You're Invited | Leadership in the Twin Cities: Our Networks. Our Future.

I'm delighted to be speaking at the first of the Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute (BCLI) Thursday Night Issue Series in partnership with the Neighborhood Leadership Program (NLP) Link-Up Sessions. As part of the theme of "Leadership in the Twin Cities: Our Networks. Our Future," my panel-mates and I will speak to the topic of, "Capitalizing on the Collective Network: Social Capital and Opportunity Structures." See below for more details and register to join in on the conversation!

BCLI Thursday Night Issue Series & NLP Link-Up Present:  Leadership in the Twin Cities: Our Networks. Our Future. Part 1 of 2:  Capitalizing on the Collective Network:  Social Capital and Opportunity Structures How do we recognize and leverage our collective networks to advance leadership opportunities for people of color? Join us for this interactive session to explore why social and human capital matters in the development of leadership and leaders of color in the Twin Cities. Panelists include: Kristin Johnstad Owner, Johnstad and Associates, LLC Jay Kiedrowski Senior Fellow at the Public and Nonprofit Leadership Center, Humphrey School of Public Affairs Diane Tran Project Manager, Grassroots Solutions;  Founder, Minnesota Rising

When: Thursday, November 7, 2013 5:30 - 8:00 pm Networking and Appetizers: 5:30 - 6:00 pm Program: 6:00 - 8:00 pm Where: Center for Changing Lives 2400 Park Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404 Free street-parking and in lot west of building.  RSVP HERE About: Leadership in the Twin Cities: Our Networks. Our Future.  This event is part of the Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute (BCLI) Thursday Night Issue Series, and the Neighborhood Leadership Program (NLP) Link-Up Sessions. For more information about the BCLI, click here, or contact the program associate, Ms. Angie Brown, at abrown@nexuscp.org, or the program director, Ms. Terri Thao, at tthao@nexuscp.org.  For more information about NLP Link-Up, contact Damon Shoholm at damon.shoholm@wilder.org.

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You're Invited: Cooperatives = Community Development Conference

In August 1973, former Governor Wendell Anderson graced the cover of Time Magazine under the headline, "Minnesota: A State That Works." And folks from CoMinnesota would likely add that Minnesota is a state that works - together! Join them at their upcoming Cooperatives = Community Development conference to learn about how cooperatively owned businesses have been a vibrant part of Minnesota’s
economy, strengthening our local communities, creating jobs, and building wealth equitably for people throughout the state for over 150 years.

Registration is now open! REGISTER HERE

WHEN:  November 8, 2013

WHERE:  Thrivent Financial, 625 4th Ave S., Minneapolis, MN

WHAT:   For over 150 years, cooperative businesses have been a vibrant part of Minnesota's economy, strengthening our local communities, creating jobs, and building wealth equitably for people throughout the state. Yet, despite their impressive track record of creating social and economic capital in multiple ways, cooperatives remain little understood and largely untapped as a strategy for community and economic development.

This one-day conference will begin to address that gap by providing a practical introduction to cooperatives, and by featuring stories about the many kinds of co-ops in the state, and the diverse ways that they contribute to community vitality. Attendees will come away with new appreciation of the cooperative sector's surprising depth and rich potential, and with connections to regional resources and expertise that can support new and existing cooperative enterprises in their communities.

 This conference made possible thanks to major underwriting by:

• Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

And contributions from our generous event sponsors:

• Cooperative Development Services, Inc.
• CHS Foundation
• Northcountry Cooperative Foundation
• South Metro Federal Credit Union
• Nexus Community Partners
• Northcountry Cooperative Development Fund
• Triangle Park Creative

