The National Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (National ACE) convened one of its most impactful Capitol Hill Days to date, engaging with 40 congressional offices on May 14, 2026, to advocate for policies and programs that support small business growth, innovation, and economic opportunity.

The National ACE (Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship) held a high-level briefing with White House officials on May 13, 2026, at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. The event underscored the administration's commitment to the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) business community, focusing on economic development, policy engagement, and America 250 initiatives.

The National Asian Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (National ACE), in collaboration with the Asian Chamber of Commerce Houston (ACC), convened small business owners, policymakers, and community leaders for a Small Business Roundtable at Port Houston. The event brought together key stakeholders to discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping Houston’s dynamic small business landscape, with a particular focus on international trade and economic growth.

The National Asian Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (National ACE), in collaboration with the the Center for Asian Pacific American Women (CAPAW) and the Women’s Entrepreneurial Opportunity Project (WEOP), convened small business owners, policymakers, and business leaders for a Small Business Leadership Roundtable at Georgia State University. 

The National Asian Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (National ACE), in collaboration with the  Carolinas AAPI Business Alliance (CABA) and Carolinas Asian-American Chamber of Commerce (CAACC) convened small business owners, policymakers, and community leaders for a Small Business Roundtable at Wells Fargo’s Corporate Offices in Charlotte. The gathering created opportunities for proactive dialogue on advancing growth, addressing key challenges and creating new opportunities for local entrepreneurs.

The National Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (National ACE) today released survey results providing one of the most comprehensive looks to date at Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) owned small businesses in the United States, revealing the strategies, investments, and cultural factors associated with long-term success. 

The National Asian Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (National ACE), in collaboration with the New Jersey Chinese American Chamber of Commerce (NJCACC), convened small business owners, policymakers, and community leaders for a Small Business Roundtable at the Galloping Hill Golf Course. The gathering created opportunities for engaging dialogue about the obstacles local entrepreneurs face and the opportunities ahead.

The National Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (National ACE) and the National ACE Foundation, in partnership with the California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce (CalAsian Chamber) and CalAsian Foundation, convened small business owners, policymakers, and community leaders for a Small Business Roundtable in Sacramento, California. The gathering created space for meaningful dialogue around the challenges facing entrepreneurs and the opportunities to strengthen California’s small business ecosystem.

National ACE, in collaboration with McDonald’s, convened small business owners, policymakers, and community leaders for a Small Business Roundtable at McDonald’s Headquarters in Chicago. The gathering created space for open dialogue about the challenges facing entrepreneurs and the opportunities ahead.

The National Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (National ACE) congratulates Verizon Communications Inc. and Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. on receiving all required regulatory approvals for their proposed transaction. 

The National Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (National ACE) and Grubhub have announced the 2025 Restaurant Accelerator & Community Fund Grant recipients.

At the 2025 National ACE Conference in New York City, business leaders, policymakers, and innovators gathered for an insightful discussion on how energy awareness can drive small business growth. The session, “Powering Prosperity: Why Energy Literacy Matters for Small Business,”—presented in partnership with Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future—explored how understanding the nation’s evolving energy mix can help entrepreneurs navigate rising costs, strengthen resilience, and seize new opportunities in the clean energy transition.

National ACE, in partnership with Grubhub, is proud to announce the opening of applications for the 2025 Restaurant Accelerator and Community Fund Grant, a program made possible by grant support from the Grubhub Community Fund.    

From October 1 to October 24, small, independent restaurants across the United States can apply for the chance to join a program designed to spark growth, innovation, and long-term success. Applicants who attend at least three of National ACE’s expert-led virtual Restaurant Accelerator sessions in November will be eligible to receive a $5,000 Community Fund Grant to invest directly in their business.

The National Asian Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce (National ACE) hosted its 2025 Annual Conference at the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square, bringing together over 700 entrepreneurs, small business owners, corporate leaders, and policymakers from across the nation. 

National ACE will host a special press event on Thursday, August 14, 2025, to spotlight its upcoming 2025 Annual Conference—one of the nation’s premier gatherings of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) entrepreneurs, small business owners, and business leaders from across the country.

Today, the National Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (National ACE) applauds Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Angus King (I-ME) for their bipartisan efforts to introduce the Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit Extension and Enhancement Act.