Date
4-17-2024
Department
Graduate School of Business
Degree
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Chair
Henry Kerich
Keywords
Filipino-American, Duval County, Florida, COVID-19, entrepreneur, immigrant
Disciplines
Business
Recommended Citation
Cannistra, Thomas N., "Exploration of the Financial Impact of the Pandemic Among Filipino Asian Immigrant Entrepreneurs in Duval County Florida" (2024). Doctoral Dissertations and Projects. 5360.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/5360
Abstract
This qualitative, flexible design, multi-case study explored the financial impact of COVID-19 on foreign-born Filipino Asian Immigrant entrepreneurs. Specifically, what impact it had on this ethnic group in Duval County, Florida. This body of research sought to determine the challenges faced by these entrepreneurs along with how they were impacted by this event, and the lessons learned. During the research phase, 46 firms were contacted, and some were discovered to have been closed and others ineligible for the study. In all a great cross-section of the Filipino-American community was able to participate in the study. The research found that the participants were fairly positive about their businesses and had been impacted by COVID-19 in various ways but were very resilient. Most of the participants had gone into business to be their own boss and provide a service to their community. Most mentioned faith as being a motivator for proceeding with the venture. None of the participants seem to have any regrets about their choices.
