Statement from NAE Executive Director on Senate’s Budget Resolution
Following Senate Democrats unveiling their budget framework, New American Economy issued the following statement: “Throughout the course of the pandemic, Dreamers, TPS holders, farm workers and other essential workers have been a lifeline — caring for the sick, keeping our food supply chain in tact, and taking on many more… Read More
New American Economy Research Internship
New American Economy (NAE) is seeking a remote, paid Research Intern to assist in quantitative research for various projects including research reports, op-eds, speeches, talking points, policy memos, blog posts, and publicity materials. Also, gathering, compiling and organizing both qualitative and quantitative data. Individuals who are self-starters, strong communicators, and… Read More
NAE Web Development Internship
New American Economy is seeking a remote, paid Web Design and Front-End Development Intern to assist with updating content on our websites, collaborating on building new site features, and making front-end and back-end code updates when necessary. Individuals who are self-starters, strong… Read More
Lebanese Chef Starts Popular Restaurant and Hookah Lounge in Columbus
Tarek AlbastOwner, Mr. Hummus Grill Tarek Albast, the owner of Mr. Hummus Grill, began his career in the food industry as a teen chef in Lebanon. By age 15, he was serving as head chef and managing 22 people in a local restaurant. However, his 14-hour workdays netted him… Read More
Argentinian Exchange Student Turned Communications Entrepreneur in Columbus
Natasha PongonisFounder, Nativa Natasha Pongonis came to the U.S. as an exchange student attending the Ohio State University. A native Argentinian, she envisioned a brief stay in Ohio and then a post-college life pursuing an architecture career in Europe. But fate had other plans. At OSU she fell in… Read More
Nigerian Reporter Starts Publication to Highlight Immigrant Community in Columbus
Deba UwadiaeEditor-in-Chief, New Americans Magazine In 2010, Deba Uwadiae, his wife and three children were selected to receive visas through the U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery, allowing them to move from their native Nigeria to Columbus, Ohio. Their transition wasn’t easy. In Nigeria, Deba had risen from political reporter to… Read More
First-Generation American Champions Opportunities in Columbus
Antoinette WilsonCEO, Triumph Communications As a first-generation American growing up in Toledo, Ohio, Antoinette Wilson watched her parents make a tangible difference in their community. Her father was a pediatric physician from the Philippines. Her mother was a pediatric nurse from Panama. Over three decades, the family helped over 30,000 patients at their practice. “Every time we… Read More
Statement from New American Economy on the Confirmation of Ur Jaddou
Following the confirmation of Ur Jaddou as director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, New American Economy issued the following statement: “NAE applauds the confirmation this week of Ur Jaddou to lead the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services at a pivotal moment,” said Jeremy Robbins, Executive Director… Read More
New American Economy Statement on the Introduction of the Let Immigrants Kickstart Employment (LIKE) Act
Following Rep. Zoe Lofgren’s (D-CA) introduction of a new bill, New American Economy issued the following statement: “Immigrants are more likely to start a business than the rest of the population, making them essential job creators and a crucial piece of a successful U.S. economy,” said Executive Director of New… Read More
New Report Shows Immigrants and Refugees in the City of Spokane Paid Over $116 Million in Taxes and Held $307 Million in Spending Power in 2019
SPOKANE, WA – A new report released today by New American Economy (NAE), in partnership with the City of Spokane and the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce, underscores the critical role that immigrants in Spokane are playing in filling the region’s… Read More
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