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Diversity in Business Resource (DIBR Registry)
An electronically formatted resource to provide information and contacts targeting diverse individuals interested in starting a business in our J2G region
Confirmed: Journey to Growth Diversity and Inclusion Committee ; Journey to Growth Partnership ; OpenBeam
Potential: Diversity Council
Work with Diversity Council, openBEAM.net IT and other groups to design and build this electronic registry in accordance to the evolving design specification.
Minority groups have better access to business startup opportunities
Number of minority-owned businesses
Hubsource.mn (employment hub) ; Intercultural Center, Rochester (Creating a 21st Century Community Space) ; Journey to Growth Plan ; Multicultural Center Concept ; SE Mn Together: A regional community growth initiative ; Update Intercultural Cities Initiative (ICI) Index ; We are More
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Status/News
In June J2G D/I Committee meeting, though Al Lun has built a prototype, decision was made to connect with J2G board for its guidance on the future of this project.
In the April 25 J2G D&I meeting, it was determined since the diversity/inclusion resources registry concept fits the mssion of Diversity Council, Dee Sabol and Al Lun will discuss how Diversity Council as J2G D&I implementation agent may take the registry work forward.
Al Lun's starting a conversation and a document to specify the requirements of DIBR.
Al Lun met with Duane Sauke, co-chair, Journey to Growth Diversity/Inclusion Committee, on 2015-10-27 to exchange ideas on how to proceed with the Diversity Beam to implement the online diversity assets resource (DBR) concept. How does Diversity Beam work? Duane will touch upon our discussions at the next J2G D&I meeting.
I made this presentation to J2G D&I team several months ago. Like many past presentations I have made to similar audience, it is uncertain how much of the information I wanted to impart hit home.
I have since grown accustomed to this unknowing nature of technical knowledge sharing with members who have different backgrounds, different needs.
Update Intercultural Cities Initiative (ICI) Index
The Intercultural City Initiative is a bold effort on the part of a wide variety of organizations and individuals to align the collective power, creativity, expertise, and energy of our cities toward a future of inclusive growth. Inspired by the comprehensive and coordinated approach of the Council of Europe Intercultural City program, Minnesota’s Intercultural City Initiative is focused on using high leverage influence strategies to realize this future faster.
Confirmed: Alliance of Chicanos, Hispanics and Latin American--Rochester ; City of Rochester, MN ; County of Olmsted, MN ; CultureBrokers, LLC ; Journey to Growth Diversity and Inclusion Committee ; OpenBeam ; Rochester Public Schools
Potential: IMAA
America's City for Health ; Apply "Community of Excellence" framework to Greater Rochester ; Discovery Walk Co-designing ; Diversity Council Rochester Area Racial Attitude Survey ; Envisioning a 21st Century City: Regional Issues, Global Perspectives ; Intercultural Center, Rochester (Creating a 21st Century Community Space) ; Journey of Peace ; Journey to Growth Plan ; Locks of Compassion ; Rochester A City of Compassion (RocCoC) ; Rochester World Festival
Comment at the 3/18/2024 City Council Meeting:
To act on September 21, 2020 council resolutions for the city staff to develop a Intercultural City action plan.
(1) City Council approved ICI Resolution
(2) City Council Study Session on ICI Index
The City of Rochester, in partnership with the Diversity Council and others, announced the release of the draft Intercultural Cities Initiative program index report and an upcoming virtual site visit.
Updating the city council on the ICI workgroup summary of ICI data.
On Wednesday, June 13th, 2018 at 11:00 am, the Journey to Growth team, the City of Rochester and citizens of Rochester will gather in the City Hall Atrium for a special Signing Ceremony, designating Rochester as the first U.S. City to join the Council of Europe’s ICI (Intercultural Cities Initiative) program.
Met with mayor Brede and Randy Staver to discuss city participation and support
Intercultural Center, Rochester (Creating a 21st Century Community Space)
A Place for All. Third Sector's shared space concept would provide a common entry point to community resources through its "front door" concept. Seeking 40,000 - 50,000 sf of public space for 3 core uses. Community Cultural Center providing interactive gathering spaces for civic engagement, education, celebration. Community Front Door offering a centralized entry point for individuals seeking access to community resources and activities. Nonprofit COOP functions as the enterprise, funding general operations for the entire facility while creating operational efficiencies for NPOs.
