Gateways for Growth

OIRA's role in the Gateways for Growth initiative.

The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and the Minneapolis Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) are working on an project called Gateways for Growth to research and create opportunities for immigrants and refugees in our economy, government, legal system, school system and workforce.

OIRA’s role in this project will be to assist the Chamber in connecting within organization and individuals serving our immigrant and refugee community to learn about and participate in the Gateways for Growth initiative and help identify strategies and recommendations that will form part of the final plan. Contact Grace Waltz at gwaltz@mplschamber.com for general information about the Minneapolis Regional Chamber's leadership in this initiative.

Research

Report about New Americans in Minneapolis from New American Economy.
The Journey to Belonging in the Twin Cities

June 16, 2021 Gateways for Growth presentation

On June 16, 2021 Gateways for Growth, the Minneapolis Regional Chamber, the City of Minneapolis’s Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, and New American Economy presented the New Americans in Minneapolis report to the Minneapolis City Council's Policy & Government Oversight Committee.

March 10, 2021 Gateways for Growth presentation

Gateways for Growth gave an update to the Minneapolis City Council Policy & Government Oversight Committee together with the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs and other community leaders.