The experiences and challenges of black entrepreneurs in Halifax, Nova Scotia

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dc.contributor.advisor Kwak, Min-Jung, 1971-
dc.coverage.spatial Canada -- Nova Scotia -- Halifax Regional Municipality (N.S.)
dc.creator Nimoh, Gabriel
dc.date.accessioned 2023-02-02T16:09:59Z
dc.date.available 2023-02-02T16:09:59Z
dc.date.issued 2022-12-16
dc.identifier.uri http://library2.smu.ca/xmlui/handle/01/31287
dc.description 1 online resource (vii, 142 pages)
dc.description Includes abstract and appendices.
dc.description Includes bibliographical references (pages 99-121).
dc.description.abstract This study draws upon 20 semi-structured interviews with Black immigrant entrepreneurs (N=15) and Canadian-born Black entrepreneurs (N=5) in Halifax, NS to examine their lived experiences. Informed by the mixed embeddedness model, this study examines entrepreneurial motivations, barriers and coping strategies across social, political-institutional and economic domains. It further adopts the intersectionality theoretical framework to examine how race, gender and migration status interact to affect the experience of these Black entrepreneurs. Findings reveal that majority of Black entrepreneurs are pulled into entrepreneurship because of good market opportunity, while also reporting inadequate finance and racial discrimination as their most pressing challenges. The research has observed new knowledge about how Black entrepreneurs have developed a positive mindset and reliance on family and friends as their main response to overcoming challenges and maximizing opportunities. This study seeks to assist policy makers and practitioners to develop informed decisions that promote inclusion in the Canadian business environment. en_CA
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dc.language.iso en en_CA
dc.publisher Halifax, N.S. : Saint Mary's University
dc.subject.lcsh Businesspeople, Black -- Nova Scotia -- Halifax Regional Municipality (N.S.)
dc.subject.lcsh Race discrimination -- Nova Scotia -- Halifax Regional Municipality (N.S.)
dc.subject.lcsh Canada -- Economic policy
dc.subject.lcsh Entrepreneurship -- Nova Scotia -- Halifax Regional Municipality (N.S.)
dc.title The experiences and challenges of black entrepreneurs in Halifax, Nova Scotia en_CA
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thesis.degree.name Master of Arts in Geography
thesis.degree.level Masters
thesis.degree.discipline Geography
thesis.degree.grantor Saint Mary's University (Halifax, N.S.)
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