VIEW AANHPI HERITAGE MONTH EVENTS AROUND HOUSTON THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF MAY

Upcoming Events

Join us in celebrating Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2024 in Houston.


Let us celebrate our AANHPI Community together and mingle at our exclusive May Networking Night on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Land Rover Southwest Houston (10002 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074)


TICKETS ARE LIMITED SO SIGN UP SOON! (Note: 2 complimentary tickets are available per Corporate and Business Gold Members with special code/instructions provided through a special email)

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ASIAN RESTAURANT MONTH

Month of May - Free

In celebration of AAPI Heritage month, join the Asian Chamber of Commerce Houston in supporting Asian restaurants in the Greater Houston area. Sign up for the free Asian Restaurant Month digital pass. The pass is a directory of participating restaurants and allows guests to explore restaurants by categories, cuisines and locations. The more restaurants passholders visit during May, AAPI Heritage Month, the more prizes they can unlock.


Visit the portal at: https://www.asianrestaurantmonth.com/

Download a Poster to Display at your Establishment or Office

FIND AN ASIAN RESTAURANT TO VISIT

Join us for our ERG Leadership Roundtable which is designed to provide a new opportunity to Connect, Network, Share Best Practices, & Learn with other Houston-area ERGs. We will be discussing, “How to Leverage ERGs for Professional Growth and Development.” 


When: Friday, June 7, 2024 (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)

Where: Location will be shared with those leading ERG Groups around Houston


Have Questions? Please email pgor@asianchamber-hou.org


NOTE: This is an Invite-Only Event for our Corporate and Community Partners

ACC Restaurant Series 2024


Attend the Asian Chamber 2024 Restaurant Series! We are providing FREE resources to help restaurant owners/operators survive and thrive in overcoming challenges and remaining open for business. Listen to industry experts and learn best practices in making your business profitable.


FREE SEMINARS FOR RESTAURANT OPERATORS


Session 2 – Growing Your Food Business through Marketing and Branding


June 10, 2024 (Mon) – 2pm – 4pm – Sunday Press

Learn what it takes to build loyal customers and how to engage and communicate with them. Use customer’s feedback to development brand loyalty and how to improve their experience with your food establishment.

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NOTE: YOU MUST BE A RESTAURANT OWNER OR IN THE FOOD SERVICES INDUSTRY TO ATTEND

ACC 2024 Membership Info Session

June 14th - Free

Join our Monthly Meetup to learn about ACC Membership. This is a step-by-step guide to maximize your chamber membership and help use it to grow your business. Learn about the Chamber's mission, values, structure and our programs and events in 2024. This is free and open to members and non-members.

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Partner and Community Events

SBA Disaster Assistance

Current Resources

SBA Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience (ODRR) is currently: Coordinating with FEMA on potential for opening several Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs). Coordinating with State, local, and resource partners on potential of opening Business Recovery Centers (BRCs). DRCs and BRCs are great resources to get help with Federal assistance applications for Businesses of all sizes, Homeowners, Renters, & Private nonprofit organizations.

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Walmart Open Call 2024

May 2024 - Various (Webinars)

We're back! Ever wonder what it takes to get your product in front of a Walmart customer or Sam's Club member? Walmart is looking for small businesses and U.S. manufacturers that have new and innovative shelf-ready items at the great value that meet the needs of our customers and members.

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Fort Bend ISD Small Business Virtual Focus Group

May 29th - Free

Fort Bend ISD's Small Business Enterprise Program hosts trade specific focus groups to enhance general contractors and subcontractor relationships and architect/engineer subconsultant relationships to ensure quality performance on FBISD projects. Contractors, sub-contractors, architect/engineers, sub-consultant and other interested businesses are invited to RSVP via sbep@fortbendisd.com.

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CelebrASIAN Business + Procurement Conference

May 29-31 - Ticketed Event

CelebrASIAN is the country's largest B2B procurement conference convened by pan Asian American businesses to connect with small, medium and large enterprises. Every year, this event gathers together a veritable "who's who" in the business community across the country - representing diverse industries, top-notch speakers, industry leaders and visionaries, and high-performance business owners.

