Ideas That Innovate: State & Local Policies
Ideas That Innovate: State & Local Policies is a report by the Welcoming Economies Global Network, a partnership between Welcoming America and Global Detroit that taps into the economic development opportunities created by immigrants across the Rust Belt. The report outlines state and local policies that foster immigrant inclusion in varying levels of government including…
Read MoreWhite House Task Force on New Americans: Strategic Action Plan on Immigrant & Refugee Integration
In November 2014, President Barack Obama established the White House Task Force on New Americans, a government-wide effort tasked with better integrating immigrants and refugees into American communities civically, economically, and linguistically. This strategic plan outlines the Task Force’s integration strategy for the federal government, including goals and recommendations on building welcoming communities. Welcoming America…
Read MoreRust Best Revitalized in Dayton
When faced with population decline and economic hardship, Dayton made a plan to harness the potential of immigrants to reimagine their community and create a brighter future for all residents. In 2011, the City of Dayton announced a communitywide initiative – guided by the Welcome Dayton plan – designed to attract, retain, and engage in…
Read MoreStronger Together: Making the Case for Shared Prosperity Through Welcoming Immigrants In Our Communities
As the movement to create more welcoming communities across the country has expanded, more and more people are interested in hearing how welcoming our immigrant neighbors can be a force for economic growth. Stronger Together: Making the Case for Shared Prosperity Through Welcoming Immigrants In Our Communities is intended to help advocates for immigrant integration…
Read MoreWelcoming Nashville: Perspectives and Trends
The story of Nashville illustrates that welcoming immigrants isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s the smart thing to do. As a city that has become more embracing of its foreign born community, Nashville has reaped the economic benefits, becoming a vibrant, global city that attracts talent from across the globe and gains a…
Read MoreDancing to a New Tune in Nashville
Nashville is a city that made a decision to embrace New Americans and invest in their community as a vibrant, international hub. The results are music to many people’s ears. In December of 2014 Nashville was recognized as a beacon of hope for the nation by the President. Nashville has not only embraced its rapidly…
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