The National ACE small business roundtable series gives local Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander (AANHPI) business owners an opportunity to discuss and network with key elected and government officials, and corporate leaders on current business issues that affect them directly. Roundtables encourage open discussions on the current state of business policy to foster economic growth for the AANHPI small business community in Seattle.

This event is invite-only

California Small Business Loan Match is a new website and resource connecting small business owners to pre-vetted lenders and loans they can trust, at no cost. Join us as we unveil the website and hear from the key partners involved in the program. The event will be held at the California Endowment The Center for Healthy Communities Sacramento (1414 K St #500, Sacramento, CA 95814) on Wednesday, April 24.

10:30 a.m. | Check-in and Refreshments

11:00 a.m. | Live Program

RSVP by Friday, April 19th

Hosted in partnership with: Initiative for Inclusive Entrepreneurship and Next Street

Are you an innovator with a new product or service? Do you need help filing your patent or trademark application? The USPTO has a wealth of resources for individuals interested in learning more about protecting their intellectual property and who need assistance doing so. Learn about these various resources, many of which are free, and put them to work for you as you begin or continue down your path of innovation.

The National ACE small business roundtable series gives local Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander (AANHPI) business owners an opportunity to discuss and network with key elected and government officials, and corporate leaders on current business issues that affect them directly. Roundtables encourage open discussions on the current state of business policy to foster economic growth for the AANHPI small business community in Sacramento.

This event is invite-only

Small and mid-sized employers are the backbone of the American economy. More than half of the nation’s 134 million employees work for firms with fewer than 100 employees. While small employers want to compete in the war for talent with larger firms and offer robust compensation and benefits packages, they naturally experience resource and financial constraints. Additionally, research shows that 58% of employees experience financial stress at work, negatively impacting productivity, driving high attrition and impeding the quality of work. Relief exists for both small employers and employees to build long-term financial security and supplement benefits without straining their offers.

The National ACE small business roundtable series gives local Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander (AANHPI) business owners an opportunity to discuss and network with key elected and government officials, and corporate leaders on current business issues that affect them directly. Roundtables encourage open discussions on the current state of business policy to foster economic growth for the AANHPI small business community in New Jersey.

This event is invite-only

This event is invite-only

The National ACE small business roundtable series gives local Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander (AANHPI) business owners an opportunity to discuss and network with key elected and government officials, and corporate leaders on current business issues that affect them directly. Roundtables encourage open discussions on the current state of business policy to foster economic growth for the AANHPI small business community in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area.

This event is invite-only

National ACE has partnered with ACE NextGen to launch their inaugural Accelerator Program to help AANHPI entrepreneurs grow their business!

If you are interested in scaling your business by:

• Gaining the expertise to navigate funding options effortlessly, ensuring you have the financial support your business deserves at every level.

• Developing a crystal-clear business plan that not only articulates your value proposition, market potential, and growth strategy but also resonates powerfully with investors, banks, and other funding sources.

• Building a supportive network and connecting with potential funders, mentors, and like-minded entrepreneurs, opening doors to collaborative opportunities and shared success.

Join The ACE NextGen Accelerator Program today! This is a completely free, 8-week program and is supportive for anyone who wants to level up their business skills. Program starts on March 5th. Applications are open now and are reviewed on a first-come first-serve basis. Learn more here: https://www.acenextgen.org/ace-nextgen-accelerator

This event is invite-only

The National ACE small business roundtable series gives local Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander (AANHPI) business owners an opportunity to discuss and network with key elected and government officials, and corporate leaders on current business issues that

affect them directly.

Roundtables encourage open discussions on the current state of business policy to foster economic growth for the AANHPI small business community in San Francisco.

This event is invite-only

This event will share the most recent Reimagine Main Street survey results on contracting, procurement, and supplier diversity, helping the audience understand the need for integrating diverse-owned businesses into supply chains, and contracting with the federal government and large corporations presents a significant opportunity for small businesses. Hear from business support and advocacy organizations about the experiences of businesses within your network about the successes and challenges of engaging in contracting, procurement, and supplier diversity programs.

Are you a new AAPI small business owner wondering how your business can grow? Have you owned your business for years but are thinking of taking it to the next level? National A CE  and are excited to offer you a path to the next step on your journey through the Capital Readiness Program. This 8 week accelerator will put you in conversation with experts and other small business owners eager to share ideas. Hear from industry leaders on how to build a business model, expand your network and connect to sources of funding. Give yourself a boost into 2024 with this new opportunity.

Please join the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, federal agencies, and local leaders for the sixth in a series of summits to connect AA and NHPI community members directly with federal leaders and resources.

This in-person event in the metro Atlanta area will connect AA and NHPI community leaders with federal and local resources. In-person check-in for the event will open at 8:30 AM, and event kicks off at 9:30 AM. There will be the opportunity to network and light refreshments for all. Don’t miss out – and check back often for more information about the event agenda. RSVP via Eventbrite to let us know you will be joining us (individual registration is required)!

Please join us on Thursday, December 14th at 2:00 PM ET via Zoom for our next Invest in America webinar. We'll be sharing helpful resources for business owners as they wrap up 2023 and prepare for 2024. We'll also be hearing from U.S. Department of Treasury representatives on new opportunities available to the business community in 2024 such as newly created clean energy tax credits, the Clean Vehicle Portal, and other tax credit opportunities created through the Inflation Reduction Act that will be available to small businesses.

From new roads, bridges, and pipelines that help grow a region, to investments in job creation, education, and technologies that transform a nation, the U.S. Economic Development Administration is at the forefront of American progress. Hear how their transformational grants, expert training and assistance, and national network can help your community invest in a stronger tomorrow on Wednesday, December 13th, 2023 at 3:30 PM ET via Zoom.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) & Public Private Strategies Institute (PPSI) have created a webinar series, titled ‘Invest in America: Small Business Tools and Resources’, which focuses on educational resources business owners and leaders can utilize regarding laws that were created to help their businesses thrive in today’s economy. Business owners are able to learn more about the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the CHIPS Bill, and other Biden-Harris Administration Priorities that are investments across America.

