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Guest Post: Celebrating Immigrant Heritage, Building Shared Futures in Global Cities

By Sara McElmurry, The Chicago Council on Global Affairs Chicago’s ambitions to be “the most immigrant-friendly city in the world” made it a suitable setting for rich conversations about cultural heritage and inclusion at the Chicago Forum on Global Cities on June 1-3, timed perfectly with the kickoff of Immigrant Heritage Month, a nationwide celebration […]

New Gateway Cities: Immigration key to rebuilding Rust Belt communities

New Governing Magazine article highlights that immigration is a critical source of population growth and economic vitality for Midwest and Rust Belt cities and metros, and shows the importance of Welcoming Economies Global Network efforts in three member cities. By Steve Tobocman An article in this month’s Governing Magazine, the nation’s leading media platform covering […]

Global Detroit’s Pioneering Efforts Honored with National Innovation Award

In late January, Welcoming Economies Global Network member Global Detroit was honored to receive one of the first-ever Renewal Awards, created by the National Journal and Atlantic magazines with Allstate, to recognize the innovators, grassroots organizers and problem-solvers who are making progress against the greatest challenges facing America.  The awards identify and celebrate the efforts […]