As part of Somos Comunidad, Alianza Americas, in collaboration with the American Immigration Council, invites you to participate in a dialogue on the role of public-private partnerships in the effective inclusion of migrants at the local level.

This space will highlight Gateways for Growth, an initiative created by the American Immigration Council and Welcoming America that aims to provide applied research and technical assistance to local governments, community organizations, and private sector actors to strengthen the inclusion of migrants in their communities. Since its launch in 2016, Gateways for Growth has supported more than 70 localities in 35 states.

Wednesday January 7
12 p.m. PT | 2 p.m. CT | 3 p.m. ET
Register: bit.ly/44VbtrY

During the conversation, program representatives will share: 

• The origins and objectives of Gateways for Growth
• Local experiences and case studies with positive outcomes
• How these initiatives contribute to changing narratives and generating public and political support at the local level
• Current challenges and future prospects for the inclusion of migrants

Guest panelists:

• Rich André, Director of State and Local Initiatives
• Micaela McConnell, State and Local Policy Associate, American Immigration Council
• Lola Okunola, Regional Director, Welcoming America

The event will be in English with Spanish interpretation services available. The audience may submit questions in Spanish or English during the session.

We invite you to be part of this space for collective reflection on how to strengthen more inclusive, prosperous, and supportive communities. 

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