Did you know that 52% of AAPI restaurant owners said the biggest barrier to expanding their business was inability to find workers? Learn more about barriers faced by AAPI employers at nationalace.org/advocacy

Amherst College has become the first liberal arts college to offer an Asian American and Pacific Islander studies major, after decades of advocating from students and faculty alike. Learn more about the new program here: bit.ly/3Q2cozy

A new program launching today offered to California small business owners is helping to bridge the gap between lenders and entrepreneurs. Learn more about how you can get connected to capital at caloanmatch.org
#ca lifornia #ca #smallbiz #smallbusiness #smallbiz owner #aapi

Helping more Americans build AI-powered businesses and careers
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AI continues to streamline operations for small business:

Generative #AI is making it easier for #Amazon sellers to build out product pages - saving small businesses time and money as suppliers. bit.ly/3Usnu38

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The Affordable Connectivity Program connects over 23 million Americans to subsidized internet. We call on Congress to re-fund the program which stimulates the economy, provides education access, builds our workforce, and connects our community. #Broadband4All

National ACE had the opportunity to discuss issues facing Sacramento small business owners at our most recent West Coast roundtable, along with the upcoming CA Small Business Loan Match program, launching April 24th. Read more here: bit.ly/4aXEBzf.

National ACE is excited to announce US Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo will be speaking at the May Heritage Business Summit hosted in association with the Minority Business Development Agency. Register for the Business Summit here: nationalace.org/events/2024sum…

Upcoming events offered by Verizon's Small Business Digital Ready Program- Hands-on Help Session: Creating a Pitch Deck on April 23 at 12:30pm EST. Sign up and learn more about upcoming events here: aapistrong.com/vsbdr

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. Attend Public Private Strategies' upcoming webinar on learning the importance of protecting your intellectual property this Thursday, April 18 at 12pm ET. Learn more and register here: secure.everyaction.com/MSk4cm206E2Mks…

MBDA is excited to announce Secretary Gina Raimondo as a keynote speaker for the 2024 National AANHPI Business Summit, focused on gaining access to capital, exploring opportunities in A.I., and navigating the contracting process on May 15 in Washington, D.C.!

April 23 is considered 'Books and Roses' Day in Catalan, Spain. Friends exchange books and roses. As you shop for books, consider these AAPI-owned bookstores in each state. There's one week until 'Books and Roses Day,' let us know if you choose to observe!
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The Mellon Foundation has committed to investing in the University of Hawaii at Manoa in order to enhance their studies on AAPI environmental humanities and justice. Learn more about the University's exciting new developments here: asamnews.com/2024/03/30/uni…

How financial tech giants are maximizing capital access for small businesses
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#AsianAmericans in #NewJersey seek collaborative solutions to fund their businesses. Read more at nationalace.org/news. Thanks to the New Jersey Chinese-American Chamber of Commerce for hosting this event with us, and thank you to Rep. Andy Kim’s Office for attending.

Unleash the Power of AI: Practical Strategies for Your Small Business
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Great to join National ACE’s roundtable with local leaders focused on uplifting our AAPI entrepreneurs and business community.

From accessing grants to capital, Congressman Kim focuses on looking out for their unique needs and the long-term success of minority-owned businesses.

Eid Mubarak to all who celebrate! May the end of the holy month of Ramadan bring opportunities for compassion, community, and gratitude.

AT&T has raised its commitment to $5 billion in order to help close the digital divide between urban and rural broadband access. By 2030, AT&T aims to connect over 25 million Americans. Learn more about AT&T's commitment to broadband for all here: about.att.com/story/2024/dig…