Business and the Workforce
Immigrants not only bring diverse skills and perspectives to the U.S. workforce, they often fill employment gaps in crucial fields. We advocate for expanded work visas and related programs so our labor force can continue to benefit from immigrant workers and remain competitive in the global economy
Report: Foreign-born residents strengthening Toledo
Immigrants continue to strengthen communities across the United States, including Toledo and other Ohio cities, according to research done by The Partnership for a New American Economy. A series of research briefs unveiled by Lucas County commissioners Tuesday offer insight into the ways foreign-born residents of Toledo and other Ohio… Read More
Lucas County Commissioners Release Report on Immigration Statistics in Toledo
Lucas County Commissioners released a report Tuesday that gives the community more insight on the topic of immigrants resettling in the area. The report “New Americans in Toledo: A Snapshot of the Demographic and Economic Contributions of Immigrants” was compiled by Partnership for a New American Economy and features… Read More
Study: Immigrants Contribute Enormously to Toledo Economy
The group Partnership for a New American Economy says immigrants spend more than $240 million in our community. According to a study released Tuesday: Immigrants in Toledo pay $31 million various taxes…are 2-times more likely to have a college degree and are 2-times more likely to own their own business. Toledo’s losing population,… Read More
Report on New Americans in Columbus Highlights Economic Contributions of Immigrants
CONTACT Sarah Doolin, Partnership for a New American Economy, [email protected] The foreign-born in Columbus have more than $2 billion in spending power and have contributed over $258 million in state and local tax dollars Columbus, OH – New American Economy has developed a series… Read More
How Latino-owned businesses are helping the US economy
As the Latino population steadily grows in the United States, more Latino-owned businesses are being launched. The influx of Latino-owned businesses has led to a significant contribution to the nation’s economy. The key features of Latino businesses across the country give insight into the makeup of these companies, the source of… Read More
A New Cooking Class Concept: Immigrants Open Their Kitchens
Lisa Gross was raised on the cuisine of her grandmother’s native Korea. Growing up, when she came home from school, her halmoni would give her a snack of salt- and sesame-sprinkled rice. Dinners were made of Korean miso soup called Doenjang Guk, sautéed Korean beef, and multiple kinds of pungent… Read More
Why Immigrant Women Make Great Entrepreneurs
Starting a company is a lot like immigrating to America, says Nikki Barua: “You need to adapt to survive.” Barua, who is the founder and CEO BeyondCurious, an agency that creates mobile experiences for companies, has firsthand knowledge of both experiences. Born and raised in India, she set her sights… Read More
Coming To America—And To Entrepreneurship
After emigrating from Montenegro in 1996, Ardsley resident Benjamin Prelvukaj took a job waiting tables and working in the kitchen at Peter Luger Steakhouse in Brooklyn. “I knew five words of English,” he says. Prelvukaj saw a brighter future for himself in the US. When he left Montenegro, a tiny… Read More
Report on New Americans in Cincinnati Highlights Economic Contributions of Immigrants
CONTACT Sarah Doolin, New American Economy, [email protected] The foreign-born population in metro Cincinnati holds more than $1.5 billion in spending power and has contributed over $189 million in state and local tax dollars Cincinnati, OH — Today, Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley and Cincinnati USA… Read More
Report on New Americans in Denver Highlights Economic Contributions of Immigrants
CONTACT Sarah Doolin, New American Economy, [email protected] Adriana La Rotta, Americas Society/Council of the Americas, [email protected] Foreign-born households in Denver generate $6.9 billion in spending power, contribute more than $1 billion to Social Security and Medicare Denver, CO – This Wednesday, business, government, and community… Read More
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