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One of Sagamore’s first studies, “Connecting Mexico to the Hoosier Heartland,” examined the full range of economic relations between Indiana and Mexico. “Connecting Mexico” showed for the first time how much Indiana’s economic well-being depends on thriving relations with a prosperous Mexico. In part because of this study, the Mexican ambassador to the US came to Indianapolis to deliver a major speech about new approaches to economic relations between the neighbors. The results of Sagamore’s Mexico study bolstered decisions by IUPUI to form a strategic partnership with the autonomous University of Hidalgo in Mexico. Sagamore’s study of Indiana-Mexican economic connections led to several further studies of the economic impact on Indiana of immigrants from Mexico and Latin America.

• Justin Heet and John Clark, Connecting Mexico and the Hoosier Heartland — A study of the interdependence of Indiana and Mexico, with a focus on trade and the financial and demographic impact of immigration, and the demographic impact of immigration. Includes recommendations for business leaders and civic organizations as well as policymakers to promote economic growth and cultural understanding. Part one, two, three

Q&A with Mexican Ambassador Carlos de Icaza — A discussion with His Excellency Carlos de Icaza, Ambassador of Mexico to the United States of America, co-hosted by the Sagamore Institute for Policy Research and the Mexican Consulate of Indianapolis. The Ambassador responded to questions on legal and illegal immigration, immigration and economic improvement, women in the workforce, border security, free trade and NAFTA, Mexico-U.S. and Mexico-Indiana relations.