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
Immigrant Voices: An Ohio Entrepreneur Who Sees the World Differently
Dr. Ayman Salem came to the United States from Egypt in 1998 to pursue a PhD in material science and engineering at Drexel University. Today he lives in Dayton, Ohio, where he started his own company, Materials Resources, LLC (MRL). In this podcast, Dr. Salem talks about founding and growing… Read More
Giving the Immigration Facts a Fighting Chance
As we move through the 2016 presidential election cycle, the issue of immigration will continue to be a central topic of the debate. The United States is at a tipping point after more than two decades without meaningful upgrades to its immigration system. Current U.S. law does not provide sufficient… Read More
Giving the Facts a Fighting Chance: Addressing Common Questions on Immigration
Americans pride themselves on belonging to a nation of immigrants. In fact, many Americans celebrate not only the traditions of the United States, but the traditions of the countries from which their families came. Today, immigrants make enormous contributions to our economy and our communities—just as they always have. Yet… Read More
Study Touts Benefits of Immigration
Foreign-born residents in Toledo contribute millions through spending power and paying taxes, and they have offset some of the area’s decades of population loss, according to a report released today detailing the economic impact of immigrants. The report — issued by Welcome Toledo-Lucas County, the county’s welcoming initiative, and developed… Read More
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
New Americans in Toledo
New American Economy has developed a series of research briefs that examine the demographic and economic contributions of immigrant communities in cities across Ohio. The fourth report in the series focuses on Toledo and provides information on how immigrants have strengthened the local tax base, boosted the economy… Read More
New Americans in Columbus
New American Economy has developed a series of research briefs that examine the demographic and economic contributions of immigrant communities in cities across the state of Ohio. The latest report, produced with the City of Columbus and the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, focuses on Ohio’s capital city, Columbus, and shows… Read More
Report on New Americans in Columbus Highlights Economic Contributions of Immigrants
CONTACT Sarah Doolin, Partnership for a New American Economy, Sarah@renewoureconomy.org 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
America's story is an immigrant story.
