Jose Lam (in memoriam)

Associate Professor, Faculty of Business, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Grenfell Campus | jlam@grenfell.mun.ca

Jose LamDr. Lam’s research interests included the fields of entrepreneurship, small business management, family business, and regional economic development. He has published articles and case studies on the role of entrepreneurs, entrepreneurial traits, venture creation, family business management, and succession process in family firms. His most recent research focused on the longevity of family firms, local economic development, and innovative approaches to dried fish production on the Great Northern Peninsula.

The Grenfell Campus community honours the memory of Dr. Lam and his many valued contributions to community engagement, entrepreneurship, and experiential learning in rural communities of western Newfoundland. As part of honouring his legacy, Navigate recently launched the Dr. Jose Lam Startup Weekend in commemoration of his enduring impact on the Grenfell Community.

Previous Research Engagement

Network Weaving for Regional Development on the Tip of the Great Northern Peninsula.

Sustainable Northern Coastal Communities Initiative