Saturday, February 11 / Register by Friday, February 3
This new conference is specifically designed for neighborhood organizations, cultural communities, nonprofit organizations, City departments and residents to share best practices of neighborhood engagement. In addition, the conference will introduce people to new and innovative ideas for working within communities and neighborhoods. A major theme of the conference is building diversity and increasing participation in neighborhood organizations and communities.
Angela Glover Blackwell, president and CEO of PolicyLink, a national research and action institute working to advance economic and social equity, will give the keynote address.
Volunteers are still needed at a variety of stations during the conference. You can indicate your interest in volunteering through our registration system on the website. NCR staff will contact you to discuss your availability.
Groups are also invited to register for an information table. The conference will include a Neighborhood Café and 16 workshops, and will be held at St. Mary’s University Event Center – formerly known as the Zuhrah Shrine Event Center – 2540 Park Ave. S.  Learn more at: http://www.minneapolismn.gov/ncr/CommunityConnectionsConference