American Business Immigration Coalition

Abic supports small businesses in building long-term resilience and economic stability.through technical assistance, resource sharing, and a strong referral network, abic equips entrepreneurs with the tools and information they need to access capital and grow their businesses.in 2024, abic led a statewide coalition of over 100 partner organizations to deliver small business technical assistance through a community navigator model. Through this collaborative effort, we facilitated 34,801 technical assistance sessions, including one-on-one meetings, personalized email support, phone consultations, and small business events. Capital and grow their businesses.

Public education and narrative shift: abic's public education efforts focus on highlighting how smart, commonsense immigration solutions strengthen the american economy and benefit families, workers, and businesses across the country. Our messaging emphasizes how stable, well-supported workforces help small and large businesses grow, meet labor demands, and drive innovation in key sectors like agriculture, healthcare, hospitality, construction, and technology. Through compelling storytelling, digital engagement, media outreach, and strategic communications, abic connects real-world economic needs with policy solutions that work for all americans. (continuted on schedule o)by amplifying the voices of business leaders, entrepreneurs, and local stakeholders, we build widespread support for practical reforms that contribute to job creation, economic stability, and national prosperity. In 2024, our media efforts resulted in 4,695 media mentions, reached 207,960 journalists, and generated an estimated advertising value of $10.2 million.with trusted relationships across political and regional lines, abic ensures these messages reach broad, diverse audienceshelping to shape a national conversation centered on opportunity, growth, and common-sense solutions.