This collaboration is a virtual webinar series aimed at connecting small businesses to SBA resources, as well as other government agencies, philanthropies, and other small business community resources and networks.

Join National ACE board member Pat Fong Kushida for the Sacramento-Yolo Business Growth Convening Series on November 29th. This is a dynamic gathering of local businesses, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. While the convening goal is to identify business projects that 1) are eligible for California Job First (previously known as CERF) funding or 2) need minimal technical assistance to ready them, it is also a platform designed to facilitate knowledge sharing, foster collaboration, and network opportunities that can propel your business forward.

Join The Outpost’s upcoming webinar where we'll venture into the wild world of SBIR Phase III funding agreements. Often referred to as the "keys to the kingdom," these agreements offer startups and small businesses unparalleled advantages while benefiting federal government organizations that fund them.

Hosted by Gary White, Strategic Acquisition Advisor and retired Innovation Division Director at GSA Innovate, this webinar is sure to clarify SBIR Phase IIIs and reveal their true simplicity.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a clear understanding of the potential these agreements hold for your innovation journey.

As part of our work to advance Good Jobs, Reimagine Main Street, a project of the Public Private Strategies Institute, has partnered with the US Department of Commerce to produce a series of educational webinars. These sessions are designed for small employers to hear from their peers and to learn about relevant research, tools, and resources available from government agencies, non-profit organizations, foundations, and others.

How SBA Programs and Services can Help Your Business Start, Grow and Succeed

Presented by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Chinese Mutual Aid

In this webinar, the SBA help you Start, Grow, and Succeed with Capital, Counseling, and Government Contracting assistance.

This webinar will be presented in Mandarin.

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十一月八日（星期三）下午三點到四點半

歡迎參加中文商業講座 “聯邦政府小企業部幫助您創業，發展，成功

講員：郭曼麗，經濟發展專員，聯邦政府小企業部 (SBA) 大紐約區辦事處

您將學習有關聯邦政府小企業部提供各種融資方案，諮商輔導，及爭取政府合約等協助。

Join us for our next webinar on Thursday, October 26th at 2:00pm ET with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Public Private Strategies Institute (PPSI) to honor National Veterans Small Business Week and prepare for Small Business Saturday.

Additionally, we will share resources about the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the CHIPS Bill, as well as other resources for your business made available through the Biden-Harris Administration Priorities that are investments across America.

On behalf of the U.S. Department of Commerce and Public Private Strategies Institute's (PPSI) we would like to invite you to attend an important webinar titled “Made in America: Semiconductor Production and the CHIPS Act”. This webinar will take place on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 2:00 PM EST via Zoom.

The Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act included more than $52 billion to position the United States as the global leader in chip and semiconductor manufacturing. Join us this Tuesday, October 24th at 2:00 PM ET to discuss how these investments have strengthened American supply chains and competitiveness, and opportunities for small business owners. Register here for this important discussion!

Disclaimer: The Department of Commerce’s participation in this cosponsored activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products, or services of any cosponsor or other person or entity.

This virtual event will provide tools and resources for small employers and will address key questions including:

• What is a “Good Job” and why does it matter for a small and mid-sized employer like you?

• What decisions and actions can you as a business owner take to increase job quality and ensure that employees want to work for your company?

• How can your company get started on a “Good Jobs” journey and what resources are available to help guide and support your company?

As a part of this event, you’ll have the opportunity to hear directly from Department of Commerce leadership about our “Job Quality Toolkit.”  We’ll also share resources available to small employers, and hear from other small employers who will share their most promising practices, experiences, and aspirations in order to help other small employers like you begin a “Good Jobs” journey.

We hope you can join us for this important event! Please reach out to RSlatko@doc.gov with any questions about this event.

You’re Invited!

Please join us for an EY POWER Up session on Friday, August 18, from 2:00-3:30pm EST.

It’s well established that women* are underrepresented in senior ranks and leadership across industries. EY’s POWER Up™ acknowledges the systemic barriers faced by these professionals. The facilitated program focuses on illuminating key behaviors that support projecting authentic confidence, mindfully owning your career, and elevating communication.

*While the materials reference “women” in some cases, we are using the term to include all women, non-binary and gender non-conforming people. 

Agenda:

• Welcome

• Facilitation of the POWER Up leadership program

• Interactive, facilitated, break-out discussion groups

Please RSVP by Friday, August 11

What is POWER Up?

The EY POWER leadership development methodology is a means to springboard female professionals into deep conversations with one another in order to determine ways to enhance performance.

► Why we developed it: The goal is to simplify and condense the overwhelming wealth of information available to current and future female leaders with respect to professional development. Through discussion and reflection, we hope to get to the heart of the behaviors that can help build power and drive success.

► How we developed it: The methodology is based on EY's Americas Leadership & Team Coaching team's experience coaching women leaders and observing the key behaviors that can either diminish power or build power.

► Who it applies to: Women striving to reach the next level of performance.

Throughout the session, we will focus on the following 5 key areas:

• Project confidence authentically – exhibit a firm belief in your abilities

• Own your career – mindfully take control of your career

• Widen your network – identify and engage mentors, coaches and sponsors

• Elevate your communication – communicate with clarity, self-assurance and intent

• Realize your purpose – know who you are and what you stand for

Addressing gender parity and accelerating the advancement of women is an important issue, proven to contribute to the overall success of an organization. EY intends to lead the effort with Women. Fast forward, our unifying platform around women’s initiatives.