NATIONAL ACE CO-HOSTS LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION AT THE VICE PRESIDENT’S RESIDENCE
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[February 2, 2024]
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NATIONAL ACE CO-HOSTS LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION AT THE VICE PRESIDENT’S RESIDENCE
[February 2, Washington, DC] – The National Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneurship (National ACE) and AAPI Victory Power Fund co-hosted the Lunar New Year celebration with Vice President Harris and Mr. Emhoff at their residence in Washington, DC.
[National ACE President and CEO Chiling Tong provides remarks.]
[Vice President Kamala Harris addressing the audience.]
[National ACE Board Members at the celebration.]
Lunar New Year is a special time for the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community to connect, reflect, and celebrate. The reception drew AANHPI leaders, community stakeholders, and allies from across the country. Notable attendees included Deputy Administrator Dilawar Syed, U.S. Small Business Administration; Erika Moritsugu, Deputy Assistant to the President & AA and NHPI Senior Liaison; Krystal Kaߵai, Executive Director of the White House Initiative on AANHPI; Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), several other Administration officials, and members of the National ACE Board of Directors. The evening included entertainment featuring Hung Ci Lion Dance Troupe and musician Travis Atreo.
“On behalf of the National ACE membership and Board of Directors, we are thrilled to welcome the Year of the Dragon and reaffirm our commitment to bringing prosperity and opportunities for growth. To that end, we are working to elevate and ensure that the AANHPI community’s economic contributions—which is projected to reach $1.6 trillion this year—are recognized. As the fastest growing ethnic group in the country, we are thrilled to celebrate the AANHPI community during this special time,” said National ACE President and CEO, Chiling Tong.
Specifically, this year, National ACE looks forward to supporting over 2.9 million AANHPI small businesses through our Capital Readiness Program. Through public-private partnerships, we can ensure that our entrepreneurs have access to capital and resources for capacity building to reach their full potential.
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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.
