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Entrepreneurship and Innovation Update – February 28, 2014

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Immigrants make cities more economically competitive. A recent post on Immigration Impact highlights a recent report from Americas Society/Council of the Americas (AS/COA) describing five ways immigrants make cities more economically competitive. Specifically, immigrants 1) contribute to a dynamic labor force and spur economic growth, 2) are more likely to start businesses and create jobs in their cities, 3) are critical to helping cities counteract population decline, keeping economies vibrant and strong, 4) make cities more attractive by raising housing values, and 5) contribute to a talented workforce through higher levels of education.Read more...

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Deportations: A Resource Page

An estimated 2 million people have been deported since 2008. Even with an emphasis on enforcement measure, immigration reform legislation has remained stalled in Congress. Further delays on immigration reform and continued mass deportations also have economic and humanitarian implications for the United States. The IPC has compiled the following resources on the impact of deportations.Read more...