Media Advisory: New Data Report Highlights the Economic Impact of Immigrants in Ohio
Release Date: Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Contact: Melissa Bertolo, Program Coordinator, Human Relations Council, 333-1422
A coalition of business and community leaders throughout Ohio will come
together tomorrow to release a report showcasing new research on contributions
of immigrants in Ohio.
The event, hosted by the Partnership for a New American Economy (NAE),
Welcome Dayton and the Dayton Chamber of Commerce, will highlight the
economic impact of immigrants in key industries, including healthcare and
manufacturing.
“The NAE data report demonstrates what we already know in Dayton:
immigrants are an important part of our community’s cultural and economic
fabric,” said Welcome Dayton Committee Chair and City Commissioner Matt
Joseph. “In Dayton, just as throughout the state of Ohio, immigrants are more
likely to be entrepreneurs, are helping to off-set population loss, and are
revitalizing our neighborhoods.”
In Ohio, immigrants make up seven percent of all entrepreneurs and play a large
role in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, a major
component of U.S. economic growth.
“From workforce to entrepreneurship, Fortune 500 companies to manufacturing
jobs, the data entailed in the report puts some concrete numbers around the vital
role immigrants are playing in the economic prosperity of our communities,” said
Stephanie Precht, Director of Public Policy and Economic Development for the
Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce. “We are proud to continue our work with
Welcome Dayton to connect immigrants to the business resources and
entrepreneurial opportunities that drive growth and development for our entire
community.”
This event is part of a day of action led by NAE taking place in all 50 states.
WHAT:
Press conference about new Ohio report on economic impact of immigrants
WHEN:
August 3, 2016 at 10 a.m.
WHERE:
Entrepreneur’s Center, 714 E Monument Ave., Dayton, OH 45402
WHO:
Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley, Stephanie Precht (Welcome Dayton Committee
Member, Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce), Monica Schultz (Welcome
Dayton Committee Member, Windblown Communications), Dr. Ayman Salem
(Material Resources, LLC), Zayir Pepenov (US International Foods)
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Learn more about the Partnership for a New American Economy at
RenewOurEconomy.org.