Leading Entrepreneurs, Investors, Technologists, and Policy Experts Will Discuss the Critical Need for Immigration Reform in Seattle and Across the Country
Seattle, WA – FWD.us will join with New American Economy (NAE) to host #iCodeImmigration event in Seattle on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at 6:00 PM PT. Leading entrepreneurs, investors, technologists, and policy experts will discuss why immigration reform is critical to the tech and start-up community in Seattle 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 icodeimmigration.org.
WHAT: #iCodeImmigration in Seattle
WHO:
- Avi Cavale, CEO, Shippable
- Jack Chen, Senior Attorney for Labor, Employment & Immigration Policy, Microsoft
- Michael Schutzler, President & CEO, Washington Technology Industry Association
- Tahmina Watson, Immigration Lawyer, Watson Immigration Law
- Andy Sack, Managing Director, Techstars Seattle, moderator
WHEN:
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
6:00 PM PT
WHERE:
Techstars
511 Boren Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98109
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.
