California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce and National ACE Celebrate Success of 7th Annual Minority Women Lead Event
[August 8, 2024, Irvine, California] The National Asian Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce (National ACE) and the California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce (CalAsian) extend their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported the 7th Annual Minority Women Lead event held on August 8, 2024. This year's event was a tremendous success, showcasing the incredible achievements of women entrepreneurs and leaders across diverse industries.
The event recognized outstanding contributions from this year’s finalists:
Rebecca Cesar of Tinted Health
Mayumi Kimura of Insight Therapy and Consulting
Ashley Xie of Rooted Fare
Pallavi Pande of Dtocs LLC
Kelly Pan of Impact Food
We would like to especially thank the finalists’ speaking coach, Courtney Pong, for her invaluable guidance, and our esteemed panel of judges: Abby Malchow, Debra Nakatomi, and Mylen Yamamoto Tansingco.
We were honored to have Sylvia Kim deliver an inspiring keynote address. The evening was further enriched by impactful remarks from Assembly Member Cottie Petrie-Norris and Mayor Farrah N. Khan, whose insights underscored the importance of supporting minority women in leadership roles.
A huge thank you to Prepped with Love for their exceptional catering, and Mas Moriya for capturing the memorable moments of the evening.
We also extend our appreciation to our 2022 and 2023 participants who hosted exhibitor tables and engaged with the Minority Women Lead network. A special thanks to: Hydro Gummy, Mixed Asian Media, Clean Circle, Mila's Keeper, and Yellow Chair Collective.
This event would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors:
Platinum Sponsor: Amazon
Gold Sponsors: Toyota Motor Corporation, Wells Fargo
Silver Sponsors: Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools, Southwest Airlines, Walmart
Bronze Sponsors: DoorDash, Lyft, Molina Healthcare, Siemens Mobility, United Airlines
The success of the 7th Annual Minority Women Lead event is a testament to the power of community support and the remarkable contributions of minority women leaders. We look forward to continuing this important work and celebrating future achievements.
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About National ACE:
National ACE’s mission is to serve as a strong advocate of AAPI business interests and positive change on all issues that enhance and advance the goals and aspirations of AAPI business owners, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders. National ACE strives to do this through supporting and promoting issues that impact the AAPI business community, improving the economic development and economic impact of the AAPI community, advancing coalitions, and enhancing community building, and fostering the next generation of AAPI entrepreneurs and executives. National ACE provides a unified voice for the business interests of AAPIs nationally. Learn more at www.nationalace.org or www.aapistrong.com.
About The California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce:
The California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce (CalAsian Chamber) identifies and addresses the most pressing challenges faced by Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI)-owned businesses across the state by mobilizing resources to their owners. Founded in 2010, the California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce is the largest statewide ethnic chamber of commerce with a mission to grow and strengthen AAPI-owned businesses through leadership, training, and advocacy. Our programs and workshops open inclusive new pathways for AAPI businesses to reach new markets and expand operations.