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Guest Opinion: Reform necessary to encourage immigrant entrepreneurs
Meaningful immigration reform will have a significant impact on job growth and the economy. According to the Kauffman Foundation, immigrants are twice as likely to start a new business as native-born Americans. Unfortunately, our current immigration policies make it exceptionally difficult for foreign entrepreneurs to establish these new businesses. We… Read More
Cincinnati region lags on immigration
Every year at the great universities in this region, we hand degrees to hundreds of students from around the globe. At the University of Cincinnati alone this spring, nearly 500 of the graduates came from more than 70 countries. Few of these graduates stay here; some must return to their… Read More
Immigration boosts business and economic growth
Many Virginians recognize the important contributions local businesses make to the state’s economy — entrepreneurs create jobs and generate revenue that benefit both the worker and consumer. Few people realize, however, how large a role immigrants play in driving this growth. Some of Virginia’s largest companies were founded by immigrants… Read More
Former NYC Mayor Bloomberg Group Rolls Out Ads Pushing Immigration Reform
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg may be out of office, but at least one project he actively participated in is still going strong. A group he backs, the Partnership for a New American Economy, is rolling out an ad campaign to push Congress to pass comprehensive… Read More
Bloomberg-linked group launches new ads for immigration overhaul
A group backed by former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg is launching a new round of ads to encourage Congress to overhaul the nation’s immigration system this year. And in an effort to target Washington insiders, the ads from the Partnership for a New American Economy will start appearing… Read More
Cincinnati Start-up Community Talks Immigration
Panel touts Cincinnati’s successes, but cautions D.C. inaction will hinder continued growth CINCINNATI, OHIO – Influential members of Cincinnati’s vibrant start-up and tech scene joined together this morning at one of the country’s hottest seed accelerators, The Brandery in Over-the-Rhine for a fast-paced roundtable discussion on global… Read More
Cincinnati startup community advocates for immigration overhaul
As changes to the United States’ immigration policy are being debated on Capitol Hill, a group of Cincinnati startup and tech luminaries, business leaders and economic development forces met at the Brandery on Wednesday morning to explain why the topic is important locally. Brandery co-founder Rob… Read More
NAE Launches Ad Campaign for Immigration Reform in DC Taxis, TV and Online
First Ad Showcasing Immigrant Inventions Released Today at Event Featuring Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL-25) and Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R-SC-5). Watch the new ad: www.immigrantmade.org New York, NY — New American Economy today launched a new… Read More
FWD.us and New American Economy Host #iCodeImmigration in Washington, D.C.
Leading Entrepreneurs, Investors, Technologists, and Policy Experts Will Discuss the Critical Need for Immigration Reform in Washington, D.C. and Across the Country Washington, D.C. – FWD.us will join with New American Economy (NAE) to host an #iCodeImmigration event in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at… Read More
Austin Entrepreneurs Advocate for Immigration Reform
Immigration laws haven’t kept pace with the digital economy, said Burnie Burns, founder of Austin-based Rooster Teeth. Burns spoke on a panel of entrepreneurs promoting immigration reform Tuesday night at Techstars’ offices in downtown Austin. Erika Sumner, co-founder of Social Good TV, moderated the… Read More
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