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New Mainers: The Contributions of Immigrants in Maine

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New Mainers include people and families from a multitude of different countries. We discuss their experiences and challenges upon coming here, what resources are available to them, and how they contribute to the state's economy and cultural diversity.

Guests

Reza Jalali, executive director, Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center

Julia Trujillo Luengo, office of economic opportunity director, housing and economic development department director, City of Portland

Claude Rwaganje, executive director, ProsperityME: The Center for Financial Education

Jorge A. Acero, director, Labor, Outreach and Education, State Monitor Advocate, Maine Department of Labor – Bureau of Labor Standards

Claire Sadar, program manager, Historic New England; about the upcoming program “The Somali Experience in Maine”

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