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ABIC Action is a group of business leaders and CEOs who advocate for commonsense immigration solutions to help strengthen the U.S. economy and American families.<\/h1>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t
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Our Campaigns<\/h2><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n\n\t
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Secure America's Workforce<\/h2>\n
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Business leaders coming together to push for bipartisan, common-sense immigration reform that secures America\u2019s border and workforce.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t

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Agriculture Workforce (Ag)<\/h2>\n

ABIC Action works closely with farmers, ag industry leaders, elected officials and advocates for immigration solutions that address our farm labor shortage, lower food prices and reduce inflation.<\/span><\/div><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n\n\t

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Dignity Coalition<\/h2>\n

The Dignity Coalition<\/strong> is a bipartisan alliance of business, faith, and community leaders pushing for the passage of the Dignity Act of 2025.<\/div><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n\n\t

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Yes on 308<\/h2>\n

Yes On 308<\/strong>\u00a0is a bipartisan campaign led by education, business, faith, and civic leaders seeking to provide all Arizona high school graduates, regardless of their immigration status, the opportunity to pay their own way through college at the in-state tuition rate.<\/div><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t

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Bob Worsley<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Founder At Zennihome, LLC
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Woody Hunt<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Board Of Directors
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Craig Duchossois<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Chairman & CEO
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Don Graham<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Majority Owner And Chairman
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David Barber<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Barber Foods former President and CEO; Tyson Foods Business Development Specialist
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Sam Scott<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Josh Hoyt<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Founding Executive Director, Retired
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Martin Eakes<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Mike Kaplan<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Aspen Skiing Company
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The Economic Impact of Immigration<\/h2>

Immigrants Drive Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Growth<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>
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Immigrants are 80% more likely than native-born citizens to start a business and half of all venture capital-backed firms in Silicon Valley have at least one immigrant founder.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n\n\t

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90% of DACA recipients are employed, with many working in key industries such as healthcare, construction, technology, and retail. They pay $5.7 billion in taxes each year.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n\n\t

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73% of farm workers in the United States are foreign-born. These workers are critical to the U.S. agricultural sector, which generates over $400 billion annually.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t

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“<\/span>Immigrants play an essential role in strengthening our workforce and contributing to our success. ABIC urges policymakers to prioritize common-sense, bipartisan solutions that secure our borders and fix our broken immigration system. We must provide a permanent legal status for our hardworking Dreamers, ensuring they can continue to the future of our nation.”<\/span> <\/span><\/p>Craig Duchossois<\/span>Executive Chair Emeritus, Duchossois Capital Management (DCM)<\/span><\/blockquote>

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“<\/span>Employers across the United States are in desperate need of a high-quality, reliable workforce, and the immigration programs are in desperate need of meaningful, bipartisan reform. America\u2019s agriculture, construction, manufacturing and healthcare industries need stable predictable, and legal workforce to benefit all Americans.”<\/span> <\/span><\/p>Carole Segal<\/span>Co-Founder, Crate And Barrel<\/span><\/blockquote>

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“<\/span>To preserve America's position as the global leader in innovation, the U.S. immigration system must be reformed to attract and retain top talent. This requires enacting policies that address the ongoing labor shortage while providing stability and clarity for businesses, workers, and their families. Such reforms will ensure that the U.S. remains competitive, prosperous, and capable of meeting the demands of the future.”<\/span> <\/span><\/p>Woody Hunt<\/span>Board Of Directors, Senior Chairman, Hunt Companies, Inc.<\/span><\/blockquote><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t

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Our immigration system is broken, and it\u2019s holding back families and small businesses like Shay\u2019s. With a new Congress and leadership, there\u2019s no better time to come together and find real, lasting solutions. This video highlights the urgent need for action to support the people who drive our economy and strengthen our communities. Watch now and join the call for change.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n\n\t

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