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Philly.com

Hiring foreign workers has become more difficult. These options still exist.

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Employing foreign workers is more difficult than ever. But it’s not impossible. A Philadelphia employer can potentially secure…

Gene MarksJune 17, 2026

Washington Times

Trump’s 2025 wins missing immigration reform

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) In just a few months, the Trump administration has done several significant things to help big and small businesses. One…

Gene MarksSeptember 2, 2025

Philly.com

These Trump executive orders have the greatest impact on local small businesses. Here’s what to do.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Since taking office in late January, President Donald Trump has issued more than 70 executive orders (EOs) But which will have the most…

Gene MarksMarch 4, 2025

Philly.com

What small businesses should know about complying with immigration law

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) In the early weeks of the second Trump administration, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has increased activity, including in the Philadelphia…

Gene MarksFebruary 5, 2025

The Hill

Will Trump’s deportations create a hardship for small businesses? Let’s hope so.

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) There’s an ongoing labor shortage, which makes it very difficult for small businesses to find and retain talented workers. So won’t President-elect…

Gene MarksDecember 19, 2024

The Hill

Florida’s immigration law doesn’t go far enough

(This column originally appeared on The Hill) On July 1, a new law is set to go into effect in Florida that aims to reduce…

Gene MarksJune 2, 2023

The Hill

As impeachment consumes Congress, small businesses suffer

(This post originally appeared on The Hill) Watch the impeachment hearings and what do you see?

Gene MarksDecember 16, 2019