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Jan 10, 2024 12:00 PM Advancing Equity in the Built Environment 1. An overview of the City of Rochester’s and Destination Medical Center's adopted targeted business and workforce participation goals for 2024; 2. Equity in the Built Environment Program ('DMC', 'Diversity', 'Housing', 'key', 'CMRC')
Jan 09, 2024 10:00 AM RPS January 2024 Family Engagement Meeting Welcome: Meet parents and staff in person, enjoy refreshments (9:45-10:15) • Snapshot Spotlight on Host Site: Sunset Terrace Family Engagement Highlights (10:15-10:30) • Culturally responsive "Fostering Family Partnerships" interactive workshop led by Beth Martinez, Parent Advocate at Cradle to Career, and Khadija Ali, Parent Advisory Council Member and co-founder of Pamoja Women. (10:30-11:30) • Optional Tour of Sunset Terrace (11:30-11:45) ('RPS', 'diversity', 'rps', 'community', 'key', 'education')
Dec 12, 2023 05:30 PM Chaunukah with Chabad of Southern Minnesota ('faith', 'Diversity', 'community')
Dec 11, 2023 12:00 PM Mayo Clinic DEI: Pathway Programs Part II ('Diversity',)
Dec 09, 2023 11:30 AM Journie: Graduation Class of Fall 2023 We have reached a milestone in our journey 🎓 RSVP to join us: [email protected]. Our youth who suffer trauma in various ways have successfully completed the 8 Steps to Promotion Workshop. The workshop is an 8 week program that focuses on life skills. Despite the challenges they continue to face at home and in society they continued dedicating their time to personal growth. Because of that, we want to acknowledge their hard work and efforts by giving them memorable experiences outside of their local neighborhoods to expand their creative conscience. An investment in our youth is an investment in our future. Help us celebrate our local future leaders. Support our graduate field trip by donating to our GiveMN fundraiser link in our bio. This program is made possible by our amazing sponsors at @uwolmsted @125livemn ('youth', 'Education', 'diversity', 'key')
Dec 01, 2023 10:00 PM December 2023 Bi-Monthly Community Co-Design Meeting (By Invitation) We will be 1) offering updates on co-design projects and training, 2) sharing guidance and tools for co-design project preparation (what questions to ask, how much will it cost, how long will it take, etc), and 3) discuss future co-design opportunities, barriers, and ways we might be able to support them/you. ('DMC', 'diversity', 'openbeam', 'key', 'co-design')
Nov 22, 2023 12:00 PM Business Practices – a key lever to drive equity in the workplace and community Garfield Bowen Vice President of Social & Environmental Justice, 3M ('DMC', 'Diversity', 'CMRC', 'key')
Nov 14, 2023 10:00 AM RPS November 2023 Family Engagement Meeting at Franklin and MAF Elementary School Thank you to Principal Sam Pearson for welcoming us, to staff and families at Franklin for hosting our meeting, and special thanks to Jennine Staven (Franklin Family Engagement Liaison) and Intisar Khan (Franklin Community Schools Site Facilitator), who presented on Franklin Family Engagement & Community Schools Highlights. ('RPS', 'education', 'diversity', 'community')
Nov 11, 2023 04:30 PM ICAM: DIWALI CULTURAL EVENT Indian Cultural Association of Minnesota (ICAM), with the support of the Hindu Samaj Temple, will be organizing in person Diwali cultural event this year. This vibrant affair combines Music, Dance, and other attractions that have come to be intrinsically associated with Diwali. ('Diversity', 'Culture', 'openbeam', 'key', 'CMRC')
Nov 04, 2023 05:00 PM Rochester Branch of the NAACP, 2023 Freedom Fund Banquet - Thriving Together Uniting community, leaders, activists, and experts of all ages to build a brighter future for all of us. ('diversity', 'NAACP', 'openbeam')
Nov 03, 2023 12:00 PM CMRC Special Meeting: BUILD Up Trust Open meeting to gauge interests in coordinating NIH Build Up Trust Grant or future similar opportunities. ('mental health', 'Diversity', 'health', 'openbeam', 'key', 'CMRC')
Oct 28, 2023 11:00 AM Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage: Rochester Listening Session Discuss the State of Black and African Communities in Rochester. Open to the Public ('Diversity', 'cmrc', 'governance')
Oct 27, 2023 05:30 PM 2023 IMAA Presents Pearl Gala Become a Partner in Empowering, Advancing & Redefining Lives by joining us at the 2023 Pearl Gala benefitting Rochester’s Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association Be a part of this inspiring journey, where together, we create a future of empowerment, beauty, and value for all. ('diversity', 'imaa', 'community', 'immigrant', 'CMRC')
