Aug 6, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardMetropolitan Council Committee Of The Whole Meeting
The committee meeting focused on a research presentation regarding the impacts of Operation Metro Surge on small businesses. The discussion highlighted the qualitative and longitudinal research findings, including economic, psychological, and social effects on business owners and employees. The presentation covered the methodology of the study, the importance of immigrant-owned and Main Street businesses to regional resiliency, and the specific challenges faced by businesses in diverse neighborhoods. The committee also discussed the need for continued collaboration with regional partners to identify strategies for economic relief and future resiliency infrastructure.