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
Dallas Observer: “5 Surprising Facts About Immigrants in DFW”
Today, a bipartisan group of mayors and business leaders with the Partnership for a New American Economy released a study of the economic impact of immigrants across the country. The coalition of business leaders and mayors was launched by Michael Bloomberg and Rupert Murdoch, and represents the center-right and left champions of immigration… Read More
Southeast Texas Record: “Immigrant impact findings no surprise to congressman”
New American Economy (NAE) has released a Map the Impact report, which highlights the economic, voting and other impacts immigrants have on their respective states, cities, congressional districts and industries and uses that data as a basis for its call for immigration reform efforts across the country. “Study after study… Read More
WPLN: “Business Leaders To Legislators: Tennessee Can’t Afford To Be Unwelcoming To Immigrants”
Business leaders swarmed the Tennessee capitol Tuesday to talk about a topic dominating the national news — immigration. Advocates range from the Nashville Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to the Tennessee Farm Bureau. These groups acknowledge that the federal government is in charge, while suggesting there are smaller ways the state… Read More
WPLG: Local Republican lawmakers call on White House to work with Congress on immigration reform
As the country waits for President Donald Trump to release a revised version of his executive order on immigration, new information is emerging about the economic impact of immigrants in South Florida. “Miami is a successful immigrant story, and we’ve got a lot to brag about,” U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen,… Read More
KRON: Immigrants make up more than one-third of San Francisco population, with $7.1 billion in spending power
Immigrants make up more than a third of San Francisco’s population and make a large contribution to the local economy, according to a new report released Tuesday. Immigrants in San Francisco have around $7.1 billion in spending power and pay more than $2.5 billion in total taxes each year, $1.7… Read More
State Representative Walt Leger: New Data on the Greater New Orleans Area Shows the Economic Impact of Immigrant Population
Today, local leaders showcased new research on the contributions of immigrants in the Greater New Orleans Area, specifically highlighting tax contributions, spending power, workforce composition and entrepreneurial characteristics. Spearheaded by New American Economy (NAE), the data release marks the launch of Map the Impact—a campaign to highlight the economic power… Read More
NBC Miami: South Florida Politicians, Business Leaders React to Trump’s New Immigration Order
With the news of President Donald Trump’s newest executive order on immigration – designed to continue his plans regarding deportation and regulation after his first order was held up by a federal judge – local politicians and business leaders are expressing concern over what this could mean for South Florida. Read More
Louisiana Record: New Orleans mayor spokesman: Immigrants ‘make considerable impacts’ on economy
New American Economy (NAE) has released a Map the Impact report, which highlights the economic, voting and other impacts immigrants have on their respective states, cities, congressional districts and industries and uses that data as a basis for its call for immigration reform efforts across the country. “Mayor (Mitch) Landrieu… Read More
All gifts are matched dollar for dollar
No one should face the immigration system alone
