document Portal.
| Start Date | Title | Description | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 11:45 AM | Marking 10 Years of the DMC Initiative | We will welcome former Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton and other special guests for this important occasion. We hope you can join us. | ('dmc',) |
| Apr 16, 2025 09:30 AM | DMC 2025 Real Estate Development and Investment Summit (4/16/25) | Leveraging tech-enabled housing to deliver better health and better healthcare outcomes. The 2025 Real Estate Development and Investment Summit, presented by Destination Medical Center and ULI Minnesota is a one-day event highlighting the demand and opportunity for development in Rochester, MN. | ('housing', 'dmc', 'key', 'Entrepreneurship') |
| Apr 12, 2025 01:00 PM | Certification Workshops | Destination Medical Center, City of Rochester, Equity in the Built Environment Program, and the State of MN Appex Accelerator are partnering to host a series of Free “Certification Workshops” to help Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) and Targeted Group/Economically Disadvantaged/Veteran-Owned (TG/ED/VO) companies apply for certification. | ('city', 'DMC', 'workforce', 'Entrepreneurship') |
| Mar 25, 2025 05:00 PM | Collider Cup & Expo 2025 | The Collider Cup is a business pitch competition, celebrating the graduation of our latest Co-Starters at Collider cohort. | ('commerce', 'diversity', 'workforce', 'Entrepreneurship', 'collider') |
| Feb 06, 2025 09:30 AM | Feb 2025 DMCC Board Meeting | ('DMC',) | |
| Oct 30, 2024 05:30 PM | Financial Liberation Workshop | Financial Literacy, Credit Counseling, Leadership, Coaching, Personal Finance | ('NAACP', 'education', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') |
| Oct 05, 2024 10:00 AM | (Spanish) How to Start a Business from Scratch (Part 2) | 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') |
| Sep 28, 2024 10:00 AM | (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 26, 2024 09:30 AM | Sep 26, 2024 DMC Board Meeting | DMCC Form 990; Metrics; EDA Board President Comments; Private Development Funding Request; 2025 DMC Work Plan and Budget; Status reports | ('DMC', 'community engagement', 'key') |
| Sep 21, 2024 10:00 AM | (Spanish) Financial Literacy | Join SBA’s Minnesota District Office to discuss strategies for strong financial management. Learn how to utilize your financial statements to become better-positioned and understand the importance of financial literacy to the success of your business. Topics include: Bookkeeping, Financial Statements, Cash Flow, Business Financing, & Access to Capital. | ('diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') |
| Sep 19, 2024 04:00 PM | DMC Annual Meeting 2024 | Description This year the DMC annual meeting will highlight public space assets in our community, celebrate the several 2024 milestones, provide the opportunity to connect with members and organizations in the community and learn about what is on the horizon for the following year. The evening includes gathering outside with strategic activities coordinated by community partners and a program. We hope to see you there. 4:00-5:30pm Open House Highlighting Strategic Initiatives and Networking 5:30-6:00pm Program 6:30-7:00pm Networking and Light Bites | ('DMC', 'community engagement', 'key') |
| Sep 16, 2024 06:00 PM | (Spanish) Finding your First Customers and sell without being salesy | Congratulations on your new endeavor! Now it’s time to sell! But most people do not like being “sold”… Now what? Learn where to find your first customers and how to sell without being pushy. | ('diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') |
| Jun 13, 2024 08:00 AM | 2024 Next Level Conference: TOGETHER, FASTER AND STRONGER | Welcome to REIMAGINE, the annual gathering of professionals, experts, business owners, and thought leaders in the business sector. Our conference is a unique platform where people come together to exchange ideas, build networks, and foster lasting partnerships. This year’s inaugural event promises to be bigger and better than other events you’ve been to thus far, with an impressive lineup of keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops, and ending with an expo. | ('Education', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') |
| May 23, 2024 12:00 PM | 2024 DMC Collaborative Session | Joint gathering of the DMCC board, DMCC EDA board, Rochester City Council & Mayor, and Olmsted County board, along with their respective staff. Goals for the meeting: Allow organizations to share ideas: Learning each group’s priorities, | ('EDA', 'key', 'Entrepreneurship') |
| May 23, 2024 09:30 AM | May 23, 2024 DMCC Board Meeting | Destination Medical Center status include: metrics, DMC agency reporting, projects updates | ('EDA', 'key', 'Entrepreneurship') |
| Apr 02, 2024 12:30 PM | 2025 Minnesota Joint Disparity Public Forum 1 | ('Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') | |
| Feb 15, 2024 04:00 PM | DEED and Other Small Business Resources for a Free Small Business Event | In Celebration of Black History Month. Building your Business from the Ground Up Thursday, February 15, 2024 4 – 7 pm - Exhibitor open house featuring lenders, business | ('education', 'community engagement', 'Entrepreneurship') |
| Feb 01, 2024 09:30 AM | Feb 1, 2024 DMCC Board Meeting | Five year DMC Plan Heads Up, Shared Lab Spaces, Riverfront Small Area Plan 2.0, UMR developing human potential for healthcare industry, Bioech Hub, West Transit | ('EDA', 'key', 'Entrepreneurship') |
| Nov 18, 2023 08:30 AM | Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit - The 16th Annual National IES | The Summit helps drive success for immigrant-owned businesses. Join our educational workshops to make connections and learn ways to accelerate your business. Minorities and those new to business are encouraged to attend. | ('Entrepreneurship',) |
| Nov 17, 2023 09:30 AM | November 17, 2023 DMCC Board Meeting | Five year DMC Plan Heads Up, Shared Lab Spaces, Riverfront Small Area Plan 2.0, UMR developing human potential for healthcare industry, Bioech Hub, West Transit | ('EDA', 'key', 'Entrepreneurship') |
