1. New American Academy Asad Aliweyd Executive director
B.s Mathematics teaching
Master Business Administration-MBA
Doctor of public Administration DPA-current
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Mission Statement
The New American Academy is a grassroots community organization dedicated to improving the health, educational attainment, Economic Empowerment, human welfare, and opportunities for youth, adults and families of East African immigrant community within The Twin Cities.
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3. Families &Youth Economic and Wealth Building
1. What is Entrepreneurship: What does it mean for you?
2. Job placement for youth
Planning for Business Success
3: The Market- Customers and Competition
4. Marketing Strategies
5. Credit and Financing
6. Management and Operations
7. Technology in Business
8. Alumni Speaker/ Competition Reporting
9. Financial Planning
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4. Southwest Light Rail Corridor
The RFP clearly Stated that there should be; 1. Housing development 2. Job creation 3. And, economic development for the underrepresented communities along the line.
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5. Entrepreneurship and Business Development
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Graduation Event
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8. NAA/LISC Initiative for Town Center Station in Eden Prairie
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Regional Development
February 11th, 2013 State of the Region at Downtown Saint Paul
Panelist:
Deputy Mayor of Saint Paul, Paul Williams
Cornerstone group president, Coleen Keri
New American academy Executive Director, Asad Aliweyd
Mediated by Metropolitan Commission Chair Sue Hauge
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10. Authentic Community Engagement and Outreach with authentic
Hennepin Co. Commissioner Dorfman
Eden Prairie Mayor and City Manager
Repa Mekha Speaks to the community
Elder Speaking on benefits of LRT
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