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Immigrants and the Economy: Latinas Rise in Entrepreneurship
Over the past several years, the United States has seen an increase in business growth that has counteracted the lingering effects of the recession. The role of women entrepreneurs is particularly noteworthy among the brackets of business owners whose revenue has contributed to this growth. According to the 2016 State of Women Business Report, the […]
Relief Fund established for local immigrant financial needs
In response to the expanding reality of the COVID-19 crisis, the local Valley Area Network for Immigrant Transportation Assistance (VANITA) and NewBridges IRC have established a fund to support individuals who will not receive federal CARES Act funding.
Immigrants and the Economy: The Foreign-born Community’s Contributions to Virginia
As election day approaches rapidly, the national dialogue has covered a gamut of topics, one of the most prominent being the role of immigrants in the United States. There is no doubt that immigration has played an integral part in the history of this country, particularly in relation to the economy. As demographics continue to […]