21st Century Bank Event Center Celebrates Rogers, Minnesota
A Vision for the Community of Rogers
Fifteen years ago, long before 21st Century Bank stepped up to support what is now the 21st Century Bank Event Center, the Rogers Lions Club envisioned a centralized park for the community. Intending to create a building in what is now named Lions Central Park, the group began donating funds to the City of Rogers.
Today, their vision is fully realized with the opening of the 21st Century Bank Event Center. The building represents what is achieved when community members work together to create something that all can enjoy while celebrating how the community has grown. The Lions Central Park Task Force included the Rogers Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, members of the Rogers Lions Club, City Council representatives, city staff members and consulting architects.
21st Century Bank and the City of Rogers
In the late 90s, when we became a community member, Rogers was a small city of just 3,500 people. Over the last 25 years, the city has grown in population by nearly 250% — and has vastly expanded its commercial, industrial and retail footprint. Throughout the city’s growth, 21st Century Bank has been an active participant through financing activities and supporting numerous non-profit organizations and community events.
“With well over 20 years of involvement as a lending officer in this community, the extent of projects 21st Century Bank has been involved in is vast,” Jon Dolphin, President, 21st Century Bank. He recently took a drive with his son, where they explored the city.
“We drove down Rogers Drive and Commerce Boulevard with all of the office-warehouse buildings in addition to Industrial Boulevard, County Road 81, Justen Circle Industrial area, Northdale Boulevard, the numerous thirty to one hundred lot residential subdivisions across the city, the Rogers High School Concession Stand building — it was a great trip down memory lane to take with my son,” said Jon.
This gave Dolphin and his son a clear picture of how community banks play significant roles in consistently building small- and mid-sized communities and supporting local events. The naming rights to the building were available – and 21st Century Bank was called to address that need by helping Rogers-area residents ensure its vital community space saw success.
“The more I think about my drive down memory lane, the more symbolic that 21st Century Bank’s name on the Event Center building is — a symbol that when the community has needed a partner, we’ve consistently been there,” he said.
21st Century Bank Steps Up
Jon Dolphin was initially approached by his long-time friends Jack Hines and John Seifert about possible sponsorship opportunities for the event center. As he reflected on the bank’s history with the city, it was clear that 21st Century Bank’s name belonged on a building that represents the community of Rogers — a community that is very important to the history and future of 21st Century Bank.
21st is committed to giving back to this community – and offered a $100,000 donation for the event center, which was accepted in April of 2022 by the Rogers City Council. With several enhancements completed on the event center, the city hosted a recognition event on August 9, 2023, with which we were proud to be involved. Other sponsors and local officials, businesses and community members joined the event.
"This event was the culmination and celebration of a large amount of effort that community leaders put in. 21st Century Bank is proud to be a part of the Event Center, and more important than that, we look forward to playing a substantial role in the growth and betterment of the community for many years to come.”
Visit the 21st Century Bank Event Center In Rogers
The 21st Century Bank Event Center is in Lions Central Park on Main Street, just south of Downtown Rogers.
The center provides a range of amenities for various events, including a lobby, oversized restrooms for convenient family use, a full-service kitchen and bar, a smaller meeting room, a Graco Conference Room, a formal garden, a future outdoor fireplace, a patio and a performance stage. The main indoor event space can accommodate activities ranging from business meetings to weddings. For more information on renting the event center, visit their website or contact Jackie Riebel.
Rogers, Minnesota
| Founded: | 1854 |
| Incorporated: | 1914 |
| Population (2020): | 13,295 |
| Website: | rogersmn.gov |
Rogers, Minnesota's
Economic Impact
The city of Rogers is a rapidly developing suburban community located west of the Twin Cities. With convenient access to two regional highways — I-94 and TH 101 — the city serves as a major distribution center and thriving destination for growing businesses. Today there are over 11,000 jobs in Rogers and that number continues to grow as the city attracts skilled workers and expanding businesses. In the last five years, Rogers has approved 23 new commercial construction projects worth an average of $69.3 million.
The city of Rogers is committed to promoting economic development. With programs like Elevate Hennepin, CEO Next, the Minnesota Investment Fund and the Job Creation Fund, the city can support and promote the growth of small businesses.
Rogers, Minnesota's
Top Industries
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Retail
- Accommodation and Food Services
- Healthcare and Social Assistance
Rogers is part of the I-94 West Chamber of Commerce.
Outdoor Opportunities in Rogers, Minnesota
The city of Rogers has 32 city parks and 66 miles of trails. Nearby, you find Crow Hassan Park Reserve, 2,182 acres of natural beauty for hiking, canoeing, skiing and picnics. The Recreation Department hosts sporting events, farmer’s markets, community gardens and other activities year-round.
About Rogers, Minnesota
Rogers is a growing community with easy access to the Twin Cities Metro Area and beyond via two major roadway systems. The city sits in a beautiful rural landscape with a small-town feel, even as economic development expands. A combination of urban services, amenities and employment opportunities within this suburban setting makes Rogers an attractive community for raising families.
The city was named the “Best Place to Raise Kids in Minnesota” by Bloomberg Business Week in 2013. Rogers is home to four Independent School District 728 schools, including Rogers High School, which consistently ranks among the state’s highest academic achievement and offers nationally recognized Culinary Arts and DECA programs.
Our Rogers Business and Community Partners
