From Immigrants to Entrepreneurship: How a Family’s Journey to Success Inspire Others

Ypsilanti, Michigan - It is a story of courage, resilience, and innovation. A story that began several decades ago, when a young couple, Chiu Wing and Mon Ner Chu, immigrated from China to the United States with little to their name. They barely spoke English, lived in a distressed neighborhood, and did not know where to get help. They came to the United States with two small children, and one on the way.

Through relentless tenacity and perseverance, the family built their first company within seven years and created dozens of jobs for Americans and immigrants. Their daughter, Millie Chu, founder of Global Entrepreneurship Business Lab, was four years old when she came to the United States. She witnessed her parents work endlessly, often multiple jobs at a time to make ends meet and save money to pursue the American dream.

Millie Chu inherited her parents’ entrepreneurial spirit and passion for helping others. She dedicated her career to education, economic development, inclusion programs, and building infrastructures to mobilize equity and equality for minorities. In 2019, she was featured in Forbes as an immigrant leader who helps and inspires other immigrants to become entrepreneurs.

Global Entrepreneurship Business Lab is an organization that provides guidance, mentorship, and resources to underrepresented entrepreneurs who want to start or grow their businesses. The organization’s mission is to create a more diverse, inclusive, and prosperous world by empowering entrepreneurs from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.

Millie Chu said that her father’s passing in October 2020 motivated her to scale and continue building inclusive communities in memory of his courage and determination to create the life he envisioned for the people he loved. “My father was my hero and my inspiration. He taught me to never give up on my dreams and to always help others along the way. I want to honor his legacy by helping other entrepreneurs who began like our family,” Millie said.

Global Entrepreneurship Business Lab is currently accepting applications for its next cohort of entrepreneurs. The organization offers online and in-person programs, workshops, events, and networking opportunities for aspiring and established entrepreneurs. To learn more or to apply, visit their website  www.globalbusinesslab.org
Email: millie@globalbusinesslab.org

Direct: (734) 707-7178

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