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Alabama Coushatta Powwow

May 31 / Jun 1- Ticketed Event

The Alabama Coushatta Tribe of Texas to invite you and your chamber members to our 54th Annual Alabama-Coushatta PowWow. We ask that you help spread the word of this wonderful event, so please feel free to invite all of your friends and family. The PowWow is an amazing celebration of tradition and custom filled with Native American Arts & Crafts, delicious food, and dancing. You will see the men performing Straight, Fancy, Grass, Prairie Chicken and Traditional dances while the females perform Fancy, Jingle, and Traditional dances. It is an experience like non other and we hope that you will be able to join us this year with your friends and family.

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Navigating the Federal Contracting Process

June 6th - Free

Please join representatives from the Office of Congressman Dan Crenshaw for an informative workshop on Navigating the Federal Contracting Process with the Small Business Administration (SBA). At the event, you will learn how to get started with federal contracting, helpful marketing tips, certification programs and much more.

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Houston Airport System - Industry Day II - Capital Improvement Program

June 18th - Free

Learn about the information about the Capital Improvement Program contracts soon to be released by HAS. Take advantage of this time to network and collaborate with industry professionals, project stakeholders, and key decision-makers within Houston Airports. The presentation will highlight the objectives and timelines of each contract followed by Q&A to address any questions.

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Port Houston - Inclusive Procurement Day

June 20th - Free

Are you a Small, Minority and/or Woman-Owned Business? Port Houston is hosting this event to learn more about your business and provide you with valuable information on how you can apply for procurement opportunities.

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MBDA Inaugural Gala Celebration

Jun 21st - Ticketed Event

Director Turner and the entire Houston MBDA Team thank you for your support of our 2024 Salute Inaugural Gala Celebration. Although this will be our 9th Annual Salute event, it will also be our first-ever Salute Gala Celebration and we couldn't be more honored to have you with us.

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Liberty Fest 2024

June 30th - Free

Liberty Fest is a patriotic celebration of our Nation's founding. The event is hosted by the Southwest Management District in close co-operation with several generous sponsors.

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Governor's Small Business Summit - Galveston/Gulf Coast

July 18th - Free

The Governor's Small Business Summit - Galveston/Gulf Coast aims to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs reach new heights by connecting them with the resources and information needed to start, strengthen and grow a business. This event offers a variety of sessions bringing together local, state and federal resource partners to provide key insights on critical business topics.

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Need funding for your small business? By SBA

Various Dates

Join the SBA Houston District Office an upcoming event to learn more about access to capital, SBA Lending Programs and meet SBA-approved lenders!

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SBA - Interested in Government Contracting

Various Dates

Interested in Government Contracting? There are various resources and events to attend to learn about how to do business with the Government. Register for one of these SBA events.

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Financing Tools

The Office of Business Opportunity is committed to cultivating an inclusive and competitive economic environment in the City of Houston by promoting the success of small businesses and developing Houston's workforce, with a special emphasis on historically underutilized businesses and disenfranchised individuals.

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Harris Hub – Small Business Technical Assistance Program

BakerRipley has partnered with Harris County to provide ARPA-funded technical assistance to Harris County small businesses impacted by COVID19! Our coaches can help you with:


• Marketing for your small business

• Accounting for your small business

• Payroll management for your small business

• Hiring for your small business

• Business Plan Creation

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Grants/Funding Resources and Notices

Amazon Business Small Business Grants - awarding over $250,000 in grants and prizes

Amazon Business will be awarding over $250,000 in grants and prizes, including $25,000 in grants to the grand prize winner, $20,000 to four finalists and $15,000 to 10 semifinalists. Applications close May 24.

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The 2024 AAPISTRONG Restaurant Fund - $5,000 to $25,000

The AAPISTRONG Restaurant Fund, made possible by the Grubhub Community Fund, is designed to benefit Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander-owned restaurants across the country. With the industry facing ongoing economic challenges, the AAPISTRONG Restaurant Fund is available to help under-resourced restaurants respond to supply chain disruptions, increased inventory costs, workforce development, and safety for their employees.

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Comcast RISE Grant for Houston

Comcast RISE is returning to Houston! 100 small businesses in the Greater Houston area will be awarded business support grants. The program will provide a total of $500,000 in grants plus technology make-overs, marketing support, coaching and education resources. May 1-31

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Bid Opportunities and Resources

The Following Links are Bid Opportunities from our Partners



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