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New Americans in Charlotte
New research from New American Economy shows that immigrant households in Charlotte, NC earned nearly $4.9 billion and contributed over $1.2 billion in taxes in 2017. Produced in partnership with the City of Charlotte, the report illustrates the impact immigrants have on the economy of Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte. In addition to […]
Read MoreWorld Refugee Day Reminders Us That We Must Do Better
World Refugee Day serves as a reminder that as a nation we must do better to protect those who are fleeing harm.
Read MoreNew Americans in Contra Costa County
New research from New American Economy shows that immigrant households in Contra Costa County, CA earned nearly $13.4 billion and paid over $3.9 billion in taxes in 2017. The report, New Americans in Contra Costa County, shows the outsize impact immigrants have on Contra Costa County’s economy and workforce. Although the foreign-born made up 25.5% of the […]
Read MoreHouston Business Journal: Can’t pay for your meal? Then, it’s free at my restaurant
When customers at Afghan Village restaurant can’t afford a meal, our waiters make them an offer they can’t refuse: It’s on the house. Anyone who comes to my restaurant and can’t pay eats for free. This might seem like a terrible business practice, but we have plenty of paying customers to keep the lights on. […]
Read MoreProviding Humanitarian Aid to People Crossing the Border Should Never Be a Crime
Since 2004, a band of humanitarian aid workers organized by community and faith groups have trekked through remote areas of the Arizona desert between the United States and Mexico. They often travel under extreme climate conditions to save lives. The workers strategically place water and other basic supplies along paths used by people crossing the […]
Read MoreNew data shows Atlanta’s immigrant household income grew by 13 percent in one year
New York – Today New American Economy (NAE), a bipartisan research and advocacy organization focused on immigration, released new data highlighting the significant contributions immigrants make to the Atlanta community and economy. The data shows that immigrants in Atlanta are driving economic growth — the metro area’s immigrant household income grew by nearly 13 percent […]
Read MoreNew Report Shows Immigrants in Northern Kentucky Contributed Over $116 Million in Taxes
Fort Mitchell, KY – Immigrant households in Northern Kentucky earned nearly $430 million and paid over $116 million in taxes in 2017, according to new research by New American Economy (NAE) in partnership with the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Duke Energy and Gateway Community and Technical College. The report illustrates the impact immigrants have […]
Read MoreNew Americans in Northern Kentucky
New research from New American Economy shows that immigrant households in Northern Kentucky earned nearly $430 million and paid over $116 million in taxes in 2017. The report was produced in partnership with the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Duke Energy and Gateway Community and Technical College. The report illustrates the impact immigrants have on Boone, […]
Read MoreEl Paso’s number of immigrant entrepreneurs grew by 25 percent in just one year
New York – Today New American Economy (NAE), a bipartisan research and immigration advocacy organization, released new data highlighting the significant contributions immigrants make to the El Paso community and economy. The data shows that immigrants in El Paso are crucial job creators — the metro area’s immigrant entrepreneur population grew 25 percent in just […]
Read MoreReport on Asian American and Pacific Islander Immigrants Highlights Education, Economic Opportunity Gaps
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Over 12.3 million Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) immigrants live in the United States, placing them among the fastest-growing racial groups in the country. Between 2010 and 2017, the number of AAPI immigrants grew four times as fast as the total U.S. population. Yet, despite being an […]
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