When we started the Public Education Institute in 2003, one of the first facts about immigrants that stood out to us was the prevalence of entrepreneurship. We were not surprised. Decades of experience working with immigrants and refugees in our English language program showed us how enterprising these newcomers are.
From the most famous companies in the world to your favorite corner store, immigrants are a driving force of economic growth and innovation. Here you can learn more about the impact of immigrant entrepreneurs, get to know immigrant founders of famous American companies and hear the stories of everyday immigrant business owners.
