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Purpose

Local communities across the country have long seen the positive effects of a growing immigrant population. An influx in newcomers has driven population growth, revitalized neighborhoods, spurred innovation, and enriched communities with cultural diversity. In the face of this, many local governments, chambers of commerce, and nonprofits have been thinking more proactively about how to create an environment sending messages of inclusion and social cohesion, maximizing the contributions of all residents, and giving community members the tools needed to thrive together.

To support and scale these pursuits, in 2016 New American Economy (NAE) and Welcoming America (WA) launched the a competitive opportunity for public and private sector organizations to jointly apply for up to three tiers of support to facilitate local immigrant integration and inclusion:

• Customized economic research reports on local immigrant contributions
• Tailored technical assistance to create an immigrant welcoming plan
• Planning grants to fund welcoming plan efforts

Immigrants Get the Job Done data reveal event

NNIC welcomed attendees to the Lilley Museum at the ÍƼöÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´, on Friday, September 17, from 6-8 p.m. where they disseminated data from the New American Economy's research report on Reno/Washoe County and highlighted the immigrant contributions in Northern Nevada. The Lilley Museum's current exhibition, En Medio|Senses of Migration, visually highlighted the immigrant contributions.

For a detailed copy of the report, .

Washoe County's immigrant data from the Gateways for Growth study was recently featured in an and

ÍƼöÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ New American Economy (NAE)

New American Economy (NAE) is a bipartisan research and advocacy organization founded to educate, empower, and support policymakers, influencers, and citizens across the country that see the economic and social benefits of a smart approach to immigration reform. NAE has created a coalition of civic, business, and cultural leaders who span the political spectrum and represent all 50 states. NAE makes the case for smart immigration reform in four ways:

• to demonstrate how immigration impacts our economy
• at the grassroots and influencer levels to build support for immigration
• to advocate for policies that recognize the value immigrants add locally, and
• Showing through film, food, art, sports, comedy, and more.

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ÍƼöÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Welcoming America (WA)

Welcoming America leads a movement of inclusive communities across the world that are becoming more prosperous by making everyone who lives there feel like they belong. Through a membership network of 200+ local governments and nonprofits, Welcoming America connects and supports place-based initiatives that work to reduce divisions and support greater civic, social, and economic participation among new and longtime residents alike. Through the Welcoming Network, participating members access peer learning opportunities, technical assistance, tools, and training to help transform their communities into more welcoming places.

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ÍƼöÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ En Medio | Senses of Migrations Event

The exhibits EN MEDIO | Senses of Migrations will attempt to stimulate dialogue, raise consciousness about issues related to the act of crossing the U.S.-Mexico border through all the facets of art. The exhibition includes artists from all over the world that explore the theme of this show through music, photography, painting, video and performance art. This exhibit will be on display from July 9, 2021 until January 15, 2022 at the Lilley Museum of Art located at the ÍƼöÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´.