Resources for Businesses Amid COVID-19
Information for Businesses:Assistance for Small BusinessesThe Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $349 billion toward job retention and certain other expenses.Small businesses and eligible nonprofit organizations, Veterans organizations, and Tribal businesses described in the Small Business Act, as well as individuals who are self-employed or are independent contractors, are eligible if they also meet program size standards.For a
Announcing New Officers and New Board Members
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) is pleased to announce the new officers for 2020. Chair: Stephanie Shei, M&T BankVice-Chair: Laura Beldin, Bank of America Private BankVice-Chair: John Lin, Capstar Commercial RealtyTreasurer: Zongwei Tao, Weris, IncSecretary: Stanley Fujii, Fujii GroupImmediate Past Chair: Wonhee Kang, Youth for Tomorrow We are also pleased to announce the addition of three new members to the Board of Directors to our team:Reena Bhatia, Founder & CEO, ProposalHelperHao
Announcing the finalists for the AACC 10th Anniversary Chamber Awards Gala
We are excited to announce the finalists for the AACC 10th Anniversary Chamber Awards Gala.Member of the YearKen Fang, President, Mobomo, LLCGrover Tai, Grover Insurance LLC – AllstateBusiness of the Year (50 or less employees)Weris, incBusiness of the Year (51 or more employees) Lerch, Early & Brewer, ChtdNew Business of the YearSyLearnEssa GroupCFO Restart, LLCYoung Entrepreneur of the Year Lydia ZhangChamber Partner of the YearM&T BankNon-for-Profit of the Year Korean Community Service
2941 Restaurant Hosts Asian Restaurant Week
2941 Restaurant, in partnership with the Asian Chamber of Commerce is proud to offer a special Asian Heritage tasting menu during the week of March 11th featuring the award winning cuisine of Executive Chef, Bertrand Chemel. Each dish infuses classic Asian cuisine with classic French technique and Chef Chemel's creative flair. Bring your friends and enjoy! Please view the menu on the links below.https://www.2941.com/menu.html#asianlunchhttps://www.2941.com/menu.html#asiandinner
AACC kicked off the new year with a successful GovCon / Supplier Diversity networking happy hour!
Thanks everyone for joining AACC to kick off the new year at the Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) GovCon / Supplier Diversity networking happy hour! We had over 50 people in attendance and learned about minority business opportunities at Washington Gas Light (WGL) and the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC). Thank you Tracye Funn, Courtney Edmonds, and Priya Kumar for partnering with us and presenting to our members at this event. Special thanks also go out to Mobomo for sponsoring the
Announcing 2018 'Jewels of Asia' Chamber Awards Gala Awardees and Nominees
We are excited to announce our 2018 Jewels of Asia Gala award recipients. The following awardees were chosen based on the significant impact and contribution that they have made to the greater Northern Virginia, Maryland, or District of Columbia communities and global communities. After a thoughtful selection process and much anticipation, here are the awardees: Community Leader of the Year- Marianne Brackney, Korean American Women's Society Mentor of the year- Steven Chen , PFP Cyber Dr. Jamie
Multicultural Chamber Alliance- Candidate Forum Recap
The Multicultural Chamber Alliance held the Decision 2017 Candidate Forum at the Tysons Tower Club on October 2nd, 2017. The Asian American Chamber of Commerce, Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce, and the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce all lent their time and resources to create a platform for the candidates to speak about their political positions. There were six candidates lined up to speak. Ralph Northam and Ed Gillespie running for the position of Governor, Justin Fairfax and Jill
Culturally Connected- Mosaic International Showcase
The 3rd annual Mosaic International Showcase was held at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City on November 4th in conjunction with the Asian American Chamber of Commerce. This event promoted cultural diversity and portrayed an array of cultures ranging from South America all the way to Asia. A total of nine cultures were showcased: Vietnam, China, India, Korea, Indonesia, Bolivia, Ethiopia, Mexico, and Brazil. While some performers opted to present their cultures dance, others chose to sing
AACC Congratulates All 2017 Mid-Atlantic Top 100 MBEs
AACC is proud to support Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council (CRMSDC) 36th Annual Leaders & Legends Awards Ceremony which was held on November 2, 2017 at MGM national harbor. We would like to congratulate all the 2017 Top 100 MBEs including the following Asian-American MBEs: Mobomo Hook Mobile, Inc University of North America DSFederal Capstar Commercial Realty Language On Demand
Announcing AACC-Cox Business Partnership
We are pleased to announce that Cox business is offering AACC members special pricing and service, please contact chamber office at 571-633-9754 for details.
AACC Representatives Participated in the Asian Heritage Month Celebration at Department of Transportation
On May 25th, 2017, AACC Representatives participated in the Asian Heritage Month Celebration at Department of Transportation hosted by Secretary of Transportation - the honorable Elaine Chao, and were honored to pay her a personal visit.
Asian American Chamber of Restaurant Week
2941 restaurant and the Asian American Chamber of commerce have collaborated together to present you all with Asian Restaurant Week. The AACC is always looking for exciting new ways to connect and collaborate with our community. In celebration of joining the Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC), Executive Chef Bertrand Chemel and team are offering a one-of-a-kind exotic Asian Restaurant Week Prix Fixe Menu showcasing dishes inspired by the East.
Lunar New Year Celebrations 2017 Thank You!
The AACC would like to take a moment to thank everyone who came out to show support during our Lunar New Year Celebrations the past three weekends at Potomac Mills Premium Outlet, Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets, Clarksburg Premium Outlets and Fashion Centre at Pentagon City. We had such a great time working with the representatives from all of the malls and building such a great relationship with them. We hope to be able to work with them all again in the near future! Again thank you everyone for your
