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ENEWS: Inclusion for Rural & Urban Places & People; MN Equity Blueprint/Human Capital; Latinos Drivi
Rural & Urban Challenges & Opportunities: Not So Divided After All Special Message from G&J President Jane Leonard: As April turned into May, I was honored to participate in two similar events at vastly different locations: first, our release of the Human Capital chapter of the MN Equity Blueprint last Friday with OneMN.org in Olivia, MN, with over 40 southwestern region community & economic leaders; and then on Tu... Read More
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ENEWS: Human Capital for Business and in Olivia, and the Rural Pulse
Small Biz Owners Call for Human Capital Investment Monday’s Star Tribune featured an op-ed by two small business owners, members of the Main Street Alliance, who made a strong case for an expansive state budget and ample public investments that actually improve the lives of their customers and employees. Growth & Justice has been collaborating with Main Street Alliance in support of policies that build human capital and ec... Read More
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ENEWS: Blueprint in Olivia, Reclaiming our Democracy, Where’s Our Train?
First Equity Blueprint Rollout April 26, in Olivia Mark your calendars and SAVE THE DATE! The first section of the Minnesota Equity Blueprint – with special focus on how Minnesota communities can invest more equitably in our “Human Capital” - will be released on April 26, 2019, from 9 to 11 AM at Master's Coffee Shop in Olivia, MN. Join us for a southwestern Minnesota focused event, with... Read More
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ENEWS: Blueprint in Olivia, Inclusiveness Rankings, the Larger Higher-Ed Scandal
First Equity Blueprint Rollout April 26, in Olivia Mark your calendars and SAVE THE DATE! The first section of the Minnesota Equity Blueprint – with special focus on how Minnesota communities can invest more equitably in our “Human Capital” - will be released on April 26, 2019, from 9 to 11 AM at Master's Coffee Shop in Olivia, MN. Join us for a southwestern Minnesota focused event, with... Read More
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ENEWS: Matters of Fact, Homecoming Essay, Equity Investments
Note: This week Growth & Justice launches “Matters of Fact,” a new recurring feature of our weekly e-news, featuring original analysis from our own research operation, headed up by Policy & Research Director Kate Searls. A quick cut from the latest American Community Survey (ACS) reaffirms that that Minnesota faces significant and serious challenges with regional and racial disparities. ... Read More
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