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Oct 08, 2024 10:00 AM RPS October 2024 Family Engagement Meeting: Literacy, the Read Act, and Family Engagement ('RPS', 'education', 'key') This session will focus on Literacy, the Read Act, and Family Engagement, featuring a presentation by Heather Klavetter, RPS Director of Academics for Elementary Education. We'll explore how these topics impact K-12 families and share updates on RPS Literacy Initiatives.
Oct 07, 2024 04:00 PM SBDC: Hispanic Heritage Month Community Celebration ('diversity', 'community engagement', 'Entrepreneurship') The celebration will consist of: The first networking event for Spanish speaking small business owners Resource tables/Spanish speaking representatives from organizations in town that provide resources for Spanish speaking small business owners An introduction to the organizations that made the event possible An introduction to the instructors and their affiliations (SBDC, ACHLA Alliance of Chicanos, Hispanics and Latin Americans) and the SBA) Certificates awarded to the small business owners who participated in our workshops
Oct 05, 2024 10:00 AM (Spanish) How to Start a Business from Scratch (Part 2) ('diversity', 'community engagement', 'Entrepreneurship') 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.
Oct 04, 2024 05:30 PM 2024 IMAA Presents Pearl Gala ('diversity', 'imaa', 'community', 'immigrant', 'CMRC') Celebrate IMAA’s 40th anniversary and support our mission. Become a Partner in Empowering, Advancing & Redefining Lives by joining us at our annual fundraising event. Be a part of the inspiring journey, where together, we create a future of empowerment, beauty, and value for all.
Oct 04, 2024 07:00 PM ICAM: Garba & DANDIA Night ('Culture', 'Diversity', 'community') For the First Time in Rochester - ICAM presents Eight Person Music Band from Gujarat to get you dancing the night away at the Garba and Dandiya Dance Festival of India! Garba is a dance that honors, worships, and celebrates the feminine form of divinity.
Oct 02, 2024 05:30 PM Global Mayor's Challenge Update () Please join us for dinner and an update on the Global Mayor’s Challenge. The evening will have discussion, engagement, and feedback on where we are headed with the Equity in the Built Environment program.
Sep 30, 2024 03:30 PM City Council Study Session ('key', 'governance', 'community', 'openbeam') Supporting Transformation
Sep 28, 2024 05:00 PM C.E.R.T. 3rd Annual Gala ('public safety', 'Diversity', 'cmrc', 'civic engagement') Please join us in celebrating dedicated Community members that have rendered outstanding services and support to our Community.
Sep 28, 2024 10:00 AM (Spanish) How to Start a Business from Scratch (Part 1) ('networking', 'diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') 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.
Sep 27, 2024 08:30 AM 2024 EduTech Outlook ('higher ed', 'Education', 'openbeam', 'STEM') The greater Rochester area possesses a strong and engaged collection of higher education institutions. These organizations play an important role in training the future workforce and next generation of leaders. In addition, these educational institutions employ a significant number of people in the region. It is critical for the business community to maintain a close relationship with higher ed, and the EduTech Outlook is an event which provides this opportunity. From updates on projects and initiatives, to identifying emerging workforce trends, this annual event connects businesses and education leaders to discuss collaboration and engagement opportunities between the private and educational sectors.
Sep 26, 2024 06:30 PM In the City for Good Rochester City Council Candidates ('community',) Rochester City Council Candidates September 26, 2024
Sep 26, 2024 05:00 PM The Power of Your Story ('mental health', 'diversity', 'youth', 'openbeam', 'united way') A Mental Health Workshop for Youth
Sep 26, 2024 09:30 AM Sep 26, 2024 DMC Board Meeting ('DMC', 'community engagement', 'key') DMCC Form 990; Metrics; EDA Board President Comments; Private Development Funding Request; 2025 DMC Work Plan and Budget; Status reports
Sep 23, 2024 04:30 PM CMRC September 2024 Meeting Place Holder (Canceled) ('CHNA', 'community', 'Health/Wellness', 'Health', 'public sector work product', 'health work product', 'CMRC') Potential Topics: CMRC Updates; Age Friendly Olmsted County; Rochester Vision 2050; Co-design
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.
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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 InTheCityForGood@gmail.com 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 DBeal@familyservicerochester.org for Zoom info

 

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

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