Resources for AAPI Small Business Owners
Data on AAPI Small Business Owners
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National ACE partners with our regional and national strategic partners to gather data on the challenges and issues AAPI small business owners face. We bring this data with us to inform policy change on a local and federal level.
See all the survey findings here.
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Briefing on re-starting main street in the wake of the pandemic.
Grants for Small Business Owners
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See our current grants here.
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National ACE has provided 500 grants since 2021 to AAPI small business owners throughout the nation.
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Grant eligibility is contingent on each grant. 100% of the grants given are for minority owned small businesses.
For Entrepreneurs
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National ACE has teamed up with Verizon to deliver personalized tools for small businesses like yours to succeed in today's digital world. Learning modules, expert coaching, peer networking, and more—it's all here, and it’s all part of our goal to provide resources to help one million small businesses thrive in the digital economy. Designed by small businesses like you, the program is simple to use, with all the information available online in one place.
Register now for our free online curriculum and move your business forward.
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The event focused on the impacts of COVID-19 on Asian American and Pacific Islander-owned businesses and recovery in the community, and how entrepreneurs can lead the way in promoting equity. Attendees heard from business leaders on how they are working together to speak out against discrimination and support AAPI-owned enterprises.
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ACE NextGen was founded to increase Asian presence in American leadership.
Although Asians account for 5.6% of the total population in the U.S., less than 2% occupy leadership positions in politics, business, medicine, academia, and entrepreneurship.
ACE NextGen serves as a platform for young Asians to forge their own path towards advancement with the support of a like-minded community.
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Policy
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March 16, 2022 conversation with National ACE CEO/President Chiling Tong and SBA Administrator Guzman on critical resources and information including how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the American Rescue Plan, and Made in America create opportunities to help small businesses thrive.
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Recording of the AAPISTRONG Small Business Roundtable with Senator Cardin.
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The National ACE small business in-person roundtable series gives local Asian American & Pacific Islander business owners an opportunity to discuss and network with key elected officials and corporate leaders on current business issues that affect them directly. These roundtable sessions encourage open discussions on the current state of business, the effects of COVID and anti-AAPI hate, policy, and the recovery of AAPI businesses in their local markets. Learn more
AAPI Restaurant Owners
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National ACE and Grubhub have partnered since 2021 to provide grants to AAPI restaurateurs. In the past two years, we have been able to provide over $3M in grants.
Get Inspired: Entrepreneur’s Stories of Building their Business
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Guy Raz interviews the world’s best-known entrepreneurs to learn how they built their iconic brands. In each episode, founders reveal deep, intimate moments of doubt and failure, and share insights on their eventual success. How I Built This is a master-class on innovation, creativity, leadership and how to navigate challenges of all kinds.
Being AAPI in the Workplace
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Key points: -What is colorism? How does it impact Asian and Pacific Islanders? -What are the connections between colorism and anti-Black, anti-Indigenous racism? -Looking ahead: Future conversations about colorism
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In partnership with National ACE, APACC presents "My Story." Three different stories from three diverse Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) business professionals in three different industries share their personal stories. What they have in common is drive, perseverance, and finding their community. APACC’s mission is to facilitate business relationships among Asian and U.S.-based companies and to promote the economic advancement of Asian Pacific Americans. Known as the “gateway” to Asian and U.S. businesses, APACC was established in 2000 and is a not-for-profit membership association governed by a board of directors and headquartered in Southeast Michigan.
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Zacky Salie, new Operations Associate at APACC In October, Zacky Salie joined APACC as an Operations Associate. APACC’s mission is to facilitate business relationships among Asian and U.S.-based companies and to promote the economic advancement of Asian Pacific Americans. Known as the “gateway” to Asian and U.S. businesses, APACC was established in 2000 and is a not-for-profit membership association governed by a board of directors and headquartered in Southeast Michigan.
