Updates
New Americans in Cincinnati
On October 28, 2015, Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley and Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce CEO Jill Meyer held a press conference to acknowledge the economic and demographic contributions immigrants have made in the Cincinnati metropolitan area. Drawing on data from a research report produced by New American Economy with the… 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
New Americans in Denver
On October 26, 2015, business, government, and community leaders will gather for “Growth in the New West: Maximizing Immigrant Contributions to Denver’s Prosperity,” an event convened by Americas Society/Council of the Americas (AS/COA) and New American Economy (NAE) in partnership with the Office of Mayor… Read More
New Americans in Denver
On October 26, 2015, business, government, and community leaders will gather for “Growth in the New West: Maximizing Immigrant Contributions to Denver’s Prosperity,” an event convened by Americas Society/Council of the Americas (AS/COA) and New American Economy (NAE) in partnership with the Office of Mayor Michael B. Hancock and… Read More
Podcast:
Listen to NAE’s Director of Research, Angie Marek-Zeitlin, discuss our latest report, Life Support: The Shortage of Physicians in America’s Rural Counties and How Foreign-Born Doctors can Help. In this short interview, Marek-Zeitlin discusses the report’s main findings and why they matter for America’s future. https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Angie-Podcast-FINAL.mp3 … Read More
What the Presidential Candidates Are Saying About Immigration Reform
Immigration has been a central topic in the lead up to the presidential election, and it will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in determining who will ultimately move into the White House in 2016. Tonight, Democratic primary candidates will go head-to-head for the first Democratic presidential debate (#DemDebate)… Read More
Immigrant Entrepreneur Named “Engineer of the Year”
Dr. Karen Lozano is no stranger to public recognition for her achievements. A Mexican-born professor of mechanical engineering at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and a leading researcher in the field of nanotechnology, Lozano has won prizes ranging from R&D grants to outstanding teaching awards. Still,… Read More
50 Years Later, How Far Have We Come: A Look at the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act
Tomorrow, October 3, marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965. On this day 50 years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson gave a speech from New York’s Liberty Island, introducing to the nation a vision for a more inclusive, more capable… Read More
Life Support: The Shortage of Physicians in America’s Rural Counties and How Foreign-Born Doctors can Help
This report by New American Economy asserts that there is more the United States government could do to allow immigrant doctors to serve America’s communities that face severe shortages of medical practitioners. Analyzing 2015 data from the American Medical Association, “Life Support: The Shortage of Physicians… Read More
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