Asian American Business Summit & Expo
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce cordially invites all local area businesses, business owners, government agencies, and interested individuals to participate in the 13th Annual Asian American Business Summit on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 from 10:00 A.M. until 3:30 P.M. The event will provide a unique opportunity for businesses to connect with the Asian Business Community, meet industry specific buyers and decision makers, and learn about opportunities in government procurement, diversified supplier programs, business enterprise certifications, commercial real estate and more. Engaging Panel Discussions that address current business trends and topics that impact the marketplace, Keynote Speakers from different industries and top Legislative officials offering their insights, and professional networking to increase connections and foster new partnerships within the AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islanders) business community and beyond in our Greater Washington, D.C. region will be offered. The Business Summit promises to include both past traditions and new additions in our program schedule that live up to the expectations affiliated with this being another signature event hosted by AACC. As always, our goal is to provide a dynamic networking venue that promotes opportunity, education, strategic alliances, and small business growth.
Program Schedule
8:30 AM Exhibitor Set Up
10:00 AM Registration
10:30 AM Welcoming Remarks
Laura Beldin, Chair, AACC Board; Senior VP, Bank of America Private Bank
Mark Warner, U.S. Senator, Virginia
Gerry Connolly, U.S. Congressman, Virginia's 11th District
Larry Webb, District Director, SBA
Jeffery C McKay, Chairman of Board of Supervisors, Fairfax County
11:00 AM Panel I: Economic Outlook
Moderator: Celandra Deane-Bess, GWA Market Executive, PNC Private Bank
Panelists:
Bill Keller, Senior Investment Strategist, Bank of America Private Bank
Ting Zhang, Associate Professor, Dept. of Accounting, Finance, and Economics
University of Baltimore
11:45 AM Panel II: Access to Capital
Moderator: Laura Beldin, Senior Vice President/Private Client Advisor
Bank of America Private Bank
Panelists:
Tien Wong, Chairman & CEO, Opus8
Henri Yuan, Venture Partner, FilKor Capital
Andrew Stewart, Legal Advisor, Aipi Solutions
12:45 PM Lunch / Networking
1:30 PM Panel III: GovCon
Moderator: Kyu Jung, President, Procon Consulting
Panelists:
Alice W. Treviño, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Contracting, Office of the
Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics
Jason Gray, CIO, USAID
DeeAndra Heath, Small Business Professional, MICC Fort Belvoir
2:30 PM Business Networking
3:30 PM Event Adjourns
Date and Time
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM EDT
Location
Dominion Energy
3072 Centreville Rd
Herndon, VA 20171
Fees/Admission
Admission Fee
Advance Registration: By August 31, $75 for Member, $100 for Non-Member
Regular: $95 for Member, $125 for Non-Member
Vendor Table
Advance Registration: By August 31, $395 for Member, $495 for Non-Member
Regular: $495 for Member, $595 for Non-Member
Sponsorship
Silver Sponsorship - $1,500
Gold Sponsorship - $2,500
Expo Sponsorship - $5,000
Title Sponsorship - $10,000