Project Impact(s):
Best Practice, Diversity and Inclusion, Economic Development, Workforce Development, Vision/Identity
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Collaborators Lead Organization:
Diversity Council
Contact:
Dee Sabol
; Email:
TBD
; Phone:
TBD
Known/Likely Collaborators:
Diversity Council
;
Rochester Area Nonprofit Consortium
;
Workforce Development Inc
Potential Collaborators:
Rochester-area Chamber of Commerce
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Impacts Major Impact:
Workforce Development
PlanScape Impacts : Level 1:
Best Practice, Diversity and Inclusion, Economic Development, Workforce Development, Vision/Identity
Level 2:
African American, Asian American and Pacific Islander, Native American, Latino, Women, Veteran, Best Practice
DMC Impacts:
Community Health Impacts:
Type of Project
Programming
The Inclusive Workforce Employer (I-WE) Designation is supported by the Workforce Development Board of Southeast Minnesota and the Winona Workforce Development Board. It was established by the Regional Workforce Alliance of Northwest Minnesota to support and recognize employers who:
- Express a commitment to an inclusive workplace in their stated values, mission or policies.
- Assess how diversity, equity and inclusion influence their work and culture.
- Provide diversity, equity and inclusion education for staff and leadership.
- Allocate resources to support and sustain an inclusive and equitable workplace.
Be recognized as an employer of choice with a designation as an Inclusive Workforce Employer. Take the first step in becoming a part of a forward-thinking group, committed to helping your business and community grow, by completing the following application.
APPLICATION FOR INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER DESIGNATION
INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER TOOLKIT
VIEW INCLUSIVE WORKFORCE EMPLOYER DESIGNATION FLYER
Want to learn more?
Workforce Development, Inc. recently hosted a one hour “Lunch and Learn” event during Welcoming Week to showcase Southeast Minnesota’s new Inclusive Workforce Employer Designation and to highlight our first cohort of businesses and their efforts towards this designation, and the I/WE program as a whole.
VIEW I-WE LUNCH & LEARN RECORDING HERE. |
Other Community News and Reports having impacts on:
Best Practice, Diversity and Inclusion, Economic Development, Workforce Development, Vision/Identity
Annual Report to DEED Prep
PB Reporting
" Overall private investment related to the Destination Medical Center initiative bounced back in 2024, but non-Mayo Clinic development continued to decline in the DMC district for the sixth year."
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 City Council Study Session regarding strategic planning for the city
DMC Updates
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 SBDC Apr 2025 Business Workshops
SBDC Day and workshop opportunities: "If you have an upcoming business event or celebration, please let us know! We would love to stop by for a RIBBON CUTIING for any of your business." milestones:
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The MBA is an 8-week business and professional development program designed to equip minority entrepreneurs/individuals with the skills, resources, and connections they need to grow and succeed (offering business and professional development education).
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Mar 2025 Newsletter: End birthright citizenship?
Apr 2024 Braver Angels Newsletter: 2024 National Convention; National Debate: Should we be colorblind?
Listen to (and learn from) the other side
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 March 11, 2025 – ROCHESTER, MINN. – The City of Rochester is excited to celebrate National 311 Day by highlighting its 311 service. Launched in October 2024, 311 is designed to make it easier for residents, businesses and visitors to connect with City services and access information.
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Mayor Communications
City of Rochester Mayor Kim Norton to attend the National League of Cities (NLC) 2025 Congressional City Conference in Washington, D.C. from March 8-12, 2025.
City of Rochester Mayor Kim Norton to attend the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) 93rd Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C.
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1. 2025 Sister City Trips: Japan, Germany
2. Rochester Sister City Application (Roles and Responsibilities)
3. Sister Cities Relationship Logs
4. IRC Meeting Logs
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 Saint Paul, MN – Minnesota is one of seven states selected to join The Next Phase of Dual Enrollment Policy Cohort, a new initiative from the College in High School Alliance (CHSA) that seeks to advance dual enrollment policies across the nation. The cohort also includes New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington.
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 Journie Juneteenth Recognition: 2025 Mr. & Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Recognition Application and Sponsorship Opportunities
The Juneteenth Experience Event at Mayo Civic
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 City Council Study Session:
Video Recording Link
Presentation
Collaboration Commitment
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 Press Release
Results Report
City Council Study Session
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 DMCC Feb 2025 Meeting Accountability and Metrics engagement:
Presentation, Memo and Video Recording
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 Feb 2025 DMC Board Meeting Report: Community Co-design, Equity Alliance Topics, Community Connection & Capacity Building, Pitch Event, Targeted Business Metrics, Affordable Housing
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