Around 150+ people gathered at the downtown Dove Center on Thursday evening for the second in a two-part series put on by the Citizens Club of Springfield focusing on legal immigration to the area.

5 panelists from faraway places in Africa, South America, Asia and Europe took part in a discussion about their American Experience.

The topic of the evening was BUILDING A VIBRANT FUTURE and discussion revolved around their journey to the US, the success they have found here and the positive contributions they and their families are making to Springfield.

All the panelist agreed – Springfield is a community which welcomes diversity and immigrants.