Marketing Strategy + Tools
Supplier Diversity/Contracting
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Featured Speakers (in order of appearance)
Dr. Karen Eng; President, CSMI; Chair of the Board, National ACE
Chiling Tong, President and CEO, National ACE
Velicia Woods, Public Affairs Supervisor, Minority Business Development Agecy
Terrez Thompson; Vice President, Global Supplier Diversity, the Coca-Cola Company; Board Member and Program Committee Chair, National ACE
Michael Terrell, Director of Procurement Operations, The Coca-Cola Company
Yan Chen, Procurement Director, HFCS and CEPG Ingredients, the Coca-Cola Company
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Learn how your business can become a State contractor in the Michigan Supplier Community Program (MiSC) and register in the SIGMA e-Procurement System for current bid opportunities valued at over $50,000.
Presenters:
Craig Terrill serves as the State of Michigan Procurement's Communications Specialist. In this role, he leads the Procurement’s marketing and outreach efforts to help stakeholders understand and navigate the procurement process. Previous to working in Procurement, he served as the Media Specialist for the City of Takoma Park, Maryland. Takoma Park is a Washington D.C. suburb that is a recognized national leader in government lead sustainability practices.
Chris Mitchell began her career with the State’s Central Purchasing Office began over 28 years ago as an Information Technology Buyer Specialist in Telecommunications and Data Systems purchases and Human Services Professional Services Contracts. Currently, she is the E-Procurement System (SIGMA) trouble-shooter for Central Procurement Services, providing training, one on one support, writing tips and procedures, and problem-solving.
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Minority Women Entrepreneurs
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Save the date: August 24, 2023
Each year, the California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce and National ACE make space for visionary minority women at Minority Women Lead! This event gathers entrepreneurial women of color to celebrate their achievements and advance the next generation of minority women leaders.
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In partnership with Enterprising Women of Color and MBDA, we present a back to back panel for female entrepreneurs on how to pivot and winning branding strategies.
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Wells Fargo invites you to take advantage of a specially created and complimentary educational series entitled Fundamentals of Capital targeted to women entrepreneurs, a three-module series created by Dr. Alisa Jno-Charles of Babson College.
Module I - Understanding Capital Structure and Needs
Module II - Institutional Capital and Ownership
Module III - Accessing Capital
Finances
Networking Successfully
Creating a Healthy Work Culture
Mental Health
Cybersecurity
Know Your Rights
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Home Ownership
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On September 29, 2020, National ACE partnered with Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) to focus on the American Dream of homeownership, specifically around policy challenges and barriers to access to capital for AAPI communities across the nation. Panelists will discuss trends in AAPI homeownership, and specifically discuss unique housing issues that our community faces.
Healthcare for Small Business Owners
For Non-Profits
Getting Minority-Owned Certified
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Since 1972, NMSDC has helped small businesses become certified as minority business enterprises (MBEs) and connected them to a network of other small business owners of color. Their goal is to help bridge the gap between minority groups and access to capital in this country.
Chinatowns
Family-Owned Businesses
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Every business is unique, but no succession planning process is fully immune from legal and financial hurdles. You'll learn about common legal dangers and how to spot them, as well as how certain financial tools can assist with succession planning. APACC’s mission is to facilitate business relationships among Asian and U.S.-based companies and to promote the economic advancement of Asian Pacific Americans. Known as the “gateway” to Asian and U.S. businesses, APACC was established in 2000 and is a not-for-profit membership association governed by a 20-member board of directors and headquartered in Southeast Michigan.
Contracting with the Federal Government
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The government buys everything, from paper clips to tanks. 5% of those purchases must be awarded to “small, disadvantaged business” which includes AAPI-owned small businesses. In partnership with the GSA, Asian Inc., Chinese Chamber of Commerce MN, Philippine American Chamber of Commerce Metro DC, Chinese Mutual Aid, and America’s SBDC IL - the U.S. General Services Administration will explain how to contract with the Federal Government as a small business owner.
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Rural Internet Services
Signature Events Recordings
Exporting
Clean Air for Your Business
Translation Services
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TransPacific Communications, an 8(a) Certified Business has more than 20 years of expertise in Cross‑Cultural Communications, translation and interpretation, DEIA, coaching, consulting and media training. We are an Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) and have worked in many public and private sectors. Learn more here