This episode focuses on immigrant entrepreneurs, their impact on the New York economy, and their ability to access banking systems, loans, capital, and other resources to start and maintain their business. Ahyoung Kim, director of economic empowerment for the Asian American Federation, and Kristine Rudgers, small business advisor for America's Small Business Development Centers out of SUNY Brockport, recently participated in the Institute on Immigrant Integration Research and Policy webinar on the Future of Immigrant Entrepreneurship and join the podcast to expand on their discussion to touch on the opportunities and obstacles facing immigrant entrepreneurs and share their insights into how to strengthen immigrant business opportunities through policies and programs targeted at immigrant entrepreneurs.

Guests:

Ahyoung Kim, director of economic empowerment, Asian American Federation

Kristine Rudgers, small business advisor, Small Business Development Center, SUNY Brockport

Learn More:

Between Stewardship and Laissez Faire: The Future of Immigrant Entrepreneurship

Institute on Immigrant Integration Research and Policy