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Bosnian Refugee Helps Start National Trucking Company from Scratch

Amira Zukic came to America with close to nothing, but after learning English and working hard, she and her husband now run one of Kentucky’s largest trucking companies, with $17 million in annual revenues. The secret to their success? “A lot of work, a lot of work, a lot… Read More

Dallas News: Detroit, St. Louis and other Rust Belt cities look to immigrants to revive their economies

In Texas, a lot of effort and taxpayer money go into recruiting businesses. Should more go into recruiting immigrants? That sounds counterintuitive, even controversial, given that so many immigrants live here already and statewide leaders often take a hard line on immigration and border security. But it’s a strategy that’s been… Read More

The Daily Inni: Champaign County immigration impact report shows need for inclusive community

On Wednesday, the University YMCA released the Gateways for Growth Community Data Report for Champaign County. The report was put together by New American Economy, a national organization aimed at documenting the impact of immigrants on the nation’s economy. Deborah Frank Feinan, mayor of Champaign, made an opening statement at… Read More

NAE Statement on DHS Recession of the Immigrant Entrepreneur Rule

Following the Trump Administration’s decision to revoke the Immigrant Entrepreneur Rule, New American Economy President John Feinblatt issued the following statement: “America should be rolling out the welcome mat for immigrant entrepreneurs, not sending them straight into the arms of our competitors,” said John Feinblatt, President of New American Economy. Read More

Dallas News: Trump backlash? Dallas, Houston and others put out the welcome mat for immigrants

As in America, there are two kinds of Texas. One pushes a bathroom bill that targets transgender students and dismisses the hit on Texas’ business-friendly image, and the other rises up in opposition and holds off the measure. One passes a “show me your papers” law that bans sanctuary cities, and… Read More

WILL: New Report Shows Immigrants Contribute $1.4 Billion To Champaign County Economy

Christopher Di Franco helped produce a report on the contributions of immigrants in Champaign County that the University YMCA’s New American Welcome Center and other organizations unveiled at a community meeting in Champaign. The urban planner and community organizer said the Gateways for Growth Community Data Report contradicts some common… Read More

FOX Illinois: New study shows immigrants contribute $1.4B to Champaign County’s economy

Immigrants make a big difference in Champaign County, that’s according to a new study city leaders and community members gathered to discuss Wednesday. New American Economy and the University YMCA New American Welcome Center released the data report that highlights… Read More

The News-Gazette: Immigration panelists: Integration requires bridging culture-shock gap

In front of a packed room Wednesday, a panel discussed what Champaign County can do with newly-published data on its immigrant population, as well as which efforts are already underway. The Gateways for Growth Community Data Report, compiled by the University YMCA’s New American Welcome center and the New American… Read More

Illinois Homepage: County recognized for immigrant growth

The University YMCA’s New American Welcome Center is hosting a meeting to talk about immigration impact. Members are going over results of a report showing the demographic and economic contributions immigrants in Champaign County have made. The county was recognized as a recipient of the Gateways for Growth Award; given… Read More