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Collaborators
Lead Organization:
Journey to Growth Partnership
Contact:
Heather Holmes
; Email:
info@j2gmn.com
; Phone:
TBD
Known/Likely Collaborators:
Albert Lea Economic Development Agency (ALEDA)
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Diversity Council
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Journey to Growth Diversity and Inclusion Committee
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Journey to Growth Partnership
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Port Authority of Winona
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Red Wing Port Authority
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Rochester-Area Economic Development Inc (RAEDI)
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Rochester-area Chamber of Commerce
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Southeastern Minnesota League of Municipalities (SEMLM)
Potential Collaborators:
Community Networking Group (CNG)
Related Projects
Community Health Assessment Process
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Create a regional brand and communication platform
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Destination Medical Center (DMC)
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Rochester Master Plan (2010)
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SE Mn Together: A regional community growth initiative
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Update Intercultural Cities Initiative (ICI) Index
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Impacts
Major Impact:
Economic Development
PlanScape Impacts :
Level 1:
Business Process, Children & Youth, Diversity and Inclusion, Economic Development, Education, Governance/Public Policy, Workforce Development, Vision/Identity
Level 2:
Education, Education, Business Process, Civic Engagement, Children & Youth, Diversity and Inclusion, Economic Diversification, STEM, Vision/Identity, Workforce Development
DMC Impacts:
Livable City, Arts & Culture, Technology, Health & Wellness, Education/Learning Environment
Community Health Impacts:
Type of Project
Planning, Programming
Links: RAEDI Website on J2G
Presentation
Updates
2014-12-20
Misc Info
Key Points:
- 501C3 formation to drive execution of the plan
- Staffing of agency
Key Initiatives Include:
- Create a regional brand and communications platform
- Create Leadership Teams to oversee development of the Rochester Area's target business sectors
- Formalize a best-practice startup acceleration program at the May Clinic Business Accelerator
- Develop a comprehensive graduate-retention program
- Identify, enhance and promote capital-formation resources
- Conduct a regional workforce gap
- Form a coalition to create a regional talent retention and attraction campaign
- Pursue regional transit service for high-volume weekday commuting periods
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Economic Development Related Event(s) => LINK
Reports on: Journey to Growth Plan
PB: "As part of J2G, lawmakers from Southeast Minnesota are seeking to create a $25 million revolving loan fund to spur business and entrepreneurial activity in the region’s towns and cities."
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More than 100 representatives from area cities and economic development organizations participated in the discussion about how J2G can accomplish its mission of diversifying the workforce and promoting towns surrounding Rochester as the Destination Medical Center (DMC) initiative, a medical tourism venture, attempts to draw people to visit, work and live in Rochester. J2G is a five-year regional economic growth strategy developed by Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc. (RAEDI) and the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce in which the cities of Chatfield and Spring Valley, among others, are partners.
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Other Community News and Reports having impacts on:
Business Process, Children & Youth, Diversity and Inclusion, Economic Development, Education, Governance/Public Policy, Workforce Development, Vision/Identity
 
The consultant will provide editable digital copies of all preliminary and final draft documents to the City of Rochester as outlined in the Project Schedule.
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Funding Opportunities: DEI for Small Employers, Targeted Populations Capacity Building
Employer subsidies: 1. The state of Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) program offers grants to help train or retrain your workforce.; .2. New Minnesota Fund Reimburses Employers for Costs of Reasonable Accommodations
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DMCC Board November 17, 2023 Meeting UMR Update
Presentation Slides
Video Recording
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September DMCC Board Status: NTH to run a developer selection process with Mayo
2024-03-10 Added Video Clip Loop of Sep 2022 DMCC board meeting
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Part of Feb 26, 2024 City Council Study Session on DEI
Presentation Slides include actions and measures to City Council Study Session
Link to City Council video
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DEI Presentation Topics: Language Access and Accessibility; Equity in the Built Environment; 2024 Initiatives
Economic Development Incentives for Housing
Mayor Updates: Black History Month, Luther College: Mutable City; International Relations Committee
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Reorganization: Olmsted County announces changes to advisory boards for human services and human rights.
“This new model positions us to better learn from our residents and address community needs.”
Open Beam Comments : Accountability of actions and results
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1Q 2024:
Feb 2024 - Admin Message, TBE Report
Jan 2024: Admin Message, TBE Report
Special callouts
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Bold Forward Announcements
Video Mayo CEO
Mayo News June 2023
Related News: Community Reactions ; City of Rochester Support of Bold (2/1/2024)
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Due March 5, 2024 Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation seeking applications for Early Literacy Grants
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DMCC Board Updates:
1. Feb 2024 DMCC Board Meeting: Video Clip of Discussion at Feb 1 2024 DMCC Board - DMC part of MedTech 3.0; Memo to DMCC
2. 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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Luther College Rochester Immersion internship placements and coursework information:
2023, 2022, 2021 programming information
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2024 Fundraising : Chocolate for a Cause! Get your chocolate bar for a chance to win one of five golden tickets! Order yours today Scan the QR Code or click here: LINK
2018 Information presented to December 18, 2018 HRA.
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Get paid while helping others achieve their homeownership goals!
Referencing BIPOC Homeownership Co-design Report
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