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2020 BE MSP Professional Associations’ Forum Seeks to Connect & Empower MSP Leaders
THE NEED TO BETTER SUPPORT, EMPOWER & CONNECT PROFESSIONALS OF COLOR Over the last four years, Make It. MSP. has collected survey and focus group insights from more than 1,800 professionals of color in an effort to learn more about their experiences as residents...
Discover the Startup Capital of the North from Home
The Greater Minneapolis-Saint Paul (MSP) region is known for its community of problem-solvers, creative thinkers and innovators. And in 2020, there are no shortages of challenges to confront. The best of that innovative spirit will be on display at Twin Cities Startup...
Remembering George Floyd
George Floyd was a newcomer to the Minneapolis-Saint Paul region, moving from Houston, Texas to seek opportunity. This community failed Mr. Floyd absolutely. The actions of the police, committed in broad daylight and observed by many, showed a disregard for human life...
Make It. MSP. Community Resources to Stay Connected During COVID-19
Partners from across the Greater Minneapolis-Saint Paul region (MSP) didn't skip a beat when it was their chance to step up and help connect neighbors to helpful resources during this uncertain time. We may be doing our best to stay apart for a while, but there are...
Introducing MSP Cultural Spotlights!
Where do you go for authentic cultural experiences? Where do you go to find and build community? BE MSP’s new MSP Cultural Spotlight series helps shine a light on existing culturally-relevant spaces, places and amenities across the Greater Minneapolis-Saint Paul...
Make It. MSP. 2019 in Review
2019 was a pivotal year for the Make It. MSP. initiative. With established, experienced groups of collaborators across the BE MSP, MSP Campus, MSP Hello, and MSP Tech teams, each group set out to move the work of attracting, engaging, and retaining talent forward in...
Gaps persist, more action needed: Make It. MSP.’s 2019 BE MSP Insights Report
In this post: Examining the experiences of people of color in Minneapolis + Saint Paul Major issues in diversity and inclusion remain prevalent Solutions for a greater push into diversity and inclusion Download the report Examining the experiences of people of color...
Your Guide to Winter in Greater MSP
The Minneapolis-Saint Paul Winter Guide will help you survive and thrive during the snowy season Whether it’s your first MSP winter or you’ve lived here your entire life, we want to help you prepare. Still learning the basics? Ready to try things out? Maybe you want...
BE BOLD: AIPDC encourages self-efficacy for African immigrant professionals
Elevating the stories of our region’s African immigrant professionals As of 2016, African immigrants made up roughly 6% of the state of Minnesota’s total labor force (MN Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage). Today, more than 134,000 African immigrants now live...
Building an inclusive workplace with the updated BE MSP toolkit
In 2016 and as part of its ongoing work to better retain professionals of color in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul region, Make It. MSP. partners launched a new toolkit designed to aid employers in building more inclusive workplaces. The BE MSP Workplace Toolkit is a free...