Immigration Law
The Contributions of New Americans in Tennessee
Tennessee is one of several states that in recent decades have seen a major change in terms of the share of the population comprised of immigrants. As recently as 1990, just 1.2 percent of Tennessee’s population was foreign-born. By 2010, that figure had grown by a factor of almost four,… Read More
The Contributions of New Americans in South Dakota
While today only 2.7 percent of South Dakota’s residents are foreign-born, the state has begun attracting more immigrants in recent years. As recently as 1990, only 1.1 percent of South Dakota’s population was made up of immigrants. By 2010, that share had more than doubled, reaching 2.6 percent. Between 2010… Read More
The Contributions of New Americans in South Carolina
South Carolina is one of several states in the country that, while not traditionally boasting a huge foreign-born population, has become steadily more popular with immigrants in recent decades. In 1990, fewer than 50,000 foreign-born residents lived in the state, a group that made up only 1.4 percent of the… Read More
The Contributions of New Americans in Michigan
Over the last several decades, Michigan has become increasingly attractive to immigrants—a development that has had a positive impact on the economy of this Midwestern state. Rust Belt cities like Detroit were particularly hard-hit during the Great Recession, suffering both economic downturns and population loss, but recent influxes of immigrants… Read More
The Contributions of New Americans in Maine
I n the last decade, Maine has struggled with major demographic challenges. In 2014, almost one in five Mainers was already older than age 65—the third highest share in any state in the country. And in recent decades, the state has not succeeding in attracting large numbers of new residents—or… Read More
The Contributions of New Americans in Florida
With its close proximity to Latin America and the Caribbean, Florida has for decades attracted large numbers of immigrants looking to settle in the United States and grab a piece of the American dream. From the 1960s to the 1990s, Florida was one of seven states that as a group… Read More
The Contributions of New Americans in Delaware
Delaware is one of several states across the country that has become an increasingly popular destination for immigrants over the past several decades. In 1990, Delaware was home to just roughly 22,000 immigrants, a group that made up just 3.3 percent of the state’s population overall. By 2010, the share… Read More
This Immigrant is Bringing Billions in Investments and Tens of Thousands of Jobs to Michigan
There aren’t many people who can claim to have created as many jobs as Birgit Klohs, the German-born CEO of Grand Rapids economic development organization The Right Place. Since Klohs took the reins 29 years ago, The Right Place has brought $4.7 billion in new investment and created 40,000 new… Read More
This Regional Franchise Owner Recognizes Value of Immigrant Business Owners
As the regional franchise owner for commercial cleaning giant Jan-Pro Cleaning Systems Midwest, Alison Mairet oversees more than 40 franchisees, ranging in size from single-person businesses with revenues of $5,000 a year to million-dollar operations with large teams that serve scores of commercial clients. Mairet estimates that 40 percent of… Read More
Weekend Reading:
This week, Pittsburgh Mayor William Peduto and Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald announced new research from our organization showing that the 82,308 foreign-born residents of the region have a significant impact on southwestern Pennsylvania’s economy. The Tribune Live touted the fact that “in 2014, businesses owned by immigrants generated… Read More
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