Welcome! Our quarterly newsletter, launched in winter of 2024 spotlights the extraordinary communities demonstrating meaningful social impact using the Communities of Excellence Framework.
Spring 2025- What’s Ahead: Partnerships, Programs, and a Path Forward
Featured in this newsletter:
- Message from President/CEO Stephanie Norling
- Leadership Spotlight- Community Bridgemakers driving change in Region Five, Minnesota (Full article here).
- Community Partner Spotlight- Lincoln Vibrant Communities (Read the full article here).
- Celebrating leaders for their excellence in community leadership
Winter 2025
Featured in this newsletter:
- Message from President/CEO Stephanie Norling
- A Look at the COE Fall Conference
- Introducing our New Online Course: Building Strong Teams for CollaborACTION
- Leadership Spotlight: Renee Rodriguez-Goodemote
Summer 2024
Featured in this newsletter:
- Message from Executive Director Stephanie Norling
- Introducing the New COE Digital Scorecard
- Community Partner Highlight: Granite Table Focusing on Data to Empower the Greater St. Cloud Region
Spring 2024
Featured in this newsletter:
- Message from Executive Director Stephanie Norling
- Elevating Excellence Through Inclusiveness: A Strategic Partnership Between CultureBrokers and Communities of Excellence
- Partner Highlight: Thrive Excelsior Graduates Their Third Citizens Leadership Academy Cohort
Winter 2024
Featured in this newsletter:
- Message from Executive Director Stephanie Norling
- The Member Survey: Unveiling Community Needs
- A Transformative Partnership with PMG Consulting and Tapp Network
- Partner Highlight: Empowering West Kendall: A Decade of Progress Towards a Healthier Community
- Spotlight: AARP Age-Friendly Communities
