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Immigrants drive local economy, Philly business leaders say

At a panel discussion in late January, business leaders highlighted the contributions of immigrants in Philadelphia, calling attention to their role in driving the local economy.

Foreign nationals are facing increasing challenges to working and studying in the U.S., but their contributions to the Philadelphia economy are critical, local business leaders say, painting a grim picture of Philadelphia’s future with fewer of them…. [4461 chars]

Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer | Published: 2026-02-02T10:00:00Z

Credit: The Philadelphia Inquirer

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