Tag: Hamse Warfa
Top African immigrant in Minnesota state government departing to join Biden...
After three years leading Gov. Walz’s efforts in providing resources and training to Minnesota workers and businesses as deputy commissioner in the state’s economic...
Deputy Commissioner Warfa: Training opportunities for Minnesotans looking for in-demand jobs
There are about 60,000 jobs posted in Minnesota right now. Minnesota employers are hiring. But jobs in demand now have shifted in some cases...
Minnesota creates office for immigrant and refugee affairs led by Anisa...
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has named Anisa Hajimumin as Assistant Commissioner of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. Hajimumin will serve as the...
Minnesota addressing racial disparities amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Stay at Home order is lifted, but that doesn’t mean it’s a complete return to normal. Governor Walz asks us to #StaySafeMN to...
Message from Deputy Commissioner Warfa on COVID-19 assistance to Minnesota workforce
Editor's note: Deputy Commissioner Hamse Warfa originally sent this message to Mshale eNewsletter subscribers on May 7, 2020.
My name is Hamse Warfa and I...
‘DEED taking lead to ensure African businesses get assistance’: An interview...
Mshale interviewed Minnesota Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan today on the state's COVID-19 response and impact on the African immigrant business community as well as...
Governor Walz opens $30 million coronavirus small-business loan fund
Editor's note: Since the publishing of this story on March 27, there is an update from the African Development Center of Minnesota on how...
Business Summit to highlight African immigrant opportunities
Minnesota Africans United will be hosting its first ever summit event on September 5. Minnesota Africans United is a non-profit organization that is dedicated...
Hamse Warfa appointed assistant commissioner at Minnesota DEED
Somali-American entrepreneur, Hamse Warfa, was named the Department of Employment and Economic Development’s (DEED) Assistant Commissioner for Economic Opportunity on March 22nd. The appointment...