Project Impact(s):
Business Process, Children & Youth, Diversity and Inclusion, Economic Development, Education, Governance/Public Policy, Workforce Development, Vision/Identity
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Collaborators Lead Organization:
Journey to Growth Partnership
Contact:
Heather Holmes
; Email:
[email protected]
; Phone:
TBD
Known/Likely Collaborators:
Albert Lea Economic Development Agency (ALEDA)
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Diversity Council
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Journey to Growth Diversity and Inclusion Committee
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Journey to Growth Partnership
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Port Authority of Winona
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Red Wing Port Authority
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Rochester-Area Economic Development Inc (RAEDI)
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Rochester-area Chamber of Commerce
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Southeastern Minnesota League of Municipalities (SEMLM)
Potential Collaborators:
Community Networking Group (CNG)
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Impacts Major Impact:
Economic Development
PlanScape Impacts : Level 1:
Business Process, Children & Youth, Diversity and Inclusion, Economic Development, Education, Governance/Public Policy, Workforce Development, Vision/Identity
Level 2:
Education, Education, Business Process, Civic Engagement, Children & Youth, Diversity and Inclusion, Economic Diversification, STEM, Vision/Identity, Workforce Development
DMC Impacts:
Livable City, Arts & Culture, Technology, Health & Wellness, Education/Learning Environment
Community Health Impacts:
Type of Project
Planning, Programming
Links: RAEDI Website on J2G
Presentation
Updates
2014-12-20
Misc Info
Key Points:
- 501C3 formation to drive execution of the plan
- Staffing of agency
Key Initiatives Include:
- Create a regional brand and communications platform
- Create Leadership Teams to oversee development of the Rochester Area's target business sectors
- Formalize a best-practice startup acceleration program at the May Clinic Business Accelerator
- Develop a comprehensive graduate-retention program
- Identify, enhance and promote capital-formation resources
- Conduct a regional workforce gap
- Form a coalition to create a regional talent retention and attraction campaign
- Pursue regional transit service for high-volume weekday commuting periods
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Economic Development Related Event(s) => LINK
Reports on: Journey to Growth Plan
PB: "As part of J2G, lawmakers from Southeast Minnesota are seeking to create a $25 million revolving loan fund to spur business and entrepreneurial activity in the region’s towns and cities."
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More than 100 representatives from area cities and economic development organizations participated in the discussion about how J2G can accomplish its mission of diversifying the workforce and promoting towns surrounding Rochester as the Destination Medical Center (DMC) initiative, a medical tourism venture, attempts to draw people to visit, work and live in Rochester. J2G is a five-year regional economic growth strategy developed by Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc. (RAEDI) and the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce in which the cities of Chatfield and Spring Valley, among others, are partners.
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Other Community News and Reports having impacts on:
Business Process, Children & Youth, Diversity and Inclusion, Economic Development, Education, Governance/Public Policy, Workforce Development, Vision/Identity
Mar 2025 Newsletter: End birthright citizenship?
Apr 2024 Braver Angels Newsletter: 2024 National Convention; National Debate: Should we be colorblind?
Listen to (and learn from) the other side
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Mayor Communications
City of Rochester Mayor Kim Norton to attend the National League of Cities (NLC) 2025 Congressional City Conference in Washington, D.C. from March 8-12, 2025.
City of Rochester Mayor Kim Norton to attend the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) 93rd Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C.
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1. 2025 Sister City Trips: Japan, Germany
2. Rochester Sister City Application (Roles and Responsibilities)
3. Sister Cities Relationship Logs
4. IRC Meeting Logs
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DMC Feb 2025 Board Meeting Memo
City of Rochester Receives $84.92 Million Federal Grant for Transformative Link Bus Rapid Transit Project
LINK Progress Report to City Council
Rochester eyes TIF to support Transit Village, Public Parking
March 2, 2025 Update per PB Reporting
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“Year About Youth” – Celebrating and Supporting Rochester’s Young People
The City of Rochester and Mayor Kim Norton are excited to once again participate in the League of Minnesota Cities’ (LMC) annual Mayor for a Day Essay Contest.
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 Feb 6, 2025 DMCC
Feb 3, 2025 City Council Proceedings
PB Reporting
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 Saint Paul, MN – Minnesota is one of seven states selected to join The Next Phase of Dual Enrollment Policy Cohort, a new initiative from the College in High School Alliance (CHSA) that seeks to advance dual enrollment policies across the nation. The cohort also includes New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington.
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 Journie Juneteenth Recognition: 2025 Mr. & Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Recognition Application and Sponsorship Opportunities
The Juneteenth Experience Event at Mayo Civic
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 City Council Study Session:
Video Recording Link
Presentation
Collaboration Commitment
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 Press Release
Results Report
City Council Study Session
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 DMCC Feb 2025 Meeting Accountability and Metrics engagement:
Presentation, Memo and Video Recording
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 Feb 2025 DMC Board Meeting Report: Community Co-design, Equity Alliance Topics, Community Connection & Capacity Building, Pitch Event, Targeted Business Metrics, Affordable Housing
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 Feb 2025 DMC Board Meeting Key Topics:
Annual Report; Metrics and Accountability; 2nd Street SW Public Realm Enhancement; Public/Private Collaboration to advance City for Health brand; Video Recording
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 Authorizing finalization of negotiations with Seneca Foods Corporation to purchase the approximately 160 acres of property in the amount of $5,000,000 for the Rochester Sports and Recreation Complex, to be finalized by survey of the property.
PB Reporting
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ISIAH: Ask Rochester City Council to Ensure Equitable Benefit of the Regional Sports Complex: "We believe it’s important that this complex offer equitable community benefit to residents and particular families who lack accessible recreation spaces and affordable, structured programs for their children."
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