Celebrating Asian & Pacific American Heritage Month: Five business assistance resources for AAPI entrepreneurs
May is National Asian & Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM), a time to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to American history and culture. As of 2020, there are more than 3 million Asian American and Pacific Islander-owned businesses. Together, they employ 5.2 million people, making a significant impact in the communities they serve. To celebrate APAHM and support Asian American and Pacific Islander entrepreneurs, we’ve compiled a list of five business resources to help grow your small business.
National ACE Entrepreneur Summer Series Incubator
Powered by the National Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (National ACE), the Entrepreneur Summer Series Incubator is a three-part series designed to help small business owners grow their businesses and increase profit. Participants will gain valuable insight surrounding topics such as scaling your business, becoming capital ready, effective time management and more.
National ACE NHPI Accelerator Program
The National ACE NHPI Accelerator Program is a virtual accelerator designed specifically for Hawaiian and Pacific Islander entrepreneurs. The program provides 75 small business owners with the chance to strengthen their networks, grow their brands and scale their businesses with the support of experienced mentors.
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grant
Verizon’s Small Business Digital Ready (VSBDR) program provides support for small businesses looking to stay competitive in the digital economy. Through the VSBDR platform, users can access free courses, networking opportunities and more to help launch and scale their business. Additionally, Verizon’s new grant program, launching May 1, offers added support and the capital needed to grow your business.
U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Business Leadership Series
The U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce’s Business Leadership Series offers small business owners the opportunity to gain key insights from business experts. Through free online webinars, entrepreneurs can strengthen their skills in growth leadership, learn practical management tools and more.
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program
Powered by Goldman Sachs, the 10,000 Small Businesses Program is a 12-week intensive course for small business owners looking to take their business to the next level. The program offers business education resources, one-on-one advising and networking opportunities to help entrepreneurs grow and thrive.
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