The economic contributions of New Americans in Minnesota

This week, the Minnesota Chamber held its annual Workforce Summit, where we had a terrific turnout and important discussions about the future of our state’s workforce. A key highlight was the release of a new report—the first in a series—analyzing the economic contributions of new Americans in Minnesota.

You might be wondering, why is the Minnesota Chamber talking about immigration? Simply put, we need more people and skilled workers to move to Minnesota. A growing economy depends on a growing population, and the numbers show that immigration plays a critical role in sustaining our workforce and economic prosperity. To break it all down, I talked with Sean O’Neil, the Chamber’s Director of Economic Development and Research, who led this report. 

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