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Workforce Composition & Immigration Status - 70% of the company's 350 teammates were born outside the United States [1] - Approximately two dozen Haitian teammates are currently under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) [1] - These Haitian teammates may be required to return to Haiti next February unless their status changes [2] - The company is sponsoring these teammates, but the process is lengthy [2] Labor Market Dynamics & Potential Impact - Fargo Morehead has a 72% workforce participation rate, the highest in the country [3] - The unemployment rate in Fargo Morehead is approximately 12% [3] - There are 24 open jobs for every unemployed worker in Fargo Morehead [3] - The potential loss of two dozen teammates due to TPS expiration could create a significant gap in the workforce [4] - The company anticipates needing to hire 25 more teammates [3]