Asian American Entrepreneurship Celebration

1270 Diamond Springs Road,Virginia Beach VA 23455

19 May, 2022

Description

May is Asian Heritage Month. Join us as we celebrate one distinct aspect of the AAPI characteristics: Entrepreneurship in Region 757 May is national Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month when the nation recognizes the vast contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. On May 19, we will celebrate one distinct aspect of the AAPI characteristics: Entrepreneurship! VIRGINIA ASIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is proud to recognize AAPI heritage month with entrepreneurship stories, music, and resources surrounding the AAPI community in the 757 Region at this event. Asian American Entrepreneurship Celebration: The AAPI Experience in Region 757Date/Time: May 19, 2022 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Location: Suzan Kitchenette, a Filipino Restaurant 1270 Diamond Springs Rd, Virginia Beach, VA Registration site: https://asianheritagemonthregion757.eventbrite.com Purpose : VACC Hampton Roads Region Office is partnering with entrepreneurs and researchers for a rich educational and networking experience blending commerce and culture. JOIN US and engage in a dialogue that will generate mutual community and business support for growth and connection. My Lan Tran, Executive Director-VA Asian Chamber of Commerce will serve as our AAPI Business Panel Moderator. Our Panelists include perspectives from local 757 Region entrepreneurship engaging in a lively discussion on the Asian American entrepreneurship experience with a Q&A period. Speakers: HAWAII LIN, PRESIDENT, AQUA S, VIRGINIA BEACH DR. TIAN FEI, DDS, EASTERN SHORE FAMILY DENTISTRY OTHER PANELISTS: COMING SOON Honorary Guests: To be announced The AAPI Business Panel will focus on the contributions of AAPI entrepreneurs in a region in full economic transition. Agenda: 4:30 pm to 5:15 pm: Exhibit Table set up (45MN) 5:15 pm to 5:45 pm: Registration & Networking & Cultural Program 5:45 pm to 5:55 pm: Greetings, Remarks, Introduction (10 MN) 5:55pm pm to 6:15 pm: AAPI Networking Dinner - Meals are served 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm: AAPI Business Panel led by Panel Moderator- Dinner continues (60 MN) 7:15 pm to 8:00pm: Networking- Cultural Program 8:00 pm: Program adjourns Program Highlights: AAPI Business Panel * Discussion * Networking Dinner * AAPI and Business Resources Exhibition * Asian Cuisine * Asian Inspired Music/Karaoke * Free Parking Resources Tables: LIMITED Exhibit tables - We seek service providers (from all sectors ) interested in outreaching to the Asian small businesses and AAPI community. Table sponsorship: Exhibition inquiry deadline is: FRIDAY MAY 13. Event Sponsorship: Contact us at: [email protected] - Inquire about our several sponsorship categories. Registration site: https://asianheritagemonthregion757.eventbrite.com Sponsors PROGRAM SPEAKERS PROGRAM PARTNERS