This study examines factors influencing migrant and local entrepreneurial business
networks with particular reference to Provincial development in Indonesia. Factors of
influence include market accessibility, capital accessibility, business focus or business
specialisation in manufacturing, trades and services as well as economic conditions, degree
of tolerance towards migrant and local entrepreneurs, support networks, business
experience, educational background, and entrepreneurial personal characteristics and
initiatives. The findings have significance for local development by entrepreneurs in this
special case where migrant and local entrepreneurs link in networks and in many cases,
joint ventures. The outcomes have significance for government in development programs,
academic institutions designing training, and for local business organisation.