Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Welcoming Cities: Lessons from Chicago, Dayton, and Nashville
Today, the American Immigration Council released Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Welcoming Cities: Lessons from Chicago, Dayton, and Nashville by Paul McDaniel, Ph.D. The report details the efforts of three cities to create a more welcoming environment for immigrants.
Since 2010, Chicago, Dayton, and Nashville—all Welcoming Cities—have each implemented initiatives that promote immigrant entrepreneurship and innovation in their communities. These cities provide key lessons about how localities, especially those struggling with an economic or population decline, can ensure that immigrant entrepreneurs can maximize their potential, to the benefit of all residents.
The report notes that, while “a city can’t do much about federal immigration laws and policies, or do anything about the official immigration status of members of its community, a city can help by cultivating a welcoming environment for all members of the community, including immigrants and refugees.”