Abstract

This report describes and explains the economic development of Mexican immigrant entrepreneurs in South Philadelphia. Research examines the strategies, challenges, and achievements of small business owners in an emerging ethnic economy that has revitalized commercial corridors. The study serves as a voice for Mexican entrepreneurs as it relates to their specific obstacles in opening an establishment and sustaining a successful business operation. The author presents recommendations for local government officials and other public and community organizations devoted to the advancement of the South Philadelphia economy. Furthermore, the results provide other cities with a growing Latin American immigrant population with an opportunity to learn from this case study in order to introduce and assess community initiatives and government support that will assist immigrant entrepreneurs maximize their entrepreneurial potential.

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