Qualis Staffing

Toua and Nou came to St. Paul, MN in 1986. Nou attended St. Paul College and received three associate degrees in accounting, bookkeeping, and data entry. Toua received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Accounting. In 1996 American National completed the merger with Mutual Savings Bank and Toua was one of 150 employees who were laid off.

This was the point where Toua and Nou decided to start their own business by purchasing and operating a supermarket in St. Paul that grew into the HmongTown Marketplace. The Hmong marketplace consists of 300+ indoor and outdoor vendors. The marketplace became a hub for all Hmong and other refugees like Karen and Napo to shop, connect and build strong relationships. The success of the HmongTown Marketplace has been featured on CNN, Milwaukee Journal Sentinal, Travel Channel, and more.

The fast-growing Hmong and Karen communities in Minnesota ran into difficulties finding good-paying jobs in the area. Toua and Nou knew they had an obligation to help the community they serve. Toua and Nou established Qualis Staffing Solutions to help bridge this gap. Qualis has grown to support a variety of communities since its inception. Providing its staff with opportunities to support their families and gain access to the American dream.