Economic Development
The following are all future and past events that have impacts on economic development.
Note: For more info about the Destination Medication Center initiative, please visit Beam's DMC Document Portal.
| Start Date | Title | Description | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2024 11:30 AM | Pathways to a Vibrant, Just, and Equitable Rochester | Destination Medical Center and the City of Rochester, in partnership with Griot Arts and Barbershop Talks, invite the community to the next installment of the Equity Alliance Equity Series. This in-person event, titled Pathways to a Vibrant, Just, and Equitable Rochester, will take place on Wednesday, December 11, at 11:30 a.m. at the Chateau Theatre. The program will feature a dynamic panel discussion moderated by Nicole Asong Nfonoyim-Hara. | ('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'community engagement') |
| Nov 13, 2024 12:00 PM | Equity Alliance Equity Series Equity Eats: Power of Community Benefits Agreement | In this episode, we look at best practices to both understand the power of community benefits agreements and how to begin strong campaigns to secure community benefits agreements if the policy is fitting to the needs of the community. | ('DMC', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship', 'key', 'latino') |
| Nov 09, 2024 01:00 PM | Certification Workshops | Destination Medical Center, City of Rochester, Equity in the Built Environment Program, and the State of MN Appex Accelerator are partnering to host a series of Free “Certification Workshops” to help Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) and Targeted Group/Economically Disadvantaged/Veteran-Owned (TG/ED/VO) companies apply for certification. | ('city', 'DMC', 'workforce', 'Entrepreneurship') |
| Oct 30, 2024 05:30 PM | Financial Liberation Workshop | Financial Literacy, Credit Counseling, Leadership, Coaching, Personal Finance | ('NAACP', 'education', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') |
| Oct 09, 2024 12:00 PM | Equity Alliance Equity Series Equity Eats: Reviving Roots, Restoring Ecosystem Economies Through Indigenous Foodways | In this episode we will delve into the transformative mission of the mnfoodrescue.org Equity Eats initiatives that are at the forefront of restoring and promoting regenerative food systems across Minnesota. We explore how the initiatives revive Indigenous foodways, grounded in food web design, while also honoring the rich Indigenous history in Minnesota and the First Nations' right to food sovereignty. By | ('DMC', 'Diversity', 'latino', 'Entrepreneurship') |
| Oct 07, 2024 04:00 PM | SBDC: Hispanic Heritage Month Community Celebration | 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 | ('diversity', 'community engagement', 'Entrepreneurship') |
| Oct 05, 2024 10:00 AM | (Spanish) How to Start a Business from Scratch (Part 2) | 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. | ('diversity', 'community engagement', 'Entrepreneurship') |
| Sep 28, 2024 10:00 AM | (Spanish) How to Start a Business from Scratch (Part 1) | 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. | ('networking', 'diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') |
| Sep 26, 2024 09:30 AM | Sep 26, 2024 DMC Board Meeting | DMCC Form 990; Metrics; EDA Board President Comments; Private Development Funding Request; 2025 DMC Work Plan and Budget; Status reports | ('DMC', 'community engagement', 'key') |
| Sep 21, 2024 10:00 AM | (Spanish) Financial Literacy | 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. | ('diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') |
| Sep 19, 2024 04:00 PM | DMC Annual Meeting 2024 | 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 | ('DMC', 'community engagement', 'key') |
| Sep 18, 2024 12:00 PM | Latino Economic Development Center: Creating Generational Wealth One Entrepreneur at a Time | .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. | ('DMC', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship', 'key', 'latino') |
| Sep 18, 2024 11:30 AM | SOUTHERN MINNESOTA NON-TRADITIONAL FINANCING AND TA WORKSHOP | Know a small business that would benefit from non-traditional financing and technical assistance? Please join us to see how these services can benefit small businesses, including: • Partnering with conventional financing • Funding businesses with solely non-traditional financing programs • Technical assistance help such as business plans, cash flow projections, licensing questions, etc. | ('Entrepreneurship',) |
| Sep 16, 2024 06:00 PM | (Spanish) Finding your First Customers and sell without being salesy | Congratulations on your new endeavor! Now it’s time to sell! But most people do not like being “sold”… Now what? Learn where to find your first customers and how to sell without being pushy. | ('diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') |
| Aug 14, 2024 12:00 PM | Youth Engagement from the Youth Perspective | Discover the fundamentals of engaging with young people from the perspective of the Rochester Community Initiative (RCI), a 100% youth-led nonprofit. | ('Housing', 'DMC', 'Diversity', 'key') |
| Jul 10, 2024 11:30 AM | Lunch & Learn: Financial Literacy for Business Owners! | Upgrade your financial skills - for your business and personal life - at Red Wing Ignite's upcoming (and free!) Lunch & Learn program on Wednesday, July 10th. | ('commerce', 'community engagement', 'workforce', 'community') |
| Jul 10, 2024 12:00 PM | How Organizations Can Commit to Accessibility | We will explore how organizations can enhance their commitment to accessibility, ensuring inclusivity for all individuals. | ('DMC', 'Diversity', 'Housing', 'key', 'CMRC') |
| Jun 13, 2024 08:00 AM | 2024 Next Level Conference: TOGETHER, FASTER AND STRONGER | Welcome to REIMAGINE, the annual gathering of professionals, experts, business owners, and thought leaders in the business sector. Our conference is a unique platform where people come together to exchange ideas, build networks, and foster lasting partnerships. This year’s inaugural event promises to be bigger and better than other events you’ve been to thus far, with an impressive lineup of keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops, and ending with an expo. | ('Education', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') |
| Jun 12, 2024 12:00 PM | Investing in Community: Equitable Planning and Design Strategies in the Twin Cities and Beyond | As Rochester continues to grow, how can equitable design and planning strategies be utilized to help communities realize the benefits of improvements that are happening in their communities? This presentation will speak to anti-displacement strategies being utilized in the Rondo neighborhood of St. Paul, MN, through the Reconnect Rondo initiative; equitable engagement strategies in Rochester and El Paso, and the way that culture and context can shape park design in Denton, TX. The presentation is intended to start a conversation about how Rochester can learn from these projects and other initiatives to achieve equitable and restorative development. | ('DMC', 'Diversity', 'Housing', 'key', 'CMRC') |
| May 23, 2024 12:00 PM | 2024 DMC Collaborative Session | Joint gathering of the DMCC board, DMCC EDA board, Rochester City Council & Mayor, and Olmsted County board, along with their respective staff. Goals for the meeting: Allow organizations to share ideas: Learning each group’s priorities, | ('EDA', 'key', 'Entrepreneurship') |
