HCLC Speaker Series: Immigration & Economic Development Round Table

Description

Over the past twenty years, demographics have changed significantly in Lake County and other suburbs across the county. Immigrant populations have grown and now make up a significant portion of our community and our workforce. Reports show that foreign born workers overall have higher labor market participation and lower unemployment rates than their native born counterparts and are represented across sectors.

Additionally, research shows that immigrants have high business ownership and formation rates, contributing significantly to the small business sector.

Join the Lake County Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Chamber for a panel discussion made up of policy and business experts to learn about the economic contributions of immigrants and to discuss how leveraging the assets of immigrant communities can lead to a more competitive Lake County.  

Panelists include: 

• U.S. Congressman Bob Dold
• Senior Director of Programs for Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, Breandan Magee
• Author of Logra Tu Dream: How 50 Successful Latinos & Latinas Turned Their Dreams Into Reality and founder of Logra Tu Dream, Arturo Nava
• Owner of Rodriguez Home Inspectors, Jose Rodriguez

Moderator:

• Mano a Mano Family Resource Center, Megan McKenna Mejia

Panelist Biographies:

Congressman Bob Dold
Congressman Bob Dold is currently in his second term serving the people of Illinois’ 10th Congressional District. Prior to being elected to Congress in 2010, Bob served as President of his family’s business, Rose Pest Solutions, the oldest pest management company in the United States, which serves families and businesses throughout the 10th District and beyond. He serves on the Committee on Ways and Means, which is the chief tax-writing committee of the United States Congress. Serving on the committee gives the Tenth District an even larger role in advancing solutions to some of the most pressing challenges we face. Bob is committed to advancing bipartisan legislation to grow the economy, protect our environment, and ensure the safety and security of America’s homeland, as well that of our greatest ally, Israel. 

Arturo Nava
Arturo Nava is the author of the #1 Amazon bestselling book “Logra Tu Dream: How 50 Successful Latinos & Latinas Turned Their Dreams Into Reality” and founder of Logra Tu Dream a top Latino podcast in a mission to help Latinos & Latinas achieve their dreams. Arturo is also an accomplished brand builder having helped top brands succeed in the Latino and mainstream market for the last 14 years at Fortune-500 companies like P&G, MillerCoors, “Marketealo” his consulting firm and at Nuestro Queso where he currently leads the marketing department. He is originally from Mexico City and has an MBA from Harvard Business School. More importantly he is the father of two precious children. You can connect with him at www.logratudream.com and at @logratudream.

Breandan Magee
Breandán Magee, a native of Belfast, Ireland, has joined ICIRR as the new Senior Director of Programs.  He will oversee a newly amalgamated department that includes the New Americans Initiative, the Immigrant Family Resource Program, Uniting America, WIC and SNAP.  He will be responsible for the $6.5 million in state funding that ICIRR grants to our partner agencies every year.   He brings a breadth of experience to the role, having served for 9 years as the Executive Director of Chicago Irish Immigrant Support, an advocacy, immigration and social services agency.  He also acted as Vice President of the Coalition of Irish Immigration Centers, representing over a dozen Irish immigration centers nationwide. 

Jose Rodriguez
Rodriguez Home Inspectors, Inc. Is a family owned by Jose and Efrain Rodriguez for over eight years, servicing the area of Chicago and suburbs. They are AHIT (American Home Inspection Institute) certified, insure and Illinois license inspectors. Rodriguez Home Inspectors, Inc. provides inspection services necessary to properly inform you about your  largest investment, in a prompt, professional, positive, and easy to understand format.

Event Sponsors
We want to extend a huge thank you to our event sponsors. These businesses have made it possible for us to host a free event to help benefit many area businesses in Lake County. 

Sponsors:
Dunkin' Donuts
Fidelity National Title
Reflejos
Union Latina Radio
ESPN Deportes Radio
New York Life
Mano a Mano Family Resource Center