A new report commissioned by the Coalition in partnership with the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the Mercer County Office of Economic Development, underscores the critical role immigrants play in the County’s labor force, business creation, and STEM innovation. Prepared by New American Economy, the report was unveiled at the July 1, 2021, virtual membership meeting of the Princeton Chamber. […]
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(NEWS) Two NJ counties now rank among nation’s most diverse
New data from the U.S. census paints an even more detailed picture of just how diverse New Jersey is. Already a state with one of the most racially and ethnically varied populations in the nation, New Jersey has some of the most diverse counties in America. Middlesex County ranks 20th and Essex 21st as the most […]
(OPINION) Decline in Immigration Threatens Growth of Regions on the Rise
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Northwest Arkansas, where the Ozark Mountains rise, used to be a sleepy corner of the state, its only claim to fame that Sam Walton opened a five-and-dime in Bentonville and the first Walmart store in nearby Rogers — outposts that became the seeds of a global retail empire. The founders of Tyson […]
(OPINION) America needs a startup visa program to aid entrepreneurs
Moderna, Pfizer, Google, Tesla. These iconic companies are helping to drive the 21st century economy. Collectively they employ hundreds of thousands of Americans. And all were started by immigrants. Their founders also had to overcome unnecessary barriers that have blocked the path of other foreign-born entrepreneurs. We have seen this saga too many times: An […]
(NEWS) Biden releases 21-point immigration plan amid bipartisan criticism
The Biden administration on Tuesday unveiled an outline of its full strategy on immigration, with activists and advocacy groups decrying a new push for expedited removals. The 21-point plan released by the White House comes as the administration is taking flak from both sides of the aisle: from the left over the call for swift deportations, […]
(NEWS) Jersey Shore businesses ‘desperate for workers’
Tourism along the Jersey Shore is booming. But as the busiest month of the season approaches, business owners say there’s a hiring crisis. “Basically every single business that directly or indirectly is involved in your vacation is under-staffed and overworked and the problem is only getting worse every day with students and teachers working summer jobs […]
(OPINION) Why Immigration Reform Matters to Local Communities
Being a nation of immigrants isn’t just part of America’s identity, it’s part of the growth engine that’s made us the most powerful and prosperous country in the world. But today our immigration system is broken and in desperate need of repair. While for many years, the Chamber has talked about immigration’s national implications, it is foremost a local story. […]