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Latin American immigrant-owned enterprises in the United States generate economic value, strengthen social bonds, and revitalise neighbourhoods. When these enterprises are registered with the government, they benefit from opportunities for financing, training, and development. Yet registering a business requires trust that one’s personal information, including legal status, will be handled with care. How can localities foster trust that encourages immigrant entrepreneurs to participate in the formal business sector? Linking the literature on immigrant entrepreneurship with that of sanctuary, this chapter examines the impact of county-level policy on Mexican and Central American entrepreneurs. Drawing on interviews from four U.S. counties, it argues that while sanctuary shapes the behaviours of entrepreneurs, it does not define them. Culturally-responsive and representative agency staff surface as essential to engaging entrepreneurs in the business ecosystem across sanctuary type. The chapter deepens theories of immigrant incorporation, recognising the ways participants reshape the entrepreneurial process and identifying recommendations for localities.

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‘The Second You Trust Somebody, You Pass That Information On’: Cultural Liaison Work with Mexican and Central American Immigrant Entrepreneurs

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    2025年

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  • Tara Carr-Lemke

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Latin American immigrant-owned enterprises in the United States generate economic value, strengthen social bonds, and revitalise neighbourhoods. When these enterprises are registered with the government, they benefit from opportunities for financing, training, and development. Yet registering a business requires trust that one’s personal information, including legal status, will be handled with care. How can localities foster trust that encourages immigrant entrepreneurs to participate in the formal business sector? Linking the literature on immigrant entrepreneurship with that of sanctuary, this chapter examines the impact of county-level policy on Mexican and Central American entrepreneurs. Drawing on interviews from four U.S. counties, it argues that while sanctuary shapes the behaviours of entrepreneurs, it does not define them. Culturally-responsive and representative agency staff surface as essential to engaging entrepreneurs in the business ecosystem across sanctuary type. The chapter deepens theories of immigrant incorporation, recognising the ways participants reshape the entrepreneurial process and identifying recommendations for localities.