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Community of Wellness Symposium on Stress Management May 07, 2022 05:00 PM May 08, 2022 01:40 PM
2025 Minnesota Joint Disparity Public Forum 1 Apr 02, 2024 01:30 PM Mar 28, 2024 08:27 AM
Ethiopian Heritage Day Aug 20, 2022 08:00 PM Aug 15, 2022 01:00 PM
UMR and Mayo Clinic: Health disparities within Native & Indigenous Communities Apr 19, 2022 06:30 PM Apr 13, 2022 07:25 AM
DEED Innovation Roundtable Apr 14, 2022 01:00 PM Apr 25, 2022 09:47 AM Commissioner of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Steve Grove
Training for Good: A Primer on Nonprofit Finances Apr 14, 2022 03:00 PM Apr 07, 2022 07:44 AM A Primer on Nonprofit Finances Convened by Rochester Area Nonprofit Consortium & Sponsored by Home Federal
Panel Session for Still We Rise: Rochester’s Black Legacy Apr 19, 2024 01:00 PM Mar 12, 2024 05:57 PM This special event is open to all community members, while centering black voices and lived experiences. Lunch will be provided by Jersey Jo’s. Registration is required for food planning purposes. Please use the link below to register.
Join Us for Health Talks Jan 20, 2024 02:00 PM Jan 18, 2024 10:33 AM Dietary Guide for Ankle Arithritis
Business Development Exchange (BDX) - Budget Development 101 Jul 20, 2022 03:55 PM Jun 29, 2022 07:22 AM
AFP Southern Minnesota Chapters Joint Meeting Jun 14, 2022 05:00 PM Jun 06, 2022 11:09 AM
Mayo Clinic Walleye Tank Life Science Pitch Competition Dec 01, 2023 05:00 PM Nov 18, 2023 09:32 AM Join us December 1st from 3:00pm - 5:00pm in Rochester, MN to celebrate life science innovators and entrepreneurs! Click here to register to attend Walleye Tank, Ice Fishing Edition 2023
IMAA Virtual Walk Around the World Jun 21, 2020 02:00 PM Jun 04, 2020 09:01 AM
DEED Informational Session for the Minnesota Expanding Opportunity Fund Program Nov 20, Nov 20, 2023 04:00 PM Nov 15, 2023 09:36 AM The Minnesota Expanding Opportunity Fund Program is a new state-funded program providing low-interest loans to nonprofit corporations. Lenders can receive up to $600,000 at one time to provide loans to the small businesses they serve. Applicants must be CDFIs that are currently enrolled and active in one or more federally-funded state programs
April 6 CNG Steering Committee Meeting Apr 06, 2016 08:30 AM Jul 10, 2024 09:33 AM CNG has a general oral agreement with DMC, J2G to use Minnesota Compass as a common data source and Wilder Research as the contractor. There has been a verbal agreement with DMC and J2G to work toward using a common set of indicators for broad measures of community economic and social vitality and well-being. In addition, Wilder Research is developing a contract with DMC for the specific indicators that DMC will require. It is anticipated that Journey to Growth will contract with Wilder Research to assist it with the county profiles that it anticipates developing.
OpenBeam Chat about Collaboration Opportunities Dec 02, 2020 12:00 PM Nov 14, 2022 10:30 AM Opportunity for a more systematic (process/IT) framework to execute American City for Health. DMC Strategic Shift in next 5 year implementation
City and County: Table Circle Discussions Jun 07, 2022 07:30 PM May 20, 2022 05:42 PM
April 28, 2016 CNG Large Group Meeting Agenda Apr 28, 2016 09:00 AM Jun 14, 2016 10:23 AM
CNG January 28, 2015 Meeting Agenda Jan 28, 2016 09:00 AM Jul 10, 2024 09:29 AM Agenda: 1. Pete Giesen, Director of Public Health, Olmsted County Public Health Services on some new health policy strategies. Healthy Community Design: Recommendations by Olmsted County Public Health Services Advisory Board CNG members inputs: Please review this recommendation table and send any comments to Pete giesen.pete@co.olmsted.mn.us 2. Updates on transit 3. JoAnn Stormer: Quick update on Community dashboard initiative.
Luther College Rochester Spring 2024 Semester Seminar Project Presentations May 14, 2024 05:00 PM May 16, 2024 05:46 PM Student project proposal presentations
2025 Minnesota Joint Disparity Study Public Forum 2 Apr 04, 2024 07:30 PM Apr 03, 2024 10:21 AM
Zumbro Valley Medical Society Eye Care Clinic Jun 29, 2024 04:00 PM Jun 27, 2024 07:22 PM Free eye exams, free optical care, free glasses
MPR: Implicit Bias Workshop for Regional District Advisory Committee Members Jun 07, 2022 10:30 AM May 20, 2022 11:14 AM
RISE for Equity: Reflect, Inspire, Strengthen & Empower 2022 Jul 23, 2022 04:00 PM Jun 28, 2022 10:11 AM
Commemoration of Peace Plaza May 18, 2022 06:00 PM May 13, 2022 10:53 AM
Economic and Cultural Exchange (Invitation Only) May 11, 2022 01:00 PM Jun 22, 2022 09:27 AM Explore the cultural and economic development connectivity potential between MN Metro and Rochester-area resources from a BIPOC perspective and specifically from an MN Asian perspective
Community of Wellness Life Style Medicine Apr 22, 2023 04:00 PM Apr 25, 2023 09:07 PM Lotus Health Foundation, the non-profit arm of Rochester Clinic, is hosting the 5th annual Community Wellness Symposium Friday, April 21st and Saturday, April 22nd at St. Mary’s University in Rochester. Event theme - LIFESTYLE MEDICINE: Freedom from Chronic Diseases.
Community of Wellness Life Style Medicine May 06, 2022 04:30 PM May 08, 2022 01:37 PM The Compass to Your Well-Being
Rochester PRIDE May 20, 2023 05:00 PM May 19, 2023 12:16 PM
June 7, 2022 CHAP QI Meeting Jun 07, 2022 02:00 PM Apr 26, 2023 07:42 AM Quality Improvement Status
The Arc Minnesota Call for Visual Artists (Application Deadline) May 20, 2022 05:10 PM May 13, 2022 10:07 AM
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Upcoming Events
Healing in Community: From Grieve to Grounding Jul 16, 2025 05:30 PM - 08:00 PM — Open Book – Performance Hall, 1011 Washington Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55415
Community Joins John Lewis Day of Action Jul 17, 2025 04:30 PM - 07:00 PM — Soldiers Field
ICAM: Utsav 2025 (Festival of Colors) Jul 19, 2025 04:30 PM - 08:30 PM — Peace Plaza, Downtown, Rochester, MN
Latino Fest 2025 Sep 20, 2025 12:00 PM - 07:00 PM — Chateau Theater (Peace Plaza)
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