[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 190 (Thursday, October 28, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1160]
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       IN RECOGNITION OF THE YEMENI AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 28, 2021

  Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the Yemeni 
American Chamber of Commerce (YACC) for their work on behalf of the 
Yemeni American small business community in southeastern Michigan.
  Over thirty thousand Yemeni Americans live in Michigan, with a 
significant number residing in Wayne County. Many Yemeni immigrants 
were drawn to the area by work in automotive factories and have 
established their roots here. Immigration to Michigan is still 
occurring, with some studies indicating that Yemenis comprise nine 
percent of the area's Arab population and that Yemeni community have 
some of the largest families. However, the Yemeni community has some of 
the lowest rate of business ownership, only three percent compared to 
twenty percent for other Arab groups.
  This is why YACC is critical to our community. YACC has established a 
strong network for the small business community. They encourage growth 
through education and training, as well as collaboration among its 
member businesses. Beyond that, YACC works to create business owners 
who are also community leaders. They encourage their members to become 
actively engaged community partners who are truly the backbone of the 
local economy.
  Please join me in recognizing the many outstanding contributions of 
the Yemeni American Chamber of Commerce on behalf of the communities of 
Wayne County and southeastern Michigan.

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