Twin Cities Business’ 2026 Community Impact Award winners bring to life the concepts of neighboring and caring communities.

After Operation Metro Surge began in December, individuals, nonprofits, and businesses chose to help immigrants, including three of the 10 Community Impact Award winners.

The Fredrikson law firm offered pro bono legal assistance to immigrants. Centro Tyrone Guzman, in Minneapolis, and Neighborhood House, in St. Paul, provided food, transportation, and other critical needs.

Four honorees were selected for their efforts to address housing needs and to help people land and keep good jobs. Andersen Corp. and Ecolab are providing financial and leadership assistance to tackle the affordable housing issue. Dunwoody College of Technology is awarding scholarships as a pathway to family-sustaining jobs, while nonprofit Small Sums is supplying work clothing, tools, and other essentials to help workers succeed in new jobs.

Meanwhile, three veteran organizations are delivering high-quality programs to produce financial security. Project Success helps students discover their career potential. WomenVenture offers resources women need to pursue their career dreams. While the Metropolitan Economic Development Association (MEDA) provides financing and wrap-around services that BIPOC entrepreneurs need to succeed. —Liz Fedor

Nov. 17, 3:00–5:30 p.m. Metropolitan Ballroom

Register at tcbmag.com/events/cia26/