09/18/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/18/2021 06:21
Reno, NV - A new report released today by New American Economy in partnership with the Northern Nevada International Center, City of Reno, and the Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce, underscores the critical role immigrants in Reno and Washoe County play as business creators, in reviving the manufacturing sector, and as economic contributors. Despite making up 13.9 percent of the county's population, immigrants accounted for 25.3 percent of the region's manufacturing workers and 14.1 percent of business owners. Across the county, immigrants held over $1.5 billion in spending power, and paid over $321 million in federal taxes and more than $125 million in state and local taxes.
The new reportwas awarded to the Northern Nevada International Center and the Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce as part of the Gateways for Growth Challenge, a competitive opportunity for localities to receive research support and/or technical assistance from New American Economy and Welcoming America to improve immigrant inclusion in their communities. The Northern Nevada International Center, City of Reno, the Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce, and New American Economy released the new report at the Lilley Museum of Art at the University of Nevada, Reno, at a reception, and bringing together leaders across sectors to ensure that Reno welcomes and supports the potential of all its residents.
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'As we see the Reno region continue to grow, the need for workers will continue to increase,' said Mo Kantner, Director of State and Local Initiatives at New American Economy. 'From revitalizing neighborhoods and boosting local business corridors, to growing the city's tax base and helping sustain essential services throughout the pandemic, immigrants are integral members of Washoe County. By harnessing the full talents and potential of immigrant residents, the entire community will benefit.'
'Washoe County is an example of how communities can effectively harness the talent of immigrants to create greater prosperity for all residents,' said Molly Hilligoss, Network Director of Welcoming America. 'We're thrilled that the Gateways for Growth challenge can be part of making Washoe County an even more welcoming place for the future.'
The new research report,New Americans in Washoe County, finds:
Read the full research brief here.