Sustainability of Immigrant Food Business

The Women’s Economic Council is a national charitable organization that is a gathering of women-centered community economic development organizations and practitioners. Food-related businesses are a popular business choice made by newcomers. However, food businesses are highly regulated by different levels of government and have very high failure rates, which has heightened during the pandemic This project can help newcomers discover
new ways to reinvent their businesses with new models and increased accessibility to resources, both contributing to increased success, This project will increase the likelihood that immigrant business owners will feel more supported and connected in the community, contributing to immigrant retention in the province.

Faculty Supervisor:

Cathryn Button

Student:

Partner:

Women's Economic Council (Newfoundland)

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Program: