Why is Immigrant Owned Brands Important?
Immigrants play an increasingly pivotal role in the U.S. economy. They are overrepresented in our labor force, relative to their share of the population, but they also have a higher propensity to launch businesses, compared to those born in the United States. This fact sheet is the fourth of a seven-part series examining the various roles immigrants play in our economy. It highlights research illuminating the role of immigrant entrepreneurs in starting businesses, creating jobs and revitalizing communities.
Immigrants start businesses at a higher rate than the U.S.-born
Immigrants are more likely to start businesses
According to The National Immigrant Forum, immigrants are much more likely to start businesses than the U.S.-born. The percentage of adults, both U.S.-born and immigrant, who became entrepreneurs in any given month during 2016, was .31 percent, or 310 out of every 100,000. The entrepreneurship rate for immigrants during the same time period was higher at .52 percent, about twice the rate of the U.S.-born (.26 percent). In other words, for every 100,000 immigrants, 520 became entrepreneurs in a given month. Of all new entrepreneurs in 2016, 29.5 percent were immigrants. More than 20 percent of new and established business owners in the U.S. were immigrants in 2014. This representation is far above the immigrant community’s 13.2 percent of the U.S. population.Immigrants have founded 51 percent of the country’s startup companies worth $1 billion or more as of Jan. 1, 2015, a study conducted in 2016 found. Each of these companies employed an average of 760 people.
Our Favorite Immigrant Owned Brands and Products
Atina Foods’ Rhubarb Herbal Jam is soft, well rounded and divine in taste. Pairs beautifully with cheeses, sweet potatoes, meats (particularly pork and lamb), vegetables, squash, lentils etc.. Using local Rhubarb, we replace the tartness of tamarind from our traditional INJI PULI (Ginger Tamarind) recipe, which in Ayurveda is known to assist with digestion of big meals!
Calcutta Kitchen’s Parsi Cashew Ginger Simmer Sauce is delectable with the creamy nutty taste of cashews and the sharpness of ginger!
Veggies + Protein + Sauce + Simmer = Deliciousness!
Serve over grains or not. Nan on the side is fantastic!
Our simmers sauces are a quick, easy way to prepare delicious, healthful meals! Or surprise us in how you use them – on your pizza? Or soup? Steaming mussels? Slow cooker? Pressure Cooker? We love to hear from you!
Calcutta Kitchens Premium Indian Simmer Sauces are made here in the USA with all natural ingredients. We pride in bringing pure, simple, balanced Indian home cooking flavors to the American table.
Amrita Foods – Dark Chocolate Espresso Paleo Bites, 3 Pouches Per Order, 6 Bites Per Pouch, 15g of Protein Per Pouch, Top 14 Allergen-Free Healthy Snacks, Plant-Based, Vegan And Keto Snacks
Amrita Bars all started with Arshad using plant-based, allergen-free snacks as part of the autism recovery program for his son. Fast forwards a decade later, Arshad has launched a dedicated bakery and is committed to giving back to the autism community by providing employment to young adults in the spectrum.
Hungry Bird Eats is a company with a mission to produce delicious and healthy snack foods and crackers for the entire family. Inspired my traditional Danish Knaekbrod (crispbread) and the Scandinavian real-food culture, our hand-made Nordic Crisps are a tasty way to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Anima Mundi’s exquisite elixir known to awaken loving awareness within the body, it can help stimulate the body while deeply nourishing the reproductive organs. Medicated with strong aphrodisiac constituents, their love elixir can help arouse the spirit and flood the energy body with light. A delicious tonic to share with your beloved, or to simply aid in awakening your heart with joy.
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