Confirmed: Community Mobilization Resource Coalition (CMRC) ; DMC EDA ; Diversity Council ; Rochester Area Nonprofit Consortium ; Rochester Farmers Markets ; Rochester-Area Economic Development Inc (RAEDI)
Potential: City of Rochester, MN ; County of Olmsted, MN ; Experience Rochester ; Sherman Associates
America's City for Health ; Destination Medical Center (DMC) ; Envisioning a 21st Century City: Regional Issues, Global Perspectives ; Multicultural Center Concept ; Riverfront Small Area Plan ; Rochester Intercultural Economic Exchange (RICE)
Al Lun and Kim Sin presentation of ICR concept at the May 25, 2023 DMC Real Estate Summit
Three community markets that could fit into the Community Hall concept: 2022 Winter Market (Golden Market Space) & Summer Night Market, Shared Kitchen
(1) Concept flyer of 21st Century Intercultural Space expressed as a Community Hall. (2) Community spaces examples from other communities.
We are More
A visual display of the economic and human diversity that comprises the 8 county J2G region. Theme: "We are More" Develop a showcase collage of pictures from communities and cultures highlighting regional locations and sources. Use the model similar to the "Race Exhibit"
Confirmed: Journey to Growth Diversity and Inclusion Committee ; Rochester Arts Center
Potential: Diversity Council ; IMAA
Bystander to Upstander ; DMC In the Middle of Everywhere (DMC Marketing Plan) ; Facing Race ; Race Exhibit in SE MN ; Regional Video Projects
WAM final exhibit took place in June at Mayo Clinic.
We Are More traveling art exhibit
Ian Mwangi updated the audience on a proposed new photography exhibit, which will help display the area's diversity.
"We want to show that we are more inclusive," he said.
To do that, they are reaching out to professional and amateur photographers to submit photos showing that inclusiveness. The committee will chose the photos that best depict "economic diversity and inclusivity."
The resulting photo exhibit, We are More" will then tour the region in late 2016.
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2025-04-23: Grant Application Status
The Coalition of Asian American Leaders (CAAL) is thrilled to announce the launch of CAAL Ignite, a new grant program offering $10,000–$15,000 to individuals, nonprofits, and small businesses in Minnesota’s Asian American community.
Mayo Clinic re-names its diversity and inclusion office as ‘Office of Belonging’
Breathing Study: Enhancing Brain and Mental Health through Breathing Practice
Mobilizing Olmsted Voices for Equity (M.O.V.E.) team attending IAP2 Midwest Spring Conference
"Building relationships of trust with community members"
Rochester NAACP and AD MERG to Host Homeownership & Wealth-Building Workshop on April 12. This workshop aims to equip community members with the tools and knowledge needed to achieve homeownership and build generational wealth. The workshop will feature a panel discussion, wealth building strategies, educational resources, and Q & A session.
Mar 2025 News and Call for Actions
Feb 2025 News and Call for Actions
Jan 2025 Rochester Faith in MN Calendar and Strategic Missions
RWJF is launching the Local Data for Equitable Communities grant program that supports collecting, analyzing, and using data to catalyze action on timely issues within communities.
1. 2025 Sister City Trips: Japan, Germany
2. Rochester Sister City Application (Roles and Responsibilities)
3. Sister Cities Relationship Logs
4. IRC Meeting Logs
Journie Juneteenth Recognition: 2025 Mr. & Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Recognition Application and Sponsorship Opportunities
The Juneteenth Experience Event at Mayo Civic
Feb 2025 DMC Board Meeting Report: Community Co-design, Equity Alliance Topics, Community Connection & Capacity Building, Pitch Event, Targeted Business Metrics, Affordable Housing
(1) 2025 Blank History Month Press Release (2) 2024 Black History Month Press Release
(3) 2023 Black History Month Press Release (4) 2022 Black History Month Press Release;
(5) 2021 Black History Month Press Release
W.K. Kellogg Foundation Publication: Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Guidebook: "Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) is a proven method for activating our collective dreams for our children. It enables communities to look at the root cause of the issues children and families face, namely racism; to begin healing from trauma and the embedded belief system that upholds racism; and to envision and build a more equitable future."
