Download the NEW ROCH STRONG App This is a volunteer efforts, in particular, that is worth highlighting at this moment. In less than 48 hours, a small team of individuals has put together a new web-based application that allows users to: And — you might appreciate this the most — find which…
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We're confident that Rochester, Minnesota is best place for your next meeting or convention and here's why: • Distinguished by our culture of caring, spirit of innovation, and stylish new convention center, we are confident that Minnesota's Rochester will exceed your attendees' expectations. Nine…
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Consider these entertainment options and activities in the flourishing downtown area near Rochester, MN's convention and event center, the Mayo Civic Center: The Rochester Art Center is located in the same building as the Mayo Civic Center and features contemporary art exhibits from some of the…
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Many dance groups--including Just For Kix, RADIX, NUVO, Celebrity Dance, Headliners, West Coast Dance Explosion, and others--are choosing the center as their competition site, with winning results. Here’s why: Wow-worthy Venues. Mayo Civic Center’s modern, flexible venues received high marks from…
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One of Rochester’s unique advantages as a destination for medical conventions is that it is the proud site of Mayo Clinic, a global destination for health and wellness and one of the world’s elite research institutions. Mayo Clinic is able to support the city’s large medical meetings by arranging…
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So You’re Planning the Office Holiday Party It’s Fall. Everyone you know is sitting around drinking pumpkin spice lattes, trying to decide what they’re going to be for Halloween. But not you. No, you have been put in charge of planning the office holiday party and, as such, you know that now is not…
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The excitement of building a museum to commemorate the center's rich history has begun. Renaming of Venues The first phase of the project to honor the center’s founders began in early May, 2018, with the installation of portraits of the Mayo brothers as well as the installation of updated signage…
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Need a break from conference activity? Coming to town for a show and need to freshen up? You're in luck! Mayo Civic Center is just steps away from the finest hotels in Rochester, MN. Check out our current places to stay and what's to come... Hotels within walking distance of the Mayo Civic Center:…
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Planning a BIG Wedding Large weddings come with special challenges that require a little extra planning and flexibility, but they’re well worth the effort. Denae Brennan of southeast Minnesota-based denae brennan weddings and events has been at the helm of weddings ranging from intimate, 15-person…
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Check out eight reasons why Rochester, MN is your youth event headquarters: Experience with kids and teens. “Rochester hosts a lot of youth events so there’s familiarity with our demographic,” says Amy Cummings, Executive Director of Partnership for Youth, which hosts an annual faith-based…
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