Leading Entrepreneurs, Investors, Technologists, and Policy Experts Will Discuss the Critical Need for Immigration Reform in Chicago and Across the Country
Chicago, IL – FWD.us will join with New American Economy (NAE) to host an #iCodeImmigration event in Chicago, IL on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 7:00 PM (CT). Leading entrepreneurs, investors, technologists, and policy experts will discuss why immigration reform is critical to the tech and start-up community in Chicago and across the country. Through the #iCodeImmigration campaign, stopping in multiple cities across the U.S., entrepreneurs will share why immigration reform is critical to the tech and start-up communities, and urge Congress to accelerate immigration reform this year.
#iCodeImmigration is part of the #iAmImmigration campaign to engage sectors across the economy and push for reform this year. Learn more at http://icodeimmigration.org.
WHAT: #iCodeImmigration in Chicago
WHO:
- Adolfo Hernandez, Deputy Director of Mayor’s Office of Public Engagement
- Maggie Sheely, Manager of Congressional & Public Affairs of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Great Lakes Region
- Todd O’Hara, Founder of Toodalu
- Stan Bokov, COO of TradingView
- Troy Henikoff, Managing Director of Techstars Chicago (Moderator)
WHEN:
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
7:00 PM (CT)
WHERE:
Techstars
1871 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza
12th Floor
Chicago, IL 60654
The American Immigration Council works to create a more welcoming and fair immigration system. Through litigation, research, and programs that expand access to legal assistance, the Council helps ensure immigrants are embraced, communities are enriched, and justice prevails for all. Follow us on Bluesky, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
