社評0626 休斯敦西南國際區人潮沸騰 經濟鼎盛
休斯敦西南國際區人潮沸騰 經濟鼎盛
今天行走在休斯敦國際區百利大道上時, 車水馬龍 各大超市人潮車輛及停車場擠滿了, 這番榮景正代表社區經濟繁榮的一面。
近年來, 自從特斯拉決定南遷德州之後, 全美五百強大企業也紛份跟進 。主要是我們地大物博,沒有州稅, 而且對各大小企業都有許多優惠政策, 也是少數全美州政府有財稅盈餘之州政府。 值此全美各地及聯邦政府財政吃緊之時, 真是難得可貴。
大休斯敦地區之亞裔太平洋島民之人口也在不斷激增之中, 除了增加人數最多的越裔華裔之外,印度裔也增加了許多, 而且新增人口最大的不同就是他們帶了資金來到德州, 而且一半以上都是要經營各型中小商業, 增加了此地區就業機會。
我們必須坦言, 今天美國國力可以如此強大, 主要是不斷來自新的移民及資金之注入, 全世界各地的頂尖人物多半都希望移民美國。
每當行駛在百利大道上, 看見煩忙的人群及不斷的車水馬龍, 我們都感到十分欣慰 。想當年我們遷入時之窘境, 真是不可同日而語。
國際區要興建的大門, 已經簽署了設計合同。 我們已經組成小組稹極開始籌計, 希望大門工程早日峻工, 將是美化國際區之第一步。
Our International District Is Booming
Today when we were driving on Bellaire Blvd. in southwest Houston and the International District, there was a lot of traffic. All of the supermarkets were very crowded and parking lots were filled up with vehicles.
This really represents the booming prosperity of our area.
In recent years since Tesla moved to Texas, a lot of big companies have also followed. The main reason for this is that we don’t have a state tax. There are many other preferential policies that attract the small and big businesses. We are also one of the very few states that still has a surplus in the state budget.
The population of Asian and Pacific Islanders is also surging. Additionally, many Vietnamese, Chinese and Indian populations are also increasing. These people mostly are bringing money to our area and starting new businesses and creating jobs for the community.
We must admit that the national strength of the United States remains so strong today mainly because of the continuous injection of new immigrants and money.
We are so gratified when we see so much busy traffic and the markets full of people. We are going to build the International Gate for all very soon.