How location and ethnicity affect ethnic entrepreneurs in three Canadian cities |
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| Authors: | Gabrielle A Brenner Teresa V Menzies Lionel Dionne Louis Jacques Filion |
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| Institution: | 1. Associate Professor, Economics, HEC Montreal;2. Professor, Faculty of Business, Brock University, St Catharines, Ontario;3. Research Officer and Compensation and Policy Analyst, Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada;4. Rogers‐J.‐A.‐Bombardier Professor of Entrepreneurship, HEC Montréal |
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| Abstract: | Few studies on the entrepreneurial contributions of immigrant and/or ethnic entrepreneurs have been carried out in Canada. This article presents results from a cross‐Canadian project. Data were collected from 718 entrepreneurs in three cities. Analysis of the socio‐demographic profile suggests that ethnic entrepreneurs pursue different paths of integration. Firm characteristics suggest that similar support programs are needed for ethnic firms as for all small firms. Also, our analysis suggests that there is no need for new support programs for ethnic firms, except to help them better integrate. Lastly, the use that these entrepreneurs make of social capital only partially confirms the literature. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. |
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