Growth in the New West: Maximizing Immigrant Contributions to Denver's Prosperity

As Denver’s economy continues to grow, it is critical that the metro area attract and retain a talented and diverse workforce. Immigrants are essential to this process: they fill key roles in the region’s largest industries, strengthen the local tax base, and start new businesses that are creating jobs in Denver and across Colorado.

Join us for a conversation with leaders from business and government on how immigrants contribute to Denver’s economic growth and vitality, strategies to attract new talent and business, and leveraging immigrants’ contributions to create opportunities for all Denver residents. Luncheon panelists will discuss best practices from across the country on facilitating immigrant integration, attracting and retaining international talent, and supporting economic development and growth.

Welcome and Introduction:

• Brian Winter, Vice President of Policy, Americas Society and Council of the Americas; Editor-in-Chief, Americas Quarterly
• Kate Brick, Associate Director, State and Local Initiatives, Partnership for a New American Economy

Opening Keynotes:

• Michael B. Hancock, Mayor, City and County of Denver
• Hikmet Ersek, President and CEO, The Western Union Company

Panel Discussion:

• Brent Boydston, Vice President of Public Policy, Colorado Farm Bureau
• Kelly Brough, President and CEO, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
• Betsy Cohen, Executive Director, St. Louis Mosaic Project
• Jamie Torres, Director, Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs; Deputy Director, Agency for Human Rights & Community Partnerships, City and County of Denver
• Brian Winter, Vice President of Policy, Americas Society and Council of the Americas; Editor-in-Chief, Americas Quarterly (Moderator)

Follow the conversation on Twitter: @ASCOA | #ImmigrationASCOA

Download "Fact Sheet: New Americans in Denver."

Prior registration is required.

Registration Fee: Members of AS, COA, PNAE, Welcoming America, Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition, Biennial of the Americas, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, and Denver Metro Government: $15 for individual seats, $100 for a 10-person table; Non-members: $25 for individual seats, $160 for a 10-person table.

Event Information: Sarah Bons | sbons@as-coa.org | 212-277-8392
Press: Adriana La Rotta | alarotta@as-coa.org | 212-277-8384
Cancellation: Contact Juan Serrano-Badrena at jserrano@counciloftheamericas.org before 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27.