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Above: Concerned faces flank Governor Mark Dayton as he listens to the economic concerns of North Minneapolis. Click on this link to see more images from the Economic Summit. www.northwaycom.org/galleries/northside_summit
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The Beam is designed to keep you up to date and in the loop on North Minneapolis partnerships, programs and people. This monthly "quick read" provides current news briefs from NorthWay Community Trust and its partners.
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Before what could have been a difficult audience, Governor Mark Dayton stood up and listened throughout the entire economic summit in North Minneapolis. State government representatives, as well as a cross section of community business leaders, joined the governor to discuss job opportunities and economic stability for African Americans in North Minneapolis.
Over 400 North Minneapolis community members crowded the public meeting space at the University of Minnesota Research and Outreach Center to share their personal concerns and solutions.
The outcome was a report from the governor's office. Dayton promised to deliver it in nine days. On April 8th a 17-page PDF report promptly arrived in every attendee's email. Dayton and his commissioners kept their first promise: to deliver the report on time.
The document outlines growth industries and strategies to improve job opportunities for youth and hard to
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Kevin Lacy lightens the mood and promotes his own economic development by announcing his new company, The Heating Guy.
employ adults and job training resources to close the 'achievement gap'.
The Governor's report includes specific action items to diversify state contracting and hiring. It also outlines a strategy to increase opportunities for small business growth and expand workforce development.
Click on this link for the full Governor's report.
Click on this link for more photos from this event.
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The classes organized by NorthWay Community Trust and The Public Policy Project take an interesting arc about this time of year. The sessions that are so dynamically presided over by James Trice and guest expert lecturers, now have no one in front of the class.
By this time in the process the students are leading the discussions themselves. Other
than the absence of the always colorful Mr. Trice, the passion and high intellectual activity remains the same.
The group, now called ASAP (Advocates Serving All People), will be hosting a Forum on Teacher Effectiveness and Performance. Education was consistently a top priority for the group and it's where they want to have an impact. The public is invited to listen in on a panel discussion with |
local representatives about education and two critical bills, one recently passed, by the Minnesota legislature.
NorthWay has consistently funded these Policy Trainings that have empowered so many community members. If you haven't had a taste of civic engagement, come see what it's about. If Education policy is important to you, come to hear what they have to say.
The Public Policy Training is a powerful program. Its students leave the program, stronger, more resourceful, better informed and most importantly, confident. All are ingredients for a happier and more productive life - getting to the heart of the NorthWay Community Trust mission.
Forum on Teacher Effectiveness and Performance
Tuesday, May 17, 6-8pm
Minneapolis Urban League
2100 Plymouth Ave, Minneapolis
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NorthWay Community Trust continues the series of listening sessions. These NorthWay neighborhood meetings are narrowing down the action items on their agenda, but there is still ample opportunity for your input.
The Listening Project is discussing Sweetie Pie, an effort to organize and aggregate urban farming efforts, and an information hub for the Northside.
Additional discussions included:
• Selecting projects that bubble up from the group
• The original "listening project" results
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and how they play into new work
• Can this group provide resources to existing organizations so they can do their work better, e.g., "best practices"
• Mention of "Through My Eyes" as a great opportunity to tell the story of Northside through Northside youth
• Discussion of "directories" or "inventories" of Northside organizations
Next Listening Session
Monday, May 9th, 6:30pm
Minneapolis Urban League
2100 Plymouth Ave, Minneapolis
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Thursday, May 12th Kindred Kitchen is hosting their Food Show/Buyer's Fair form 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Businesses participating are completing the Food Business Incubator
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program at Kindred Kitchen and the Food Show is the final "workshop". The cost is $10 for entry.
Register at: kindredkitchen.org/classes-and-workshops or contact Terese Hill, 612-412-1292, terese@kindredkitchen.org.
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After a winter of doubt and rumors about the future of The Northside Arts Collective. This North Minneapolis arts organization has proven itself active and vibrant with their spring party at The Warren. Artists of all persuasions gathered for a potluck dinner with door prizes to kick off the NAC membership drive. Art-inspired dishes, live music and beverages made a lively evening and dozens of new Northside Arts Collective memberships.
Look for announcements about upcoming NAC events right here in The BEAM or on their website.
If you missed this first great social event you can still join Northside Arts Collective at their website, www.nacarts.org.
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Two sold out shows earlier this month attest to the drawing power of Greta Oglesby. Her rare solo concert, "I Sing Because..." highlighted The Capri Theater's capacity to stage world-class entertainment. The high tech sound system is capable of producing perfectly reproduced music. The elaborate staging and lighting makes for a pleasing visual presentation.
