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In Rochester, Minnesota, a new initiative called VOICES (Valuing Our Immigrants Contributions to Economic Success) attempts to draw the connection between supporting immigrants’ integration into the economy and economic growth.  The initiative is still exploring the ways in which the city can foster immigrants’ contributions and at a recent meeting attendees discussed possible directions:

Among the pages of ideas that were shared at the meeting were that immigrants bring global connections, tenacity and financial responsibility, and they can expand companies’ customer base. Employers provide a place for immigrants to realize their dreams, to receive mentorships and training, and to find social mobility. And the community provides the Rochester International World Festival, adult education, advocacy in the judicial system, charter schools and immigrant-owned businesses.

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