Project Impact(s):
Best Practice, Business Process, Diversity and Inclusion, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship
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Creating an America City for Health
SE MN (greater Rochester) is undergoing tremendous change. We have the DMC initiative which declares that we will be an America City for Health. We also know from initiatives such as Journey to Growth and Intercultural Cities Initiative that as much as we strive to sustain and grow our leadership in the healthcare industry we must also work on diversifying our economy. To make it happen we also must improve and work on the human ecosystem that underpins the regional economy.
While Mayo Clinic is the preeminent healthcare provider in the world, the next phase of leadership for our region must also be in the space of wellness provisioning and caring -- building an environment that is conducive to health and wellness.
We also know the world is changing -- it's fast-paced, entrepreneur and globally connected. And there are choices for medical destination. The future of Rochester and SE MN though bright and promising requires intentional design to forestall any below-the-surface impediments that hinder our regional growth journey.
And there are some concerning indicators.
SE MN, Olmsted County, Rochester - Regional Backdrop and Growth Roadblocks
In the recent Rochester City survey, the number 1 attribute respondents like about Rochester is that it is a small town. And the number 1 concern they have is growth. Given these results, how should community leaders, growth advocates interpret the local reality and desire? What actions are called for to ensure as Rochester population grows in parallel with increase in diversity and demographics changes, that there is companion plan to bring about needed cultural transformation so that growth does not forsake the "small town" feel.
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Envisioning a 21st Century City:
Diversity Council is presenting a series of talks to invite region thought leaders, decision makers and stakeholders to an evening of conversations and learning to support Diversity Council's effort to spark multi-cultural transformation impetus for SE MN.
Each of these events offer:
- A memorable experience for Diversity Council donors and supporter
- Special and distinctive venue
- Thoughtful conversations
- Learning experience on global perspectives
Coming out of the event, after more in touch with global perspectives, our guests will have increased commitment to go beyond investing in more than brick and mortar and to work on and support cultural transformation.
Past Events
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Other Community News and Reports having impacts on:
Best Practice, Business Process, Diversity and Inclusion, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship
Home Ownership Creation Program - Prairie Ridge: "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, MN hereby approves the contribution of $4,000,000 to the Prairie Ridge development to support the creation of 201 for-sale homes via the Home Ownership Creation Program.
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 New Mayo Clinic, U of M framework aims to guide future research. The framework defines structural racism as the “totality of ways in which societies foster racial discrimination through mutually reinforcing systems of housing, education, employment, earnings, benefits, credit, media, health care and criminal justice.”
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2Q 2024: June 2024; May 2024 - Admin Message, TBE Report; April 2024 - Admin Message, TBE Report
1Q 2024: Feb 2024 - Admin Message, TBE Report; Jan 2024: Admin Message, TBE Report
Special callouts: Women in Construction; City of Rochester Equity in Development
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June 24, 2024 City Council Study Session: Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Audit per Goodenough
Departmental Audit reports of: Human Resources; Rochester Public Library; Parks & Rec
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Volunteer Recruitment Effectiveness: What can advertising teach us?
Volunteer Process Assessment
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SASSA to receive $1M from MN to train workers for high-demand employment.
The funding is awarded under the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Targeted Populations Workforce Competitive Grant Program.
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 The City of Rochester welcomes applications for the Community Building Fund. This fund is all about supporting projects, programs, and events in the city that actively promote equity and inclusion.
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 Calling for Community Support at Community Meeting: The most recent Olmsted County Maxfield Study found that from 2020-2030, housing demand required 18,000 new housing units. 71% would need to be general-occupancy and 29% age-restricted senior housing.
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 Report contains info:
1. Demographics 2. Population by age 3. Diversity 4. Foreign-born population 5. Languages and ancestry 6. Educational trends 7. Household income 8. Poverty status 9. Health factors 10. Housing and living 11. Labor force 12. Unemployment rate 13. Election trends 14. Community safety 15. Environmental factors 16. Highlights 17. References
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Focus Area: Housing; Our Next Generation; Healthcare; Community-Building; Climate
Activities: Rochester Faith in MN & ISAIAH Calendar and Strategic Missions
Reference: CMRC June 24, 2024 Meeting Presentation Video
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May MN Compass Newsletter
Importance of data disaggregation: Minnesota's Asian Population, Minnesota's Black communities
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 2024 Recognition
$1K Scholarship: 2024 Rochester H.S. Graduate: Application and Nomination, Sponsorship and Donation support
Facebook photos of 2024 Mr. and Miss Juneteenth
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DMCC Board Updates:
1. May 2024 Status Memo to DMCC Board
2. Feb 2024 DMCC Board Meeting: Video Clip of Discussion at Feb 1 2024 DMCC Board - DMC part of MedTech 3.0; Memo to DMCC
3. Nov. 2023 Video Clip of Discussion at DMCC Board Meeting about MN MedTech 3.0 Description and Webinar
References: US DEA Tech Hub Awardees
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 Proceedings
May 2024 DMCC Board Meeting and City, County, DMC Joint Meeting
Feb 2024 DMCC Board Meeting
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