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Directory of refugee businesses published in San Diego

Tuesday, January 31, 2006

By Tom Fudge and KPBS Public Broadcasting

Audio

Aired 4/19/09


How do refugees turn their lives around from war and persecution to financial success and independence? Host Tom Fudge finds out about a new directory of businesses run by refugees in San Diego and learns about one person's personal journey.

Guests:

  • Kasra Movahedi , economic development programs manager at the International Rescue Committee.
  • Predrag Kovacevic , Bosnian refugee who owns a sign and graphic design business called Q-Graphics in Hillcrest.

To get a copy of the refugee business directory, email Kasra Movahedi at kasram@theirc.org or visit the International Rescue Committee at www.theirc.org

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