From left: Lisa Donaldson, head of the U.S. Census Bureau’s Economic Management Division and Omari Wooden, assistant to the Head of the Outreach Division for Data Users and Respondents address event attendees.
“Retaining the existing population and attracting people to return is crucial to strengthening the economy and the manufacturing industry, which accounts for about 46% of the country’s income. This effort requires a multisectoral approach that encompasses both social and economic factors.”
— Ramón Vega-Alejandro, executive director, Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension (PRiMEX)