Asian American Economic Development (2010) – Biographies

This event provides practical guidance for Asian American entrepreneurs and business owners on starting, managing, and growing businesses, navigating real estate and import/export, and accessing financing and government contracts. Through expert-led sessions and networking opportunities, participants gain tools and strategies to succeed in a competitive economic environment.

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Asian American Economic Development (2010) – Program

This event provides practical guidance for Asian American entrepreneurs and business owners on starting, managing, and growing businesses, navigating real estate and import/export, and accessing financing and government contracts. Through expert-led sessions and networking opportunities, participants gain tools and strategies to succeed in a competitive economic environment.

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Ethnic Banks and Community Development in New York City’s Immigrant Neighborhoods

Dr. Tarry Hum’s research examines the increasing presence of ethnic banks in New York City’s immigrant neighborhoods. In particular, Dr. Hum focus on the growing number of Chinese-owned ethnic banks in working-class Sunset Park, Brooklyn, their lending practices and community investment activities. Based on an analysis of 1998-2005 HMDA data, interviews with bank CEOs and … Read more

Bilingual Language Development Among Asian American Children – Research Findings and Implications for Educators and Parents

In New York City, as well as nationwide, an increasingly significant number of children speak a language other than English at home. Sound educational policies, speech/language interventions and parenting practices largely rely on our understanding of the processes through which Asian American children develop proficiency in both their home language and English. In this presentation, … Read more