Washington’s Prosperity Campaign Highlights Immigrant Contributions to DC’s Economic Success

Written By Nigerian Center

MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Press Conference Highlighting Immigrant Entrepreneurs Driving Prosperity in Washington, DC

WHAT

The Nigerian Center will host a press conference to officially launch the Washington’s Prosperity Campaign, a narrative-shift initiative rooted in Washington, DC’s core value of shared prosperity.

Featuring five Nigerian American entrepreneurs, the campaign reaffirms the essential role immigrants play as drivers of progress and prosperity across the DC metro area. Through their stories, the campaign highlights how immigrants fuel the local economy through innovation, job creation, and community development.

WHO:

  • The Nigerian Center

  • Nigerian American entrepreneurs featured in the campaign

  • Policy, civic, and community leaders

  • Immigrant justice and economic development advocates

WHEN:
 Thursday, July 24, 2025
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET

WHERE:
 The Continent DC
 1110 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20005

MEDIA CONTACT:
 Tirrea Billings
Digital Storyteller, Nigerian Center
(202) 330-0352
tirrea@nigeriancenter.org


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