“The New American’s Fortune 500″research explores the influence of immigrant entrepreneurs in the United States on the economic development in America. The report states that:
7 of the 10 most profitable global brands are from companies founded by American immigrants or children of immigrants.
Over 40% of the 2010 Fortune 500 companies were started by immigrants or their children.
Fortune 500 companies founded by immigrant entrepreneurs or children of immigrants employ more than 10 million people globally.