Thunder Bay Finnish Canadian Historical Society

(TBFCHS)

 

The TBFCHS is still gathering information on all Finnish businesses in the Thunder Bay.

 

We are looking for written information as well as possible candidates for interviews.

 

To view the businesses identified to date follow this link:  Businesses

 

For an interview, or for information, please call or contact any of the following;

 

767-7849 (Martti Kajorinne)

767-1414 (Cairine Budner)

 

MAIL to:

 

Thunder Bay Finnish Canadian Historical Society

P.O. Box 10127, Thunder Bay, P7B 6T6

 

or

 

EMAIL:     martti@tbaytel.net

 

 

Print the following pages to submit data:

 

Page Updated: 5-May-06

 


THUNDER BAY FINNISH CANADIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

P.O. Box 10127, Thunder Bay, P7B 6T6

 

Business Name:         _________________________________________________________________

 

Location (s):               _________________________________________________________________

 

Photographs: PLEASE PROVIDE ANY PHOTOS (These will be copied and returned)

 

1. The story of your family immigration

 

2. Memories of the beginning of the business

 

3. The nature of the business endeavor and changes in it over the years

4. Hardships and joys of running a business

5. Advantages or disadvantages of being a Finnish businessman/woman in Thunder Bay

 

6. Experiences of discriminations in the business environment

 

7. Business practices in Finland and Canada - a cross country comparison

 

8. Ethnic profile of the clientele & employees and challenges in dealing with people from different cultures

 

9. Languages you have used and use today

 

10. Catering to the clients' wishes

 

11. Memorable events

 

12. Ending or selling the business

 

13. Any regrets?

 

14. Differences of starting a business today as compared to the past

 

15. Are your sources of supply direct or through a Canadian distributor?

 

16. Education, training and career development of business owners and employees

 

17. How do you judge your business success?

 

18. Job satisfaction and rewards for employees? (How do you motivate your employees?)

 

19. Who is your competition and how do you deal with it?

 

20. What business support mechanisms should be available for new immigrant entrepreneurs in Thunder Bay? (What help did you get / not get?)