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Professional Newcomer Services

Dedicated relocation support and community integration for professionals joining the Austin MN workforce

WELCOMING NEW PROFESSIONALS TO AUSTIN

The Austin Area Chamber provides Austin MN newcomer services through our Community Concierge, Kristen Olson, who helps new residents find the resources they need to thrive. We believe that loving your job starts with loving where you live.

For local employers, attracting and retaining top talent requires ensuring your workforce truly puts down roots. Our relocation support programs help professionals new to the area connect with the community so they can love where they live, shop, and play as much as they love their careers.

Relocation Support: How the Austin MN Community Concierge Helps Professionals

Averaging more than 250 newcomer meetings each year, our Community Concierge program provides essential relocation support for Austin MN professionals. We specialize in helping new residents navigate the transition into our community by assisting in several key areas:

  • Personalized Community Tours: Arranged through your employer to give you an insider’s look at the city.
  • Professional Networking: Building interpersonal connections within the Austin business community.
  • Community Integration: Introductions to local service clubs, churches, volunteer opportunities, and recreational activities.
  • Austin MN Rental Housing: Finding the right neighborhood to call home.
  • Trailing Spouse Employment: Connecting partners with local career opportunities.
  • Childcare & School Enrollment: Navigating the best options for your family’s education and care.

Become a Relocation Sponsor: Support the Austin Workforce

Help us welcome the newest members of our professional community while increasing your business’s visibility. Our Austin MN Welcome Bags and Relocation Packets are delivered directly to incoming professionals, providing them with essential local information and high-value items from participating Chamber members.

How to Get Involved: If you would like your business represented in our Newcomer Welcome Bags or featured in our Relocation Resources, please download and complete the sponsorship form below.

  • Direct Outreach: Put your brand in the hands of new residents on day one.
  • Community Impact: Support the Chamber’s mission to retain top talent in Austin MN.
Download sponsorship form

Please return completed forms to Kristen Olson.

NEWCOMER EVENTS

Our Austin MN newcomer events are specifically curated to help integrate new professionals into the Austin business community. These gatherings are designed for those who have moved to the area for their careers and are looking to build a meaningful local network.

By attending, new members of the Austin workforce get to:

  • Meet Other New Professionals: Build lasting friendships and professional networks with others who are also new to the area.
  • Discover Local Austin Businesses: Get a "behind-the-scenes" look at the amazing shops, restaurants, and services that make Austin, MN, unique.
  • Find Your Place: Learn about local organizations, volunteer opportunities, and ways to get involved in the community.

These events are a key part of our talent retention efforts, ensuring that those who come to Austin for a job stay for the community.

A list of all the sponsors for the Welcome Bags
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Meet Your Community Concierge

Meet Kristen Olson, Austin’s very own Community Concierge! Kristen has been helping our professional newcomers acclimate to Austin for more than ten years. Although she is not native to Austin, she “jumped right in” after moving to town in 2013 and is now our resident expert helping people get connected. She can assist with housing, school enrollment, community activities, and more! Her Awesome Austin events, designed to help newcomers see the community and meet others, are particularly popular. If you are a professional new to town, reach out to learn more at kristen@austincoc.com.

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