This report documents for the first time the economic contributions of African immigrants in Minnesota. It was the most extensive study surveying over 500 consumers and over 100 businesses across the diversity of African immigrants. It was funded by the McKnight Foundation, supported by Concordia University and was done in partnership with Gene Gelgelu of African Economic Development Solutions and a panel of community experts.
Latest data from the Current Population Survey, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides insights into national African American/Black workforce trends. This data can also guide long term career and workforce pathways into jobs that pay […]
African Latino Asian and Native American communities contribute around $60 billion to the local Minnesotan economy, reflected in their tax payments, consumer spending, businesses, workforce, cultural assets, rental payments to property owners, residential real estate […]
Attached are profiles of ALANA business and community leaders in my monthly column for Minnesota Business Magazine
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