Fact vs. Fiction – Unmasking the Truth about Immigration in Virginia’s Work Force

Entrepreneurs, investors, medical professionals, engineers, permanent residents, productive seasonal and year-round employees…these are just a few of the many faces of Virginia’s immigrant population. Many are your friends, neighbors and co-workers. They go to your church. You see them in schools and in your civic clubs. Immigrants are a vibrant part of Virginia’s economic landscape but often suffer from common public misconceptions.

Meet Jon Baselice, Director of Immigration Policy with the U.S. Chamber of Com-merce in DC who will talk about the current levels of immigration in Virginia and how it might impact the future of the Commonwealth. You may be surprised at his findings. You’ll also hear stories from people who live and work in our community, but were born in another country.

• Hear from representatives from your local chamber of commerce, BB&T bank, faith community leaders, Lord Fairfax Community College and more
• Question and answer period to follow

The Great Warrenton Chamber of Commerce is one of many co-sponsors who are supporting this event.