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New data shows immigrant-owned businesses employed 8 million Americans; Immigrants wield $1.1 trillion in spending power. Learn more at Map the Impact.

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October 10, 2018

Almost 44 Percent of All U.S. Fortune 500 Companies in 2018 Were Founded by Immigrants or Their Children, New Research Shows

NEW YORK, NY—Today, New American Economy (NAE) released new data showing that almost 44 percent of 2018’s Fortune 500 companies were founded by immigrants or their children. Among these are…
September 25, 2018

NAE Statement on Administration’s Proposed Change to Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility

Following the announcement of the Trump Administration’s proposed change to public charge ground of inadmissibility, New American Economy President John Feinblatt issued the following statement:

“America’s great history is defined by…
September 17, 2018

New American Economy Releases the NAE Cities Index, a First-Ever Analysis Measuring How Effectively Cities are Integrating Immigrants

NEW YORK, NY – Today, on Citizenship Day, hundreds of civic and business leaders, including Members of Congress, mayors, city council members, and chamber of commerce executives, joined New American…
September 12, 2018

Foreign-Born Residents Contributed $3.3 Billion to Kent County GDP in 2016

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Immigrants in Kent County contributed $3.3 billion to the county’s GDP in 2016 and paid $214 million in federal taxes and $102 million in state and…
August 27, 2018

Foreign-Born Residents Contributed $1.2 Billion to Portland Metro Area GDP in 2016

PORTLAND, ME – Immigrants in the Portland, ME metro area contributed $1.2 billion to the area’s GDP in 2016 and paid $133 million in federal taxes and $62 million in…

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New American Economy is a bipartisan research and advocacy organization fighting for smart federal, state, and local immigration policies that help grow our economy and create jobs for all Americans. More…