Month: November 2017

Building a global destination for health and wellness: with Peter Scialla of Delos

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One of the goals of DMC is to position Rochester as an international attraction for those who are focused on wellness, not just coping with illness. That includes providing options for improving health and fitness, increasing the social connections that foster a vibrant community, and harnessing the built environment to promote well-being.

DMC invites you to join us for an upcoming event to learn more about how we can design the environment around us to improve our health and wellness.

Creating Healthy Places and Buildings with Peter Scialla

Thursday, November 30 from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Bleu Duck Kitchen, 14 4th St SW, Rochester, Minnesota

Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be provided.

About the Event: Join us for a conversation and networking with Peter Scialla, COO of the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), who will present models and an evidence-based framework for designing and operating the built environment to promote people’s health and wellness. IWBI administers the WELL Building Standards and WELL Community Standards, the world’s first built environment certification programs focused exclusively on people’s health and wellness. The agenda includes a discussion about DMC’s wellness vision and goals, a Q&A session, and networking. To view the full agenda, click here.

Take the Commuter Challenge

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Driving alone may seem like the most convenient way to get around Rochester, but traveling solo is not always the best – and certainly not the only – travel option.

Currently, about 40,000 people travel downtown for work each day, and local transportation studies show that around 75% of those employees drive to work. But with DMC expected to attract 30,000 additional jobs during the course of the initiative, planners have been looking at other modes of transportation to reduce traffic congestion and parking issues.

“What we learned time and time again from other cities across the nation is that transit is number one,” says DMC Economic Development Agency Executive Director Lisa Clarke. “It’s really critical to get it right on the front end.”

Short-term and long-term planning efforts to enhance Rochester’s transportation are underway. The week of November 13, the city of Rochester is promoting a fall Commuter Challenge to encourage workers and residents to explore different means of transit to get to work or around the community.

Think local, reach global

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Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is celebrated in more than 165 nations and, locally, we’re excited to be in the midst of our fifth year celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week Rochester.

From coffees to keynotes, there have been an array of activities throughout the week of November 13-17 to fit everyone’s interests and schedules. “This year’s events really continued to grow what we started five years ago,” says Jamie Sundsbak, community manager of Collider Coworking and GEW Roch organizer. “We’ve provided networking, educational events, and inspiring speakers to celebrate entrepreneurs throughout the region.”

Dr. Peter Stark presenting at Pasquale’s Neighborhood Pizzeria

One such event was hosted by DMC on Monday, November 13. “Doing Business Globally: A Cultural Perspective” featured Dr. Peter J. Stark, an expert in international business strategies. Stark helped attendees navigate the unfamiliar terrain often encountered when conducting business abroad. “Doing business internationally is about more than understanding the cultural norms,” Chris Schad, DMC’s Senior Strategy Consultant, explains. “Dr. Stark provided insight on a variety of issues to consider when engaging in business with other countries.” 

Momentum and Discovery Square Groundbreaking Highlighted at DMCC Board Meeting

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Rochester, Minn. (Nov. 2, 2017) – The Destination Medical Center Corporation (DMCC) Board of Directors today recognized significant progress toward several private developments, public infrastructure, business development, and planning goals of the Destination Medical Center initiative.

A significant highlight shared with the Board focused on job growth. More than 3,300 jobs were added since 2014 and construction activity at the four DMC-funded projects will result in more than 1,000 combined construction jobs.

The Board specifically acknowledged today’s groundbreaking by Mortenson on their Phase 1 building at Discovery Square.

“Discovery Square will be the place where Minnesota’s next generation of medical start-ups will want to be. It will create new opportunity for jobs, innovation, and economic growth and represents a major step toward fulfilling our mission of building America’s City for Health,” said Lt. Governor Tina Smith, chair of the DMCC Board of Directors. “I thank Mortenson, Mayo Clinic and the Rochester community for their work on the Discovery Square project. This is great news for Rochester and our state.”