[Minnesota Rising Dispatch] October 2013

[#mnrising Dispatch] October 2013 Happy Halloween! We are 16 days away from the Minnesota Rising 2013 Un/Conference: Cultivating Capacity for Collective Leadership and despite today's costumed and masked affair, urge you not to disguise your enthusiasm for this momentous occasion! Instead, check out the session schedule to figure out what conversations you'll contribute to that day, tweet or post to social media to help spread the word and your excitement, and make sure to save your seat for an illuminating and energizing day with your change-making peers. We look forward to seeing you at our fourth annual Un/Conference at DLR Group! Accepting Applications: MCF Philanthropy Fellowship Bush Foundation   The Bush Foundation is excited to partner with the Minnesota Council on Foundations to launch a new fellowship program which aims to increase the number of people from under-represented communities holding leadership positions in philanthropy. The MCF Philanthropy Fellowship will prepare high-potential leaders for careers in philanthropy. Fellows will be employed by the Minnesota Council on Foundations and placed in three-year appointments at the Bush Foundation to work either with the Community Innovation or Education team. Fellows will gain valuable work experience while infusing new energy and viewpoints into the Foundation's work. They will also receive significant professional development and networking opportunities. Three Fellows will be selected through an application process that closes at noon on November 13, 2013. [Read more.]  Citizens League 2013 Civic Celebration Policy and a Pint   Please join us for our annual Civic Celebration where we will showcase our Policy and a Pint event series and kick off the 2013-2014 season. We'll celebrate the Citizens League's accomplishments in 2013, vote on the slate of board nominees, and learn about the State of our State through an interactive conversation moderated by Steve Seel, from 89.3 The Current, and featuring Susan Brower, the State Demographer, and Laura Kalambokidis, the State Economist. The event will feature: social hour with hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar beginning at 5:30pm, traditional Policy and a Pint Program hosted by 89.3 The Current DJ Steve Seel at 6:15pm, dessert reception and after-party immediately following the program! [Read more.]  The Give Together Get Together Celebrate Give to the Max Day at CoCo Uptown! Join us for this incredible party and celebrate The Great Minnesota GiveTogether with friends. We've got free food, cocktails, and entertainment on Thursday, November 14 from 5:30pm - 8:00pm. Stop by the Giving Bar, take selfies for social media with friends, write on the walls and compete in the "Giving Games" to win prizes for your favorite charities. The festivities will be held at the barely seen, stylishly intriguing, creatively designed CoCo Uptown, Minneapolis' brand new collaborative working space. Admission: make a gift online or via your Smartphone at GiveMN.org at the welcome area at CoCo Uptown. The Give Together Get Together is sponsored by Greater Twin Cities United Way and GiveMN. This event is designed in partnership with a collaborative group of Twin Cities young professional organizations. [Read more.] Emerging Leader Organizations on the Rise Twin Cities Business Magazine Minnesota and the Twin Cities are home to a growing number of emerging leader networking organizations - so many that a recent inventory, which is not exhaustive, lists 52 such groups. Some are free-standing, like Minnesota Rising, Torch Community, and the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network, while others are sponsored by established organizations such as the Rotary Club, the Greater Twin Cities United Way, and the Minnesota Opera. Although these groups were formed for different purposes, today they are looking for common ground. A new effort is taking shape - a network of networks - aimed to bring together groups of next-generation leaders to identify shared goals and explore ways that collaboration can amplify and accelerate their work. [Read more.]   Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend News from the Network Updates and events with our esteemed network partners and collaborators! Fall Happy Hour The LEAD Project Thursday, November 7, 2013 5:00pm - 8:00pm Tangiers (116 1st Ave N in downtown Minneapolis) Cooperatives = Community Development How cooperative business models can contribute to sustainable economic development in Minnesota Friday, November 8, 2013 8:30am - 4:30pm (reception to follow) Thrivent Financial, Minneapolis MINGO Happy Hour Citizens League Thursday, November 14, 2013 (rescheduled from October 9) 5:15pm - 7:15pm Honey Lounge   Making Our #MNRising Mark! Don't forget to tag your upcoming emerging leader events, thoughts, musings, and more,#mnrising, on Twitter and Facebook. Let's aggregate and organize ourselves for increased interaction and potential for collaboration!  Copyright © 2013 Minnesota Rising, All rights reserved.

You're Invited: Citizens League 2013 Civic Celebration

Join the Citizens League for their 2013 Civic Celebration and get a download from Susan Brower, the Minnesota State Demographer, and Laura Kalambokidis, the State Economist, on the state of the state, Policy and a Pint-style! You'll also hear about the Citizens League's 2013 accomplishments, vote on the slate of board nominees, and mingle with the most active of Minnesota's citizenry. More details and registration link after the jump!

You're invited to the

2013 Civic Celebration

Please join us for our annual Civic Celebration where we will showcase our Policy and a Pint event series and kick-off the 2013-2014 season. We'll celebrate the Citizens League's accomplishments in 2013, vote on the slate of board nominees, and learn about the State of our State through an interactive conversation moderated by Steve Seel, from 89.3 The Current, and featuring Susan Brower, the State Demographer, and Laura Kalambokidis, the State Economist. The event will feature: Social hour with hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar beginning at 5:30 p.m. Traditional Policy and a Pint Program hosted by 89.3 The Current DJ Steve Seel at 6:15 p.m. Dessert reception and after-party immediately following the program

When

Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013 From 5:30pm - 9:00pm

Where

The Varsity Theater 1308 4th Street SE Minneapolis, MN 55414

Register

The 2013-2014 Policy and a Pint series is generously sponsored by The 2013 Civic Celebration is sponsored by   Policy and a Pint ^® is co-presented by Citizens League and 89.3 The Current

     

If you are interested in sponsoring this year's event please contact Cat Beltmann at cbeltmann@citizensleague.org or by phone at 651-289-1075.