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I was sitting in traffic yesterday (unfortunately, not an exceptional state of affairs in the DC area) and I heard these two very interesting stories from NPR:
Despite the recession, Hispanic small businesses in Detroit have grown 34% in the past three years, adding to Detroit’s bottom line: Latino Businesses Flourish In Detroit.
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In this interview, Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon points out that the recently passed immigration legislation in Arizona could mean the loss of millions of dollars in tourism for the state: Phoenix Mayor Weighs In On State’s Immigration Law.
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The difference (and significance) between these two stories couldn’t be greater: Latinos generate small business growth in Detroit while as a result of the draconian immigration measures passed in Arizona, Phoenix takes a multi-million dollar hit.