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Community Mobilization Resource Coalition (CMRC)

Steering Committee Members

Ayodeji Oyebola

Emmright LLC

Ajay Singh

Indian Cultural Association of Minnesota

Miriam Goodson

Alliance of Chicanos, Hispano,Latino Americans

Omar Nur

Somalia American Social Service Association

Khadija Ali

Fatuma Ahmed

Pamoja Women

Stephanie and Bud Whitehorn

Barbershop & Social Service

CERT

Martha Yiglletu

Rochester Ethiopian Community

Kim Sin

Rochester Cambodian Association

Anantha (Andy) Kollengode

Rochester Vidhalaya

Jyoti Grewal

The Minnesota Group

Advisers and Distinguished Members

Nashauna Johnson-Lenoir

Journie

George Thompson

G B Thompson Solutions

Charlie Perkins

Author, Photographer and Videographer

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About the CMRC Coalition

About CMRC Beam

CMRC Beam is a web portal built on top of Al Lun's dmcbeam.org web platform. It is offered as a pilot and an interim solution to enable CRMC share information with the public. The portal was created originally to support collaboration of the Community Network Group (CNG).

Other information sharing sites include: Diversity Council's CMRC program page and Diversity Council's SharePoint site.

Purpose and Goal

Purpose

Change power dynamics to create a pluralistic and intercultural community where all people benefit equitably.

Goal

Create equitable access to community resources and civic involvement.

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LINK - Bus Rapid Transit New Budget Increase

July 20, 2025 New Budget Increase: A nearly $73.2 million contract for construction of key elements of Rochester’s Link Bus Rapid Transit project is spurring a call for added transit aid.

Last Updated July 20, 2025

2024-25 Positive Behavior Data Review and Initiatives Update
July 15, 2025 RPS Board Updates

AI Summary of data

Last Updated July 18, 2025

2024 Housing Coalition Investments

July 2025 Reports

May 2025 Reporting on 2024 Investments:

$8,491,000 supporting 11 projects totaling over $77M

Last Updated July 18, 2025

RPS 5 Year Budget Reduction Strategy

RPS Board Presentation July 15, 2025

AI generated summary of budget reduction strategy

Last Updated July 16, 2025

Future Development of Graham Park
OLMSTED COUNTY Commissioners to review exhibition center construction contracts

PB Editorial - Need to include Seneca Site and County/City planning together

PB Reporting on background of the project including engaging local governments

Last Updated July 15, 2025

Mayflower mixed housing project
Mayflower mixed housing project summary

North side of Second Street Southwest across the street from Ronald McDonald House.

Last Updated July 12, 2025

Life Style Medicine Podcasts
Energy Medicine

Rochester Clinic featured on The Exam Room podcast by Chuck Carroll alongside Rochester's Mayor Kim Norton.

Last Updated July 05, 2025

DMC 2015-2025 Review and Next 10 Years
DMC’s next decade will focus on deepening its impact—through infrastructure, entrepreneurship, and community engagement—while continuing to support Rochester’s evolution into a vibrant, health-focused destination.

Last Updated July 01, 2025

Mayo Clinic Platform 2025 Conference
June 3–4 in Minneapolis, PlatforMed 2025 Proceedings

Featuring: leaders from Google, Thrive Global, Mount Sinai, Nvidia, and the Gates Foundation.

Last Updated June 27, 2025

MN 2025 Joint Disparity Study — External Stakeholder Group Meeting

Copilot Analysis and Summary of City of Rochester Procurement Profile Summary

Copilot Analysis and Summary of Hennepin County Procurement Profile Summary

Comparison between Hennepin County and Rochester

Last Updated June 26, 2025

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN)
Spring 2025 Nonprofit News

Financial Planning; Federal Funding Importance; Nonprofit Services; etc

Last Updated June 25, 2025

City of Rochester 2026-2027 Budget Planning
June 23, 20225 Study Session: 2026 Capital Improvement Plan & Outside Agency Funding Budget Update

May 27, 2025 City Council Study Session ; Apr 28, 2025 City Council Study Session Materials

Press Release: The City of Rochester is beginning its 2026-2027 budget process and invites residents to learn more about the factors shaping the City’s financial outlook.

Last Updated June 23, 2025

2025-2026 RPS Budget and 2026-27 Cut Projection

The Rochester School Board has officially approved a $445 million budget for the 2025–26 school year, setting the stage for a year of stability and strategic investment in local education.

RPS 2026-2027 Budget Cut Projection

Last Updated June 22, 2025

Rochester International Relations Committee
Activities

1H 2025 Meeting Materials

Sister City Trip Log

Last Updated June 21, 2025

NAACP, Rochester Chapter

Juneteenth 2025 Celebration Report

Rochester NAACP Statement on Racist Hate Incident Targeting Black Child in Public Park

Last Updated June 20, 2025

Multicultural Center Concept Enablement

One Page Summary of Concept - Fact Sheet

Detailed Project Description

Last Updated June 17, 2025

Financial Aid Support Sessions
2025 Summer Financial Aid Sessions

Locations: RCTC, Rochester Public Library

Information for CBO hosting Financial Aid Sessions

Last Updated June 14, 2025

State Funding Supports Silver Lake Skate Park and Traffic Calming Grants
June 10, 2025 – ROCHESTER, MINN. – The City of Rochester is grateful for state funding and legislative actions this session that will help enhance public spaces and improve quality of life for residents.

Last Updated June 11, 2025

May 2025 DMCC Board Meeting Reports (10-Year Milestone)
May 2025 DMCC Board Meeting Report

10-Year DMC Looking Back

Last Updated May 29, 2025

Discovery Square Shared Lab Infastructure
Biolabs as shared space partner

A shared lab space for a community of like-minded entrepreneurs associated with one or more academic research partners

Last Updated May 28, 2025

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