PRNewswire
November 19, 2006


Over 200 CEOs of American
businesses weighed in on the subject of illegal immigration as part of an
extensive survey on multicultural business issues conducted by Si Change
Consulting and "Chief Executive" magazine. The survey was conducted April 5
through April 17, 2006.

American CEOs fully endorse a process of legalization for the 11-12 million
illegal immigrants currently in the United States. Concurrently, these business
leaders propose strong border controls and immigration law enforcement for new entrants.

When asked to suggest the best approach to dealing with an estimated 11-12
million illegal immigrants in the United States, CEOs acknowledged America's
historical openness to immigrants from all over the world, as well as their
fundamental contributions to the American economy.

"The immigrants have become mainstream contributors to our economic wellbeing
through their participation in the workforce. These are not resources easily
replaced," stated one CEO.

Proposals to absorb illegal immigrants ranged from granting full amnesty to
those who register within a specified time period, to a more systematic approach
toward "earned" citizenship. Steps in this path would include learning English,
paying taxes and having a clean criminal record.

On the other end of the spectrum, a small number of CEOs proposed immediate
deportation without the possibility of amnesty, as well as a closing of borders.
Regardless of their position on the subject of illegal immigration, most CEOs
advocate the careful review of current laws and the development of an approach
that makes legal immigration less onerous.

Si Change ( http://www.sichange.com/ ) supports many of America's leading
corporations in building multicultural advantage. Si Change focuses exclusively
on multicultural markets to drive progress, working with the C- Suite, Boards,
and key functional areas such as marketing with a particular emphasis on CEO and
Board-level Cultural Immersions. Si Change Branded Entertainment is developing
"A Portrait of the New America," a 13-part series dedicated to the reality of
multiculturalism in television. The Si Change affiliated market research
company, Market Segment Research (MSR), was the first U.S. market research
organization dedicated to researching multiple multicultural and specialized
segments. In its 18-year history, MSR has published numerous authoritative
surveys on the attitudes, opinions and behaviors of America's multicultural groups.

"Chief Executive" is a controlled circulation magazine that reaches 42,000 chief
executive officers and their peers. It is published 8 times a year and reaches a
total readership of 143,000. Chief Executive Group facilitates "Chief Executive
of the Year," a prestigious honor bestowed upon an outstanding corporate leader,
nominated and selected by a group of his or her peers. Bill Gates, John
Chambers, Michael Dell, Sandy Weill and Fred Smith are just some of the leaders
who have been honored throughout the award's 20-year history. "Chief Executive"
also organizes roundtable meetings and conferences to foster opportunities for
top corporate officers to discuss key subjects and share their experiences
within a community of peers.

Visit http://www.chiefexecutive.net/ for more information.