“We’re encouraged by the talk of openly defining priorities and working together.”
Month: March 2015
KROC-AM 1340: DMCC Board Thanks Rochester For Approving Development Plan
“The DMC Corporation Board held its monthly meeting in Rochester Thursday and thanked the Rochester City Council for approving the conceptual plan of the initiative this week.”
Live blogging DMCC board meeting – final post
The Economic Development Agency (EDA) board report was presented by Jeff Bolton, Chair of the EDA and chief administrative officer of Mayo Clinic, and Lisa Clarke, interim-executive director of the EDA. Highlights included announcing the date of a special DMCC board meeting and public hearing to be held on Thursday, April 23. This will be public comment period for the community to weigh in on the approval of the DMC development plan.
Live blogging DMCC board meeting – continued
DMCC board meeting is continuing with the DMCC Chair’s Report. Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith and chair of the DMCC board shared her excitement for Rochester and the recent announcements regarding the announcement of the proposed purchase of the Chateau Theatre by the City of Rochester with support of Mayo Clinic and the groundbreaking for the expansion of the Mayo Civic Center.
Live blogging today from the DMCC board meeting 3-26-15
We are live blogging today from the DMCC board meeting. If you cannot join us – you can watch the live-stream here.
The meeting is just getting started with the public comment period. Community members have shared a variety of comments with the board including a recap of the special City Council meeting this past Monday by Dave Beal, excitement about the future by a young millennial Tia Calvert, and a reminder about the importance of historical preservation by Nancy Slocum.
Next on the agenda, the DMCC board report and a resolution to execute the April 1 report to DEED. You can find the full DMCC agenda and meeting packet here: View PDF
The City of Rochester Announces Proposed Acquisition of Historic Chateau Theatre
The City of Rochester today announced the proposed acquisition of the historic Chateau Theatre located in Peace Plaza in downtown Rochester. The city will discuss executing a purchase agreement for the 88-year-old theatre at its April 6 City Council meeting.
New Life for the Chateau Theatre
A big win today for fans of the theater — the Chateau Theatre in downtown Rochester, that is.
The City of Rochester just announced a possible purchase of the iconic landmark, located in Peace Plaza just one block from Mayo Clinic. The city will discuss executing a purchase agreement for the 88-year-old theatre at its April 6 City Council meeting.
Post-Bulletin – Lisa Clarke: DMC’s mission seeks to make vision a reality
“Elevating Rochester on the global map, securing our long-term economic future and further enhancing Rochester as one of America’s most livable cities is all possible as we work to make this exciting vision a reality.”
DMC at the MN Chamber of Commerce’s Day at the Capitol
DMC leadership spent the day in St. Paul this week as a presenter at the 2015 Minnesota Chamber of Commerce’s Business Day at the Capitol event.
Business Day at the Capitol provides all sizes and types of Minnesota companies the opportunity to see the state legislature in action and to influence public policy decisions. More than 800 business leaders gather for the event every year.
Post-Bulletin – Jeff Bolton: DMC is committed to Rochester’s bright future
“With Mayo Clinic at its heart, the Destination Medical Center initiative will be the catalyst to position Rochester as the world’s premier destination center for health and wellness, attracting people, investment and jobs to America’s City for Health and supporting the economic growth of Minnesota and its biosciences sector.”