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Cincinnati Compass

Connecting immigrant & international communities for a stronger region
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Come see with fresh eyes who we are as a society, as a city, a region, and as a community of people who are brought together for diverse reasons.Research + Data
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Our Mission

Cincinnati Compass is a collaborative project of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, City of Cincinnati, and more than 65 community partners who believe that immigrants are key contributors to a strong regional economy and a diverse and vibrant community. Cincinnati Compass advances economic and social inclusion of immigrant and international communities to improve the overall vibrancy of the region.

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We do it together with you

Create a region where immigrant + international communities feel welcome, wanted, and important.

Develop + expand opportunities for economic and social inclusion.

Influence policy change towards more inclusive and welcoming practices.

Resources

Resources

Connect with a wide range of resources to accompany you as an immigrant living in the Cincinnati region. Resources include education + training, small business support, social services, legal, and more.

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Data + Research

Immigrant and international communities are key contributors to a strong regional economy and a diverse, vibrant community. You can access data and research to use for storytelling, advocacy, policy, education, and awareness.

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Social, cultural, and community events help us connect, celebrate, learn, and get involved. Check out our events calendar to find out how you can participate.

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From our Executive Director

You are welcome here. We believe that Immigrant and international communities are key contributors to a strong regional economy and a diverse, vibrant community. We want to work with you to help you build strong connections and sense of belonging in the Cincinnati region. 

If you are an organization, business, or government entity, we want to work with you to develop immigrant- and refugee-inclusive policies and practices that help you meet your talent needs and enhance the reach of your services. 

Together, we can build a thriving and inclusive region where all are welcome and can take pride in the shared prosperity and well-being of the region.

Bryan Wright, PhD
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Explore community stories

Mamta Bajgain

Mamta’s Story

Mamta Bajgain’s journey to Cincinnati began as a Bhutanese refugee at the tender age of 9 through the United Nations resettlement program. Now employed in Real Estate, Mamta also serves as a ranking member of the Nepali Language and Arts Center, a 501-C 3 non-profit organization. Her remarkable resilience and dedication to community leadership exemplify the transformative power of perseverance and compassion in overcoming adversity and fostering positive change.
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Tara’s Story

Originally from Bhutan, Tara Dahal survived ethnic cleansing and resettled in a Nepali refugee camp. As Chairman of the Nepali Language and Arts Center and a Board member at Catholic Charities of Southwest Ohio, Tara’s dedication empowers those in need. Through advocacy and service, he uplifts his community, reflecting the spirit of compassion in his adopted home.
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Haneen’s Story

Haneen Farhan arrived in Cincinnati a decade ago as a refugee from Iraq with just $400, the gold she was wearing, and dream to make women feel good about themselves.
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Leslie’s Story

Some international Procter & Gamble employees approach their Cincinnati-based assignments with mixed feelings, unsure how they’ll adapt to the cultural differences of living in a mid-sized American city. But Mexico native Leslie Guzman was eager to relocate to the company’s Cincinnati headquarters in 2007 after stints in Brazil and Venezuela.
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Rolando’s Story

As a high-school student in Guatemala, Rolando Archila knew he wanted to attend college in the US. His search focused on top business programs, but he had another important criterion too.
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Christopher’s Story

Christopher Che knew no one when he arrived in the Cincinnati area in 1980, and he was one of fewer than 10 immigrants here at the time from his native Cameron, in West Africa.
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