Migration and Entrepreneurship
As has been said, despite the fact that we hit upon all kinds of measures and interventions, the most striking finding was that active and explicit promotion of immigrant entrepreneurship was not commonplace. Especially group-specific interventions appeared to be thin on the ground. An interactive documentary provides a unique window into the lives of immigrant entrepreneurs in one of the most diverse neighbourhoods, in the most diverse city in the world.
7. Migration and Entrepreneurship
Professional networks help immigrants help themselves: Networking the networks builds connections and new opportunities for immigrant employment. Award winning entrepreneurs and social innovators produce garments for German fashion labels while giving refugee women a chance to work.
Connecting immigrants and aspiring entrepreneurs to community networks, employment and business opportunity. Partnering to help immigrant entrepreneurs access training, business advice and opportunities for success.
Recognizing the contribution of immigrant entrepreneurs helps promote small business success and build a network of business leaders. Access to capital and business counselling promotes entrepreneurial success and helps revitalize city neighbourhoods. A multisector collaboration led by Volkswagen connects refugees to employment through local SMEs. Philadelphia, United States PhillyiHub: Incubation space for immigrant entrepreneurs fuels innovation. Breaking Down the Barriers to Refugee Employment: Connecting refugees to jobs means tapping new skills, talent and business opportunities.
Toronto, Canada Procurement Power: Using purchasing power and supplier diversity to drive inclusive growth and urban prosperity. Empowering local entrepreneurs to transform lives and revitalize their own neighbourhoods.
Stockholm, Schweden Nurturing immigrant entrepreneurs in Sweden: Making the City Stronger: A business plan competition to help immigrant entrepreneurs with small business ventures. Economic Integration through Integrated Services: Aachen, Germany Relying on Immigrant Networks: The city establishes local immigrant network to develop international economic opportunities. Improving business outcomes by connecting immigrant entrepreneurs to pro bono legal services.
Entrepreneurship Inclusion
Supporting immigrant entrepreneurs before problems arise. One stop shop for immigrant entrepreneurs offers business counselling in many languages.
Creating equal opportunities for women to start small businesses. Business Counseling for Entrepreneurial Success: A business-counseling service helps new entrepreneurs launch their ideas with confidence. Barcelona, Spain Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Immigrants: What's good for business is good for new immigrants and entrepreneurs. Participatory planning leads to market success and integrated neighbourhoods.
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