The New American Dream Lab (NADL)

ROLE

Founder, Organizer, Facilitator

CLIENT

International Rescue Committee

AGENCY

SLC Human-centered Design

The Problem

Underserved communities in Salt Lake City, Utah faced barriers to communication with established business communities. 

Why Was This A Problem
Cities that view underserved communities as assets instead of liabilities have stronger economies; stronger relationships matter.

Solution

Founded in 2017 by the Founders of SLC Human-Centered Design, The New American Dream Lab (NADL) has been a platform for New Americans(former refugee and immigrant) in Salt Lake City, Utah to learn entrepreneurial skills and to present their businesses to a participating audience. The goal of the event is to empower New American entrepreneurs and introduce the Salt Lake City business and the broader community to diverse small business owners who help to create a dynamic business landscape in Utah.

NADL is a partnership between the Microbusiness Connection Center, Women's Business Center of Utah, Salt Lake County, and Utah State University, and the International Rescue Committee.