Bruce Corrie

Economist. Cultural Entrepreneur. Economic Empowerment.
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[Bruce Corrie @BruceCorrie]

For a moment let us contemplate the beauty of our world and try to build and not destroy... (picture from https://t.co/cXxSOGa7DL).

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Neighborhood tax credits, shop local, make it easier to do business #mnleg

[Chris Farrell @cfarrellecon]

Do good neighbors make good economies? Minnesota could be a test case https://t.co/sKzdHGFEN6 Could Minnesota's "social capital"--the trust and informal connections that brought people together during “Operation Metro Surge”-- be a platform for building a stronger economy.

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@cfarrellecon Here's how a neighborhood tax credit could work. People can get up to a $500 tax credit when they contribute to a neighborhood pool managed by a CDFI and could specify where the money could be invested locally. Putting power behind the local energy in the neighborhood.

[Bruce Corrie @BruceCorrie]

Do Good Neighbors Make Good Economies? I loved being part of the conversation with @cfarrellecon on @MPRnews and shared ideas around a neighborhood tax credit that local neighborhoods could use, along with a buy local and incentives for small businesses to revive and grow. #mnleg #NieghborhoodTaxCredit #ShopLocal #SmallBiz #Minnesota

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Read the testimony here - https://t.co/OCCSMrs4Yw

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Testimony to MN Legislature on the Cancelling of Little Africa Fest - For 13 years, Little Africa Fest has helped fuel the local economy, generating nearly $4 million in impact while bringing joy, culture, and customers to the Little Africa corridor. Led by AEDS, the festival is part of the Cultural Destinations model—where culture helps communities thrive and small businesses build wealth. This year, the festival was cancelled and funds were redirected to emergency grants for struggling businesses. Necessary, yes—but it also marks a shift from celebration to survival, putting at risk more than a decade of progress in community building, visibility, and economic growth.#LittleAfricaFest #ICEsurge #SupportSmallBusiness #CulturalDestinations #SaintPaul #communitywealth @LittleAfricaMN #mnleg https://t.co/151LJJrz83

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Here is the link to the detailed article - https://t.co/pNPnvXdRb0

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5 Tools to Jumpstart the Immigrant Economy in Minnesota https://t.co/LHipFno0Lo #mnleg

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According the the Annual Business Survey, 2023 - for 98.8 percent of all employer firms and 92.5 percent of all non employer businesses in Minnesota - the owner of the business is a citizen. #mnleg
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[Bruce Corrie @BruceCorrie]

As we rebuild the devasted immigrant economy - here is some data for smart policy for immigrant businesses in Minnesota. Immigrant businesses have become a core part of the Minnesota economy across counties and sectors. The urgency to act is real.
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#immigrantbusiness #ICEinMN #mnleg

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Shared on @KSTP with #KamariaBraye consequences of decline in immigrant business and workforcd including on local and federal taxes and a #BuyLocal strategy to jumpstart the economy - https://t.co/hlyXYYUuFT #immigrantbusiness #BuyLocal

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ALANA workers help support around $200 billion produced in the MN economy- around 40 percent of the economy. 1 in 5 workers are ALANA.

[Bruce Corrie @BruceCorrie]

Shared some data on how #ICE activity impacts the #Minnesota economy on @WCCO
https://t.co/C7rMhK4S1k #mnleg

[Bruce Corrie @BruceCorrie]

Shared some data on how #ICE activity impacts the #Minnesota economy on @WCCO
https://t.co/C7rMhK4S1k #mnleg

[KSTP @KSTP]

Somali Minnesotans generate at least $500 million in income annually and pay about $67 million in state and local taxes. https://t.co/bfyS71ZQQD

[Bruce Corrie @BruceCorrie]

#northernlights #aftonstatepark

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#northernlights #aftonstatrpark

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Top 3 reasons to visit the Cultural Destinations Boutique in the Education Building @mnstatefair - Buy, Share or Enjoy products from around the world, Place your mark of belonging on our Heart of Belonging, Enjoy Culture!

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A City's Prayer

https://t.co/qhB8K6kXu7 #saintpaul #cityprayer #faith #webelongtogether #cityofbelonging

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Little Africa Fest happening now..⁦@LittleAfricaMN⁩

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Ask Nivo - Your Civic Co-pilot to analyze projects in Saint Paul with the Belonging Scorecard #SaintPaul #Nivo #BelongingEconomy #BelongingInstitute
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