Pre-registration is Now Open for the 2020 Community Connections Conference
Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 7:31AM
Two significant moments for democracy are coming up soon: the 2020 census and the presidential nominating primary. Connect with others in our community to discuss how the census and primary election will affect you, your family and your community on February 1, 2020, at the Community Connections Conference from 9am-4pm. Networking and light refreshments start at 8am.
Pre-registration is now open here, and breakout sessions and bilingual community dialogues will be announced shortly.
This conference is a free, public event that brings together residents of Minneapolis, community groups, neighborhoods and decision-makers to connect, learn and address community issues.
The conference will feature:
- Free food.
- Performances by local artists.
- Kids activities, pickup soccer and goodie bags.
- Bilingual community dialogues on topics including violence prevention and recovering lost wages due to wage theft.
- Resources for maintaining or purchasing a home.
- Job training opportunities and small business assistance.
- Health and addiction treatment resources.
- Free and low-cost legal aid.
- Information about elections and a preview of the 2020 census questions.
- Presentations and success stories from organizations doing census outreach and voter registration.
Find out more about the conference including breakout sessions, lunch vendors and exhibitors once information becomes available at: minneapolismn.gov/connectionsconf.
About the Census
April 1, 2020, is census day in the United States. This vital count of the population determines funding for important things such as schools and cities, as well as how many representatives we get in Congress. It is critical for everyone in Minneapolis to answer the census questionnaire, and we must work to ensure that no one goes uncounted because of fear, misinformation, language barriers or any other barriers. At the Community Connections Conference, you can learn about the census, how to get involved, how to complete the census, how we use its data, the challenges Minneapolis faces, and how we’re working to ensure that everyone counts in 2020.
Sign up here for conference updates.
Get Involved!
There are many ways to get involved in the Community Connections Conference. You can volunteer, exhibit or sponsor the conference.
