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E-Newsletter | March 28, 2022
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Chamber Events and Announcements |
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ACC Members Bronze ($200) and Higher Can Attend FREE! |
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The Asian Chamber of Commerce wants to help your business WIN BIDS by enrolling in our upcoming Supplier Diversity Academy. Join the program and learn how buyers look for diverse suppliers who represent women-owned and/or minority-owned businesses. Be coached by decision makers from mayor corporations and the public sector in researching bids, learning the application process, and how to knock out a winning presentation. Use this opportunity to network and be seen by potential buyers through the Academy!
Past Speakers from:
- Shell, H-E-B, Chase, Port Houston, Metro and Lone Star College and more
Topics Covered:
- Certification
- Where to Find bids/opportunities
- How to Apply
- How to Have a Winning Presentation
- How to Negotiate
In Person Kickoff will take place Friday, April 1, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Assignments will be self-paced through our online learning platform
FEES - $200 - Will be collected after approval into the Academy
* FREE for ACC Bronze members and higher
Register to the Academy:
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The 2022 Asian Chamber Golf Tournament
This is a unique networking opportunity for local businesses to build positive relationships with our members and the Asian community. Businesses are encouraged to participate and support the educational programs offered through the Asian Chamber Foundation.
Monday, April 18 (Shotgun Start - 8:00am)
Blackhorse Golf Club
12205 Fry Road, Cypress, TX 77433
Our purpose is to bring together like-minded business owners and leaders in order to network with each other through a round of golf. We will be raising awareness of the Asian Chamber Foundation which supports educational programing towards our future business leaders in Houston. Take time to compete and support what we are doing to educate our community and future leaders.
Register Individually or a Team of 4 at:
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All funds raised from the tournament will further the work and mission of the Asian Chamber Foundation, a nonprofit organization, recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt organization under Sec. 501 © (3) of Internal Revenue Code |
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MEMBERS ONLY
Come join the Chamber in visiting Daikin Technology Park on Friday, April 8, 2022 @ 2-4pm
Located just outside of Houston, Texas, the Daikin Technology Park allows Daikin to consolidate manufacturing, engineering, logistics, marketing and sales for Goodman, Amana and Daikin brand unitary heating and air conditioning products in one location. The facility is designed from the ground up to encourage collaboration and innovation. With engineering and manufacturing in one location, product innovations can quickly be tested and implemented into manufacturing processes.
Friday Apr 8, 2022 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Daikin Texas Technology Park
19001 Kermier Road
Waller, TX 77484
The tour is only for Asian Chamber of Commerce members.
Tour is free but registration is required. Limited number of spaces available - ACC members must be registered and on the list in order to attend. Note: Registration does not guarantee a seat for this tour. You will be notified once there is confirmation.
SPACE IS LIMITED
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BUSINESS RESOURCES AND PARTNER EVENTS |
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By April 2022, OBO aims to identify a minimum of five businesses to participate in this program, which will help them raise up to $50,000 to further their operations. Please help us share this invitation-only opportunity with members whom you think would be a good fit. Ideal candidates are businesses with:
- A strong community of friends, supporters, fans, or customers
- A product or service that is ambitious or something that no one has ever done before
- A product or service that directly improves people's lives
- At least one investor investing on the same terms
- Some traction (Investors like proof you can execute)
Intake forms and more information are in the link above. All intake forms are due March 31.
By April 2022, OBO aims to identify a minimum of five businesses to participate in this program, which will help them raise up to $50,000 to further their operations. Please help us share this invitation-only opportunity with members whom you think would be a good fit. Ideal candidates are businesses with:
- A strong community of friends, supporters, fans, or customers
- A product or service that is ambitious or something that no one has ever done before
- A product or service that directly improves people's lives
- At least one investor investing on the same terms
- Some traction (Investors like proof you can execute)
Intake forms and more information are in the link above. All intake forms are due March 31.