Oct 26, 2023 10:00 AM 2023 Fall Co-design Leadership Training Session 2 Option 2 Co-design has become a valued and effective community-centric approach to developing healthy and equitable projects, policies, and practices in the Rochester region. However, we have also seen what can happen if co-design is co-opted as just another “box” to be checked. If you are not familiar, co-design is an approach to encourage, compensate, and prioritize the inclusion of diverse populations throughout the design and development process. We would like to invite you to participate in training sessions designed to proactively ensure that those leading organizations and projects are able to create meaningful co-design opportunities and structures for shared decision-making in the work that you do. ('diversity', 'dmc', 'co-design')
Oct 25, 2023 12:00 PM Data-informed tools to drive racial equity and inclusion within organizations Data-informed tools to drive racial equity and inclusion within organizations: the Racial Equity Dividends Indices ('DMC', 'Diversity', 'Housing', 'key', 'data', 'CMRC')
Oct 25, 2023 08:00 AM Next Level Conference: Inspiring Beginnings Organized in Rochester, Minnesota, each year in cities across the United States, Small Business Forum will host a two-day event that brings together hundreds of restless minds united by their passion for business. 1 Learn from and be inspired by renowned individuals from business and beyond – a blend of content comprised of CEOs, entrepreneurs, innovators, thinkers, and celebrities. 2 The conference focuses on the issues most relevant to today’s businesspeople, stimulating new thinking and inspiring action. 3 It provides a unique exclusive networking environment to connect with business leaders. ('Education', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship')
Oct 24, 2023 01:00 PM 2023 Fall Co-design Leadership Training Session 2 Option 1 Co-design has become a valued and effective community-centric approach to developing healthy and equitable projects, policies, and practices in the Rochester region. However, we have also seen what can happen if co-design is co-opted as just another “box” to be checked. If you are not familiar, co-design is an approach to encourage, compensate, and prioritize the inclusion of diverse populations throughout the design and development process. We would like to invite you to participate in training sessions designed to proactively ensure that those leading organizations and projects are able to create meaningful co-design opportunities and structures for shared decision-making in the work that you do. ('diversity', 'dmc', 'co-design')
Oct 23, 2023 04:30 PM October 23, 2023 CMRC Meeting Topics Include: NIH Build UP Trust Challenge, Protect Minnesota, City of Rochester Sales Tax, RCTC CTE Feedback, Olmsted County Park Co-design ('Diversity', 'CMRC', 'key')
Oct 23, 2023 04:30 PM October 23, 2023 CMRC Meeting Topics Include: NIH Build UP Trust Challenge, Protect Minnesota, City of Rochester Sales Tax, RCTC CTE Feedback, Olmsted County Park Co-design ('Diversity', 'CMRC', 'key')
Oct 23, 2023 12:00 PM Nonprofit Consortium: Commitment to Racial Justice Updates An informational meeting to discuss the upcoming changes to the Commitment to Racial Justice. The undersigned are strongly encouraged to attend! ('Diversity', 'npc')
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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
Healthy Brain Workshop 5: Food as Medicine Aug 17, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — 125 Live
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
Healthy Brain Workshop 6: Movement for Brain Health - Including QiGong Sep 21, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — 125 Live
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
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Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Barriers Study

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

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Air Quality News

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Community Health Improvement Plan Priorities and Updates

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2026 CHNA Newsletters: Jul 2026Jan 2026, 

2025 Newsletters: Admin Message, Oct 2025 Newsletter 

Ref: PB Report

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

  • Video Recording
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America's City for Heath and Older Adults Needs

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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"

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Lifestyle Wellness

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Lotus Health Foundation Workshops 

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Sports Complex Phase 2 - Indoor Facilities

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RPS Long Term Technology Plan

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America's City for Health (ACH)

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