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USACC
Promotes Investment in Immigrant Education and Culture
The United States African Chamber of Commerce (USACC)
commends the immigrant community in the U.S., recognizing their
contributions to the economy, intellectual capital, and social
fabric of the nation.
Washington, DC (Vocus/PRWEB ) April 10, 2009 -- The United States
African Chamber of Commerce (USACC) commends the immigrant community
in the U.S., recognizing their contributions to the economy, intellectual
capital, and social fabric of the nation. Immigrant groups across
the nation contribute to the economy by filling jobs, providing
services, purchasing goods and services, and revitalizing neighborhoods
and communities that are in decline. Immigrant entrepreneurs take
advantage of the ethnic market and ethnic clientele filling gaps
left by mainstream American entrepreneurs. Thus, immigrant entrepreneurs
do not displace native-born entrepreneurs but rather expand into
areas not otherwise exploited, contributing to the growth of the
American economy. In 2002, Hispanic-owned businesses had sales
in excess of $226.4 billion, and the 1.2 million black-owned firms
in the U.S. generated revenues of $88.8 billion.
Immigrant entrepreneurs contribute not only to the economy, but
to the American culture as well. As one study of Little Village
in Chicago indicates, formal storefronts and street vendors "complement
the unique social fabric of business life in the community."
Immigrants provide new ideas and perspectives, make vital contributions
in the fields of science, technology, and others, and they share
their cultural traditions, art, and cuisine that enrich our quality
of life.
Efforts aimed at investing resources and promoting education and
culture in immigrant communities is a significant, cost-effective
solution to reduce poverty, promote economic growth, create jobs,
and even reduce intergroup conflict in the U.S.
The USACC is the leading advocacy organization for U.S. African
relations and emerging African markets. The USACC is the umbrella
organization for African chambers of commerce and professional
trade and business associations throughout the United States and
abroad.
Contact
U.S. African Chamber of Commerce
Martin Mohammed, President
202-465-0778
Full Article http://www.prweb.com/releases/USACC/Immigrant_Entrepreneurs/prweb2316424.htm
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