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Applications for shelf-ready products are now open through April 8 for Walmart's largest annual Open Call event in its nine-year history. The event will be extended to two days, June 28-29, with participants choosing virtual or in-person pitch meetings with a Walmart or Sam's Club buyer. More than 2,000 companies have already registered more than 6,000 items they hope to present to buyers through an exclusive early access period offered to Marketplace sellers. Additionally, we are offering mentoring sessions to all applicants registering for the event, providing suppliers with the tools needed to successfully sell on Walmart's virtual and physical shelves.
Open Call, Walmart's largest sourcing event, helps support our 10-year commitment to American jobs through its $350 billion investment in items made, grown, or assembled in the U.S and aims to bring American-made products and businesses to communities across the country.
Businesses wishing to apply for this year's Open Call event can apply here. Anyone wishing to learn more about becoming a Walmart Marketplace seller can click here. Please help us spread the word!
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Join the City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity and SCORE Houston for a panel discussion designed for City of Houston vendors.
This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about doing business with the City of Houston and how SCORE Houston can support you while running your business. During each monthly meeting get your business questions answered by industry and Office of Business Opportunity experts and SCORE Mentors. Gain the information and support you need to provide your products and services as a City of Houston vendor.
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Husch Blackwell is offering eligible minority businesses free legal services to see them grow and develop. If you are a small, minority-owned business or minority entrepreneur seeking legal assistance related to your business, apply at: huschblackwell.com/communities-for-change-intake-application. The ideal applicant is a viable company, meeting its financial obligations to expand and employ, but is unable to afford legal services.
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Amazon’s Black Business Accelerator is dedicated to helping build sustainable equity and growth for Black entrepreneurs by enabling their success as sellers. Grow your business with access to financial support, strategic business guidance and mentorship, and marketing and promotional support. |
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A new program created by a diverse group of community lenders aimed at helping small businesses and nonprofits navigate and rebuild from the Covid-19 health and economic crisis. Small business owners and nonprofits, with fewer than 50 employees, across the South, can apply for very low-interest loans of up to $100,000 and free business support.
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The MBDA seeks to resolve the challenges faced by minority business enterprises (MBEs) in the export industry. Through outreach to minorities in the masses, MBDA will identify those who are not exporting and would like to explore the opportunity to export. We provide technical assistance and business development services for MBEs to have greater access to new and global markets. The criteria to participate in this program is to have a registered business for three years or have a registered business with an export ready product. If you are new to business and would like to learn what it takes to become an exporter, your ambition is also welcome. We are thankful to expand the MBDA strategy by helping minorities grow, flourish, and gain greater access to global markets.
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Get Your COVID-19 Vaccination Today!
HOPE Clinic offers Monday to Friday COVID-19 vaccination at our HOPE Main location 7001 Corporate Dr. STE 133, Houston, TX 77036 in heart of Asiatown. Call ahead to book (713)773-0803 or just walk in Monday to Friday 9AM to 4PM.
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Do you have a small business or a nonprofit affected by
COVID-19?
Get a FREE legal consultation
through our HSBLC Program.
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Building for Growth (BFG) is a new tuition-free executive education program that aims to best position BIPOC- and woman-owned construction businesses for growth and to effectively compete for larger-scale contracts.
The 21-week virtual BFG program, which begins May 12, 2022, is designed to support BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)-owned and woman-owned construction-related companies reach their next level of success by helping them to develop sustainable growth strategies that position their small businesses to build capacity and accelerate profitable growth.
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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
EVENTS & RESOURCES
WORKFORCE WEBINAR SERIES
In case you missed the Workforce Webinar Series, all recordings are now available on our website at http://houstontx.gov/obo/workforce_development_programs.html . Go on to hear from some wonderful partners like Dress for Success Houston, Houston Financial Empowerment Center, JW Marriott and more to hear about their offerings for job seekers.
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In an effort to assist small businesses in navigating the City’s procurement process, the Office of Business Opportunity, in collaboration with the Strategic Procurement Division, is pleased to present the new City of Houston (COH) Procurement 101 Tool. These web-based, on-demand training videos walk prospective City contractors through topics including How to Bid on Contracts, Responding to RFPs, RFQs, and ITBs, Pre-Bid Meetings, Structuring the Team – Prime & Sub, Contract Terms & Conditions, and much more. The web-based training videos are available 24 hours/day, 7 days a week. |
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