We are hosting a private tour and drinks reception at the Migration Museum in Lewisham for champions of migrant entrepreneurs. The exhibition is set to end on 30 September 2023, so this is one of the last chances to see it.
Taking Care of Business is an immersive exhibition at the Migration Museum shining a light on the central role that migrant entrepreneurs have played in shaping our lives – and Britain.
From the food we eat to the clothes we wear, the apps on our phones to the products in our homes, our lives wouldn’t be the same without migrant entrepreneurs. So many of the brands and businesses that are most integral to our lives – from corner shops to tech giants – are the products of migration. Yet we so rarely hear this story.
Entrepreneurship has always been at the heart of the immigrant experience. For many, starting a business is the only way to survive in a new land. Others arrive with an idea – and the skills and networks to help get it off the ground. Migrant entrepreneurs are good at spotting gaps in the market, often serving communities ignored by other businesses, or even creating new markets for their ideas.
Starting a business as an immigrant requires hard work and sacrifice, resilience and ingenuity. Migrant entrepreneurship and innovation is a story to be celebrated. But it’s a complicated story that exists within a wider economy and society – at a time when we are questioning whether the way we do business is fair and sustainable.
Fragomen is a leading firm dedicated to immigration services worldwide. The firm has 6,000 immigration professionals and support staff in more than 60 offices around the world and offers immigration support in more than 170 countries. The firm works in partnership with individuals and corporate clients across all industries to plan talent strategy, facilitate the transfer of employees worldwide, and navigate complex challenges. Fragomen is a proud sponsor of this event, showcasing the deep and vibrant contribution made by migrant communities to the UK business and innovation landscape.
The Entrepreneurs Network is a think tank for Britain’s most ambitious entrepreneurs. We bridge the gap between entrepreneurs and policymakers, with the aim of making Britain the best place in the world to start and grow a business. We have a network of over 10,000 entrepreneurs and are the Secretariat of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Entrepreneurship, which sits across the House of Commons and House of Lords.
The Migration Museum explores how the movement of people to and from Britain across the ages has shaped who we are – as individuals, as communities and as nations. From our current temporary home in Lewisham, south-east London, we stage interactive, story-led exhibitions and a wide range of events, alongside high-profile digital campaigns and an education programme delivering workshops to thousands of young people each year. Longer-term, we aim to open at a new permanent home in the City of London in 2026, allied to a digital storytelling hub and a network of venues across the UK.
To request a place, please email events@tenentrepreneurs.org.