July Events Overview with National ACE
National ACE, in collaboration with the Nevada Small Business Council, Host Webinar: “We’ve Got Your Back!”
At the end of June, National ACE, in collaboration with the Nevada Small Business Council, hosted a webinar focusing on the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan. The webinar, moderated by Derek Uehara, President, Nevada Small Business Council, featured National ACE President and CEO, Chiling Tong, as a guest speaker. Chiling shared National ACE efforts with federal agencies in regards to COVID-19 and small businesses as well as the development of our small business resource website, www.ACESmallBusiness.org. Other guest speakers included Annie Black, Assemblywoman, City of Mesquite; Joe Amato, District Director, Small Business Administration; and Maria Moore, State Director, AARP.
National ACE Hosts Webinar on CARES Act Updates and PPP Loan Forgiveness Recommendations
In July, National ACE, in collaboration with the Asian American Chamber of Commerce, hosted a webinar on CARES Act updates and PPP loan forgiveness recommendations. The webinar, moderated by Stephanie Shei, AACC Board, featured Cherlyn Harley LeBon, Partner, Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig; Rod Johnson, Lender Relation Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration; and Harold Mohan, Chief Executive Officer, UHY Advisors Mid-Atlantic MD, Inc.
National ACE Hosts Webinar, “Navigating Key Issues Arising from COVID-19”
In July, National ACE, in collaboration with the Asian American Chamber of Commerce, hosted “Navigating Key Legal Issues Arising from COVID-19”. The webinar, moderated by Isabel Nguyen, Agency Owner, State Farm Insurance, addressed the hot topics including employment law, debt collection, merger and acquisition, business divorces, and trade and immigration law. The speakers included Irene Chen, Attorney, Chen Law Group; Mengxin Esther Cui, Attorney, CHUGH; Theodore R. Goldstock, Attorney/Partner, Lerch, Early & Brewer; and Gerald LeMelle, Attorney/Partner, Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig.
National ACE Hosts APA Virtual Leadership & Business Conference
On July 25, 2020 National ACE joined leading APA organizations to host the Asian Pacific Virtual Leadership and Business Conference. Titled "A Tribute to the Unsung Heroes of the Front Line: Our Community Unites to Rebuild America," the event featured presentations from government, corporate, and community leaders around our country.
National ACE Speaks at COVID-19 Business Advocacy Webinar
In July, National ACE’s Daniel Oliver spoke at Asian American Executive Network’s webinar regarding COVID-19 business resources. Daniel was able to provide updates on National ACE’s programs amidst the COVID-19 pandemic including efforts with the Administration and activities with our state and local chambers. Also participating in the webinar was Robert Steiner, Illinois District Director, Small Business Administration, who shared the current status of the CARES Act programs including the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loans. Mark Petrilli, Illinois State Director, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunities, also shared the efforts and activities of America’s Small Business Development Center.
National ACE Participates in AARP Webinar with Daymond John
In July, National ACE participated in AARP’s webinar, featuring Daymond John, Star of Shark Tank, Founder & CEO of FUBU, and AARP Brand Ambassador. With nearly half of the nation’s 30 million small businesses impacted by COVID-19, Daymond Green was able to share the importance of redefining, reexamining, and reimagining businesses, and the benefits of launching a business during a downturn.