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Reimagining the Midwest: Immigration Initiatives and the Capacity of Local Leadership
Chicago Council on Global Affairs (2014)
  • Juliana Kerr
  • Paul N. McDaniel, Kennesaw State University
  • Melissa Guinan
Abstract
Elected and civic leaders throughout the Midwest are
recognizing that they have a role to play in shaping
immigration policy despite inaction at the federal
level.1 Whether by launching programs to infuse the
local economy with new talent or adopting strategies
to socially integrate immigrants, there is an unprecedented
commitment from local leaders understanding
the importance of immigrant integration in the region.
This report puts the range of Midwestern initiatives
into context, offering a concise overview of state, city,
and metropolitan programs, as well as the robust
non-governmental civic initiatives that sometimes
operate alongside, or in place of, government-driven
programs. By documenting the array of initiatives in
the region, the report serves as a resource for others
interested in replicating these models, highlights the
extent of the momentum building in this part of the
country, and encourages greater regional collaboration
and engagement for individuals and organizations
working on these issues.
Publication Date
September 23, 2014
Citation Information
Juliana Kerr, Paul N. McDaniel and Melissa Guinan. "Reimagining the Midwest: Immigration Initiatives and the Capacity of Local Leadership" Chicago Council on Global Affairs (2014)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/paul-mcdaniel/18/