City of New Hope, Minnesota
Walker MacBeath, SHRM-SCP, serves as an HR Specialist and IT Coordinator for the City of New Hope, Minnesota, since April 2016, overseeing various human resources functions and IT projects. Previously, Walker held roles in human resources and administration within the city and worked as a Marketing Production Manager at the Overture Center for the Arts. Prior to that, Walker owned The Chicken Ranch and managed development relations at the University of Wisconsin Foundation, focusing on high-value donors and fundraising initiatives. Walker began professional experience in healthcare administration, including roles at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics and Epic. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, along with various diplomas and training in baking and business.
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City of New Hope, Minnesota
Although New Hope, located in the Northwest Suburbs of the Twin Cities, is considered a fully developed community, the city is in a period of growth in population, housing and businesses. Regional forecasts show New Hope's population increasing slightly over the next few decades (2020 Census was 21,986). Between 2015 and 2020, 292 new units of housing were constructed in the city and more new housing is in the planning process. Many homeowners are also reinvigorating existing homes by expanding or making improvements that suit their lifestyle. Over the past couple of years, the city has issued an average of approximately 2,500 building permits annually, representing an investment of about $38 million each year in New Hope homes and businesses. New Hope has a thriving business community of nearly 500 businesses. The city has a strong industrial tax base, with three major industrial parks, and a strong commercial sector, with five commercial and retail centers. New Hope’s businesses continue to grow, often requiring significant building expansions and renovations. New Hope's employers provide a significant number of jobs. It is estimated that there are more than 10,000 jobs located in New Hope.