Community Connections Conference

The City of Minneapolis will have its 8th annual Community Connections Conference, with the theme “Together: Mobilizing for a Better Minneapolis,” Saturday, Feb. 2, 9 am-4 pm (check-in starts at 8 am), at the Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Ave. S., Hall A, Lower Level. The free, annual conference is meant to build connections and foster collaboration between community, neighborhoods, and government. Last year’s event had more than 690 attendees.

New this year, the conference will host a legal clinic on immigration, family law, and housing issues. The exhibit hall will feature a neighborhood organization showcase and information on City of Minneapolis appointed boards and commissions. Attendees can apply to serve on a board or commission that focuses on issues they care about. City staff will be on hand to answer questions. Info and registration: minneapolismn.gov/ncr/conf.