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Sep 22, 2024 01:15 PM Unlock Your Future FAFSA ('c2c', 'Education', 'ACHLA') College Financial Support
Sep 21, 2024 03:00 PM NAACP: Break The Hate – Community Forum To Activate Change ('diversity', 'NAACP') To further this effort, we are launching a community empowerment initiative symbolizing the triumph of love over hatred and racism, with more details to be shared in the coming weeks.
Sep 21, 2024 10:00 AM (Spanish) Financial Literacy ('diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') 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.
Sep 19, 2024 06:00 PM Interfaith Convening September 19th, 2024 ('faith',)
Sep 19, 2024 04:00 PM DMC Annual Meeting 2024 ('DMC', 'community engagement', 'key') 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
Sep 18, 2024 12:00 PM Latino Economic Development Center: Creating Generational Wealth One Entrepreneur at a Time ('DMC', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship', 'key', 'latino') .At the Latino Economic Development Center, we understand the obstacles that our Latino communities face, and we help aspiring business owners to overcome those barriers to achieve their dreams - and create generational wealth while doing it.
Sep 18, 2024 11:30 AM SOUTHERN MINNESOTA NON-TRADITIONAL FINANCING AND TA WORKSHOP ('Entrepreneurship',) Know a small business that would benefit from non-traditional financing and technical assistance? Please join us to see how these services can benefit small businesses, including: • Partnering with conventional financing • Funding businesses with solely non-traditional financing programs • Technical assistance help such as business plans, cash flow projections, licensing questions, etc.
Sep 16, 2024 07:00 PM State of Rochester Public Schools 2024 ('RPS', 'education', 'key') In his first State of the School District Address, RPS Superintendent Kent Pekel will answer that question and provide an engaging overview of how Rochester Public Schools is working to meet those three essential psychological needs for more than 17,000 young people in our community. The event will also feature performances and observations from RPS students on the state of our schools, our school system, and our city.
Sep 16, 2024 06:00 PM (Spanish) Finding your First Customers and sell without being salesy ('diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') 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.
Sep 14, 2024 12:00 PM Latino Fest 2024 ('culture', 'Diversity', 'cmrc', 'community') Dance Get ready to move and groove to the infectious beats of Latino music! The air will be filled with the rhythm of salsa, merengue, bachata, and more. Don't be shy to join in on the dance floor – our talented dancers will gladly teach you a step or two! Food Indulge in a culinary adventure like no other! Savor the delectable flavors of traditional Latino cuisine. From tantalizing gorditas to mouthwatering mangonadas, your taste buds are in for an absolute treat! Culture This event is not just about celebration; it's about unity and fostering a sense of community. Latino Fest brings together diverse cultures under one roof, promoting understanding, friendship, and harmony. The event will be held inside and outside tentative of the weather
Sep 12, 2024 07:30 AM 3Q 2024 September Health HAPP Meeting ('CHNA', 'community', 'Health/Wellness', 'Health', 'public sector work product', 'key', 'health work product') CHAP Value Discussion: What value does the CHAP process bring to you/your organization? CHIP Collective Impact Discussion: How are we addressing the top health issues in Olmsted County?
Sep 11, 2024 10:00 AM Sep, 2024 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance: ('RAF', 'housing', 'openbeam', 'key') We have lots of interesting housing info for you at our next meeting! Overview of the Founders’ Pointe Project in Sheboygan, WI; Matt Durand will update us on the modular homes he is building in Claremont; Mark Engel will share an update on the many Olmsted County Housing Projects in the works
Sep 10, 2024 10:00 AM RPS September 2024 Family Engagement Meeting: Ignite Student Learning 2024 Referendum ('RPS', 'education', 'key') During our September meeting, RPS Superintendent, Dr. Kent Pekel, will lead an information session on the topic: "Ignite Student Learning 2024 Referendum.
Sep 08, 2024 10:00 AM C2C: Unlock Your Future ('time-sensitive', 'education', 'rctc') Financial Aid Specialists will be available to help students complete the FAFSA
Sep 05, 2024 11:30 AM MPR Regional Advisory Council ('MPR',)
Sep 03, 2024 09:00 AM ISAIAH: Voter Engagement Training ('Health/Wellness', 'community engagement', 'community health') ISAIAH invites members and leaders of community organizations to a training that will empower and challenge you to do this in the community you serve.
Aug 31, 2024 05:00 PM Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs: Community Listening Session ('Diversity',) Please share within your networks! This Listening Session for the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs hosted locally by COPAL Rochester and ACHLA will take place on Saturday, August 31 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A meal will be provided for attendees. Seats are limited, so the organizers are asking attendees to register to confirm their attendance.
Aug 27, 2024 01:00 PM August 2024 Rochester Vision 2050 Community Engagement ('key', 'governance', 'community', 'openbeam') Rochester Vision 2050 Help Shape Rochester's Future Rochester Mayor Kim Norton would like to hear your vision for Rochester’s next generation. Rochester Vision 2050 seeks your input to create a collective vision for our city's future. Your perspective helps to ensure that our policies, investments, and initiatives align with the collective will and wisdom of our community.
Aug 27, 2024 12:00 PM 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) open houses In Person () Residents are invited to learn more and comment on the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) during several open houses. The TIP, implemented by the Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments (ROCOG), outlines federally funded transportation improvements in the Rochester-Olmsted County metropolitan
Aug 26, 2024 04:00 PM 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) open houses In Person () Residents are invited to learn more and comment on the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) during several open houses. The TIP, implemented by the Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments (ROCOG), outlines federally funded transportation improvements in the Rochester-Olmsted County metropolitan
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October 2021 Activities

FORUM  WITH INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT DR. KENT PEKEL- October 21, 6:30 to 8:00:

In the City for Good will be presenting an online forum to give all in the community an opportuniy to hear from Rochester Public Schools Interim Superintendent Kent Pekel. Dr. Pekel will give an overview of his time so far in the district, along with more information on the strategic plan he will be proposing. Interested Rochester residents may submit questions ahead of time or during the meeting to be used in a Q&A time period after his primary presentation. The October 21 forum will be from 6:30 to 8.

 

Steering Committee- Tuesday, October 5, 4:00 p.m.

Topic: In the City for Good Steering Committee

Time: Oct 5, 2021 04:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

 Join Zoom Meeting

Contact [email protected] for Zoom info. 

 

Housing Team- Monday, October 11 7:00 p.m.

Our next In the City for Good Housing Team meeting will be on October 11 at 7 pm. We will be discussing the proposed Unified Development Code with Ryan Yetzer, Interim Deputy Director, Community Development for the City of Rochester leading the discussion along with others in the Community Development area. We will especially focus on what some of the proposed changes could mean related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and the role of ADUs in addressing the concerns around the affordability of workforce and senior housing. This will be an online meeting, with the link to be sent out later this week.

 

Age-Friendly- Oct 12th and 26th 2:30 to 4:00

Meeting Information:

Age-Friendly Olmsted County Planning Group

Tues. Oct 12 and 26

2:30pm - 4pm

 

Contact [email protected] for Zoom info

 

Social Services/Social Justice- Watch for info of upcoming November meeting

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