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.

National ACE, in collaboration with Grubhub, convened over 60 small business owners, policymakers, and community leaders for a Small Business Roundtable in Chicago on April 10, 2025.

As digital transformation continues to shape today’s economy, reliable and high-speed internet access has become a fundamental requirement for small businesses. From managing operations to reaching customers online, small businesses of all kinds need dependable connectivity to stay competitive and resilient in the face of change.

To honor restaurateurs who defied the odds during the COVID-19 pandemic our partner, Grubhub, launched a new award program for small-business Chicago restaurants celebrating five years of success in 2025 – Established 2020. 

Small business restaurant owners in Chicago who opened their first brick-and-mortar location in 2020 and are still open today are eligible to receive a monetary award to invest back into their small business.

National ACE convened a Small Business Roundtable in Palo Alto to discuss pressing challenges faced by small business owners in Silicon Valley. 

The roundtable provided a platform for entrepreneurs to share their experiences and challenges. Conversations centered around the lasting impact of COVID-19, the rise of remote work as a new norm, and the hurdles startups continue to face—including securing funding, navigating complex tariff regulations, and integrating artificial intelligence into small business operations.

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.

ACE NextGen is teaming up with National ACE, Macy’s, NextShark, and Wells Fargo to present Lucky Lunar Fest, a vibrant celebration of the Year of the Snake.