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Immigrants founded 28% of new businesses in 2011
Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal August 14, 2012 Immigrants started 28 percent of all new businesses in the U.S. in 2011, according to a report issued today by the Partnership for a New America Economy. The report, which is based on three sets of Census Bureau data, found that… Read More
Bloomberg comes to Chicago to spark immigration debate
WBEZ91.5 August 14, 2012 New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg wants to make immigration a bigger issue in the presidential race, and he’s making his case in the candidates’ hometowns. Bloomberg started on Tuesday at a forum in Chicago. The Partnership for a New American Economy hosted the forum and… Read More
Immigrants twice as likely to start businesses, report says
Silicon Valley, San Jose Business Journal August 14, 2012 Immigrants start more than one in four new businesses in the United States, and are more than twice as likely to start a company than people who are born here, according to a new report. The new “Open for Business”… Read More
Open For Business: How Immigrants Are Driving Small Business Creation In The United States
“Open For Business: How Immigrants Are Driving Small Business Creation In The United States” analyzes the increasing importance of foreign-born entrepreneurs on U.S. economic growth and job creation. Picking up and moving to another country is brave and risky, so perhaps it is not surprising that immigrants are venturing… Read More
Press Release: New Report Highlights the Significant and Growing Impact of Immigrant Entrepreneurs on New Business Generation and the Creation of American Jobs
Immigrants increasingly likely to start a business – responsible for 28 percent of new U.S. businesses in 2011 – while rate of new business generation among the native-born declines Immigrant businesses collectively generated more than $775 billion in revenue, $100 million in income, and employ… Read More
Press Release: New Report Highlights the Significant and Growing Impact of Immigrant Entrepreneurs on New Business Generation and the Creation of American Jobs
Immigrants increasingly likely to start a business – responsible for 28 percent of new U.S. businesses in 2011 – while rate of new business generation among the native-born declines Immigrant businesses collectively generated more than $775 billion in revenue, $100 million in income, and employ… Read More
Open For Business: How Immigrants Are Driving Small Business Creation In The United States
The report, “Open For Business: How Immigrants Are Driving Small Business Creation In The United States,” analyzes the increasing importance of foreign-born entrepreneurs on U.S. economic growth and job creation. Picking up and moving to another country is brave and risky, so perhaps it is not surprising that immigrants are… Read More
In ’12 Race, Mayor Seeks Immigration Discussion
New York Times August 12, 2012 Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg wants the presidential candidates to talk more about immigration policy. So on Tuesday, he will be visiting the cities where their campaigns have headquarters, pressing them on the issue. In the morning, Mr. Bloomberg will go to Chicago, home… Read More
Press Release: The Economics and Politics of Immigration – Upcoming Forums in Boston and Chicago
On August 14th, the Partnership for a New American Economy will host forums in Chicago and Boston on The Economics and Politics of Immigration. The Chicago forum will be a discussion between Partnership Co-Chair and New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and former White House Chief of Staff William… Read More
Strict U.S. Immigration Policies Contribute to High Unemployment
Russia Today August 4, 2012 As the US struggles with prolonged high unemployment, the country’s immigration service is protecting American jobs by forcing foreign workers out of the country. Experts say these policies actually raise – not lower – jobless rates. Some 720,000 foreign students are currently studying in… Read More
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