As ºüÀêÊÓƵ sees a population decline, the refugee community can bring talent, culture and a set of skills that could help our region.
Arrey Obenson of the International Institute says opening opportunities in our city is more than a moral imperative – it’s an economic one as well.
This video is part of Winning STL, in which Post-Dispatch publisher Ian Caso sits down with ºüÀêÊÓƵ business and civic leaders who, through their time, energy and resources, have bet big on our region.
Earlier videos:
- Kwofe Coleman of the Muny explains how it brings an experience unlike any other in our country.
- The ºüÀêÊÓƵ Symphony's Marie-Hélène Bernard invites all to join a world-class music experience.
- Salt+Smoke owner Tom Schmidt tells how he took a gamble on a downtown restaurant. That gamble has paid off
- Broadcast Joe Buck on why he loves coming home to ºüÀêÊÓƵ.
- UMSL chancellor Kristin Sobolik explains how a focus on local hiring and promotion is a key for the school and our region.
- CEO Tony Thompson explains how Kwame Building Group is changing the face of ºüÀêÊÓƵ and becoming a model for developing a diverse workforce.
- Lee Broughton of ºüÀêÊÓƵ City SC tells us why our city will meet its moment with the debut of MLS soccer.
- Airport director Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge says modernizing the airport is a vital step in helping our region thrive.
- After rebranding Ascension, Nick Ragone has an idea about selling ºüÀêÊÓƵ to the rest of the world.