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Akron Beacon Journal: “Lawmakers look to North Hill for answers on immigration debate”
Rollin Mukanza launched a carpet cleaning business without knowing how to clean carpets — only the desire to prosper. The Ellet man fled the Congo more than a decade ago to settle in Akron. With a degree in business, he told a friend, who knew how to remove stains, to… Read More
Inc: Mark Cuban-Backed Group Explains How Immigrants Affect Your Local Economy
As the Trump administration continues its push for aggressive enforcement of immigration laws, a group of business leaders want to use economic data to influence the conversation. A group called New American Economy–whose members include Y Combinator’s Sam Altman, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, Twitter and Square’s Jack Dorsey, and… Read More
Akronist.com: “International Institute hosts Rep. Tim Ryan, publishes report on spending power, impact of refugees, immigrants”
Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, paid a visit yesterday to International Institute of Akron, which was coordinated with a new report on Ohio Congressional District 13 that points to significant spending and voting power among foreign-born residents. The report points out that these residents also are critical to home ownership and… Read More
Bloomberg: Keeping America’s Doors Open
Donald Trump’s latest harsh immigration orders leave little doubt about how he and his administration view outsiders who have come to the U.S. illegally. His views on high-skilled, legal immigrants are more complicated. He’s vowed to punish companies that bend the rules to replace American workers with cheaper foreigners, but… Read More
News Americas Now: Five Things Caribbean Roots US Elected Leaders Are Doing In The Immigration Battle
As Donald Trump’s immigration plan to round up and deport millions of immigrants moved closer to reality this week, with a new Department of Homeland Security directive, many elected Caribbean roots officials are taking up the hot button issue and trying to help their constituents. Here are five things some… Read More
KBIA Radio: “What do immigrants contribute in U.S.? New reports breaks it down”
The International Institute of St. Louis is highlighting a new report that delves into the numbers behind immigrants in the United States. The national organization New American Economy released the report “Map the Impact” on Tuesday. The report breaks down not just the number of immigrants in each congressional district, metropolitan… Read More
KBIA Radio: What do immigrants contribute in U.S.? New reports breaks it down
The International Institute of St. Louis is highlighting a new report that delves into the numbers behind immigrants in the United States. The national organization New American Economy released the report “Map the Impact” on Tuesday. The report breaks down not just the number of immigrants in each congressional district,… Read More
Walther Goss Law Firm: The Time for Immigration Reform is Now
Veronica Walther, one of the owners of Walther Goss Law, is honored to team up with New American Economy to push for commonsense immigration reform, knowing it will benefit the United States as a whole and Minnesota in particular. Minnesota’s economy has reaped the benefits from a dramatic growth in… Read More
Minneapolis/St Paul Business Journal: As Trump Administration cracks down, Minnesota Chamber touts value of immigrants
As the Trump Administration rolls out strict enforcement rules that will lead the deportation of many more undocumented immigrants, the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce on Monday announced that it’s supporting an initiative to add immigrants to the U.S. population. The Minnesota Chamber, which also leads the Minnesota Business Immigration Coalition,… Read More
Business North: New data on Minnesota show economic impact of immigrant population
Minnesota business leaders on Tuesday showcased new research on the contributions of immigrants in Minnesota and highlighted the need for immigration reform. Spearheaded by New American Economy and the Minnesota Business Immigration Coalition, the report marks the launch of Map the Impact – a campaign to highlight the power of… Read More
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