In honor of National Asian American,Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month, the National Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (National ACE) is hosting the National AANHPI Business Summit. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM ET at the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington, DC.
The event aims to bring together AANHPI small business owners, entrepreneurs, financial institutions, and corporate leaders to discuss access to capital, plugging small business owners into resources for growth, and the opportunities in the shifting and growing technology landscape.
The Summit will feature plenary sessions and two panels focusing on various aspects of AANHPI small businesses. The Equity in the CHIPS and Science Act session will discuss the opportunities created by the CHIPS Act and how this legislation can fill structural gaps and foster equity. The Investing in AANHPI Businesses session will bring together financial institutions and corporate leaders to discuss the various investments, commitments, and strategies they have undertaken to support and uplift AANHPI small businesses and communities.
The Staying Competitive in a Digital World panel will focus on the importance of AANHPI small businesses’ incorporation into the digital economy to remain competitive and access capital and resources necessary for growth.
The National AANHPI Business Summit provides a platform for AANHPI entrepreneurs to learn about the latest trends and opportunities in the business landscape. It will offer attendees the chance to network, engage with industry leaders, and explore new strategies to start, retain, and grow their businesses.
The event is open to the public and requires registration. For more information on the National AANHPI Business Summit, visit the National ACE website.
Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET
Location: U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20230 US.
- RSVP for the AANHPI Business Summit on May 17! Registration closes May 10th
The National Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (National ACE) represents 2.2 million Asian American and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) small business owners who employ over 3.6 million people. National ACE seeks to improve the economic, political, and social well-being of AAPIs by advocating for their business interests nationally, supporting and promoting issues that impact the small business community, improving economic development, advancing coalitions, enhancing community building, and fostering the next generation of AANHPI entrepreneurs and executives.
Founder, Chiling Tong is an Asian American activist and public official. She has served in various public offices under US Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump. Currently, she holds the positions of President and CEO of The National Asian Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneurship (National ACE) and Founding President of the International Leadership Foundation (ILF).
