Cincinnati Compass

We are excited to announce the award recipients for 2024 in the categories of Rising Star, Legacy, Business Leader and Community Leader. Join us to celebrate them this Friday, September 13th, at our annual event: https://lnkd.in/g9STHnSJ Legacy Award: Jorge Perez of the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati Rising Star Award: Jhohan Lozano of Procter & Gamble Business Leader: farduwsa hassan of LEILA URGENT CARE Community Leader: Bineta Asaliha Diop of JOMJOP #inclusiveleadership #belonging #inclusivedevelopment #professionaldevelopment #recognition #representationmatters

We are less than a month away from our annual event, September 13th at the Cincinnati Museum Center. Come enjoy vibrant and flavorful food from chefs who are a part of Findlay Kitchen at the Corporation for Findlay Market. We hope you can join us. Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/g9STHnSJ Also, you don't have to wait until the event: make sure to visit them when you are out in the community. #inclusiveeconomies #food #entrepreneurship #celebration

Join us September 13th at the Cincinnati Museum Center for our fourth annual event, Cincinnati Rhythm. Come celebrate with us to honor and recognize the contributions immigrant and refugee communities make across the Cincinnati region. There will be food from members of Findlay Kitchen at the Corporation for Findlay Market and entertainment from Son del Caribe, Ijo Ugo and others. We will have a few other surprises. Meet up with long-term friends and make lasting new connections at our annual event. We hope to see you there. Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/g9STHnSJ #immigrantswelcome #refugeeswelcome #inclusiveeconomies #celebration Thanks to our sponsors: Procter & Gamble; Elevar Design Group; Visit Cincy; Duke Energy Corporation; Workforce Council of Southwest Ohio; Kroger; Jungle Jim's International Market; CVG Airport - Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport; Shakila Ahmad & Dr. Masood; Marisela Ramos & Gustavo Leon ~Jane Muindi, Felicity Tao, Jason Dunn Sr., Gerardo Calvo Logrono, Shakila Ahmad, Gustavo León, Mahendra Vora, Michelle Denisoff, Christopher Che, Chukwuma (Chuma) Ekwueme, Shazafar Ahmed

We hope you can join us for our fourth annual event- September 13th. Cincinnati Rhythm is our highly anticipated, multicultural annual event. This year we are moving to a new and familiar location: the Cincinnati Museum Center. There’s something for everyone who attends including plenty of food, music, performances, and special awards. Every year we hold this special event for the immigrants and refugees who call our region home. The event is a celebration and an opportunity to connect with friends, old and new. Join us in celebrating the new Americans who contribute to a strong regional economy and a diverse, vibrant community. The event will be held September 13th, 6PM - 10PM at the Cincinnati Museum Center. We are thankful for them hosting such an important event. See the link below to register: https://lnkd.in/g9STHnSJ Thanks to our sponsors who make the event possible: Procter & Gamble; Elevar Design Group; Visit Cincy; Duke Energy Corporation; Workforce Council of Southwest Ohio; Kroger; Jungle Jim's International Market; CVG Airport - Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport; Shakila Ahmad and Dr. Masood Ahmad; Marisela Ramos and Gustavo León; Findlay Kitchen at the Corporation for Findlay Market Felicity Tao; Christopher Che; Michelle Denisoff; Chukwuma (Chuma) Ekwueme; Jason Dunn Sr.; Mahendra Vora; Gerardo Calvo Logrono; Shazafar Ahmed; ~Jane Muindi

Cincinnati Children's is leading by example. This is what welcoming and creating a sense of belonging looks like in the workplace. Employees want to feel seen, included, and know that they belong. These type of events are why people stay and are what attracts people to employers in our region. As an organization that works to welcome and support immigrant, refugee, and international talent, we at Cincinnati Compass think it is wonderful to see employers create welcoming work environments and celebrate the diverse talent that drives growth and innovation of their businesses. #belonging #immigrantswelcome #inclusiveeconomies #internationaltalent #inclusiveworkplace

Main Street businesses and tech-enabled startups drive economic growth, job creation and add cultural vibrancy to our neighborhoods. Listen to the recent conversation between Compass Executive Director, Bryan Wright, PhD, Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati President, Alfonso Cornejo, and Cincinnati Edition Host, Lucy May, about how immigrant, refugee, and international student communities are driving that growth. #immigrantentrepreneurship #trustedconnector #inclusiveeconomies #immigrants #refugees #internationalstudents #startup #entrepreneurship Shakila Ahmad Felicity Tao Gerardo Calvo Logrono Chukwuma (Chuma) Ekwueme Mahendra Vora Michelle Denisoff ~Jane Muindi Jason Dunn Sr. Shazafar Ahmed Christopher Che Gustavo León

For our March Newsletter, as we celebrate Women’s History Month, it's a perfect opportunity to shine a spotlight on the remarkable contributions of immigrant women to our local communities and economy. From dynamic entrepreneurs like the family at MI COZUMEL and IT leaders at Liona Enterprises to dedicated professionals and civic leaders, immigrant and refugee women enrich our community with their leadership, talent, resilience, and diverse perspectives. Come learn about the Kentucky African Women's Association, the Latina Entrepreneur Academy, Refuge Collaborative, and others making an impact in the region. https://lnkd.in/g2izMpMD #inclusiveeconomy #womenchangemakers #womeninbusiness #immigrants #refugees #newsletter Michelle Denisoff Felicity Tao Shakila Ahmad Jane Muindi Mahendra Vora Jason Dunn Sr. Gustavo León Chukwuma (Chuma) Ekwueme Christopher Che Shazafar Ahmed Gerardo Calvo Logrono Bryan Wright, PhD Karla C. Boldery, MBI, CBA. Mentalla Ismail, MPH Fatou Souare Mouna Falls

We must continue to welcome refugees and asylum seekers. It is the right thing to do and, as this recent study shows, resettlement and support of refugees and asylees is a big boost to the economy. Refugees and asylees had a positive net fiscal impact (revenues over expenditures) totaling $123.8 billion, over the 15-year period studied. The net fiscal benefit to the federal government was estimated at $31.5 billion and approximately $92.3 billion to state and local governments. Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio Kentucky Refugee Ministries - NKYKentucky Refugee Ministries, Inc. #refugeeswelcome #inclusiveeconomy #resettlement https://lnkd.in/eNxp9UQF

Earlier this month, we launched our Compass Newsletter. We will share stories of resilience, celebrate successes, and provide current data and information so that you may advocate within your own spheres of influence and get engaged. Send an email to connect@cincinnaticompass.org to receive the newsletter. Our first newsletter focuses on the economic impact of immigrant, refugee, and international communities in the region. Whether you are an employer seeking to enhance your capacity to recruit and retain immigrant and international talent; a small business owner seeking technical assistance and funding; a service provider looking to improve language access; or a concerned resident looking to better understand current demographic and economic trends, we can be your trusted source and partner. https://lnkd.in/gpTpNA7b #connections #immigrants #inclusiveeconomy #newsletter #economicimpact ➿Jane Muindi Shakila Ahmad Mahendra Vora Felicity Tao Chukwuma (Chuma) Ekwueme Jason Dunn Sr. Gustavo León Christopher Che Gerardo Calvo Logrono Michelle Denisoff Shazafar Ahmed