Immigrant business owners and entrepreneurs face unique challenges when it comes to accessing resources to start and develop a business. Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) promotes diversity, inclusion and access for business owners, and is proud to host the International Entrepreneur Summit presented by GoDaddy on Wednesday, April 7. The virtual event will provide refugee and immigrant entrepreneurs the mentorship needed to reach the next level in their business journey.
“Immigrants are twice as likely to start a business than native-born Americans and at BBB, we understand that the guidance needed to get started is often limited,” shares Linda Karimi, BBB Director of Hospitality and Business Development. “There are numerous challenges you must overcome to start your own business in the United States. One of BBB’s goals is to support immigrant populations by providing them with tools needed to create a successful and ethical business.”
This summit is geared for those interested in starting a business or early stage entrepreneurs who want to learn how to create self sustainability. It will be a welcoming space to explore new business ideas and to gain education about current opportunities.
Topics covered at the event will include steps for getting your business started, how to access capital and tips for success in the digital realm. Resources will be shared for businesses in both Arizona and California. The keynote speech will be delivered by Mahesh Thakur, Vice President of Product Management at GoDaddy, with additional industry experts guiding the sessions including:
Immigrants Rising | Small Business Development Center | Kiva
Central San Diego Black Chamber | U.S Business Association of E-Commerce
The no cost virtual event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. PST. Registration is required and more details, including the agenda can be found on our website. This event is the second of a three-part series of summits uplifting veterans, international, and women entrepreneurs. Visit BBB’s website for future events.
Better Business Bureau (BBB) encourages businesses to operate with integrity, and helps consumers choose companies and charities they can trust. Businesses earn BBB Accreditation by adhering to operating with high standards of ethical business practices. Incorporated locally in 1938, BBB Serving the Pacific Southwest serves Greater Arizona and Southern California with campuses in Phoenix, San Diego, Newport Beach, Prescott, Yuma, and Lake Havasu City. Supported by over 20,000 BBB Accredited Businesses, BBB Serving the Pacific Southwest is one of the largest BBBs. It’s innovative approach to business growth provides tools to ignite success including mentorship, online products and access to capital. Objective expertise educates the community on ethical behavior in the marketplace and how businesses can build trust.
