Immigrant
Entrepreneurs
in Chicago
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How do the experiences of immigrant entrepreneurs differ or not differ from the experiences of entrepreneurs born in the United States?
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What obstacles and support do immigrant entrepreneurs encounter when establishing a small business in Chicago?
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How are these obstacles or support different or similar based on the immigrant entrepreneur's country of origin?
In an effort to answer these questions and to engage in a personal journey of discovery, I interviewed small business owners in Chicago who immigrated from Germany, Taiwan, and Eritrea. I also researched immigration and ethnic entrepreneurship to build a framework for these interviews. This Web site documents my exploration and includes the words and images of the people I met. I hope that you enjoy meeting with them as much as I did.
Kimberly
Pierceall
DePaul University
May 16, 2000
In submission toward a master's degree in integrated professional studies.
Seminar: Valuing Human Differences, David Shallenberger, Ph.D.
