1934 - Working in startups/creative economy co's for a decade, I saw firsthand the massive positive impact immigrants have on entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic growth in the US…
1) An old standby, the "immigrants are a drain on our economy” spin – this couldn't be more wrong... immigrants not only pay federal/state/local taxes but also bring spending power that strengthens local businesses. Case in point, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office recently revised their 10-year economic and budget forecast to note that immigration increases since 2022 mean our "GDP will be greater by about $7,000,000,000,000 (7 trillion) and revenues will be greater by about $1,000...
