Asian Business Empowerment Council

?? What an incredible night we had at our Chase Bank Business Social! Earlier this month, over 40 attendees came together to connect, network, and gain valuable insights from our inspiring fireside chat about banking opportunities for business owners. ??A huge thank you to Chase Bank for partnering with us to empower and educate our community of entrepreneurs. Stay tuned for more opportunities to grow and connect! ??

?? Love plants? You’re in for a treat at our #ShopAAPI Holiday Night Market! On December 11th, explore unique offerings from one of our vendors: Adorkable Emporium ?? Whether you’re a seasoned plant parent or looking for the perfect gift, you’ll find stunning greenery and botanical treasures at their table! ?? Don’t forget to RSVP and join us for an unforgettable night of shopping, eats, and holiday cheer: https://buff.ly/3Ok9ip6

?? Celebrate the holidays with ABEC by coming to our 2nd Annual #ShopAAPI Holiday on December 11! ?? Event Highlights: ?? 4:30 PM: Kick off with an AAPI Intergenerational Panel featuring three AAPI business owners sharing how values and approaches to business have evolved. ??? 5:00-7:30 PM: Explore the Holiday Night Market with over 35 AAPI vendors and a delicious pop-up food court! ?? ?Don’t miss this celebration of AAPI businesses, culture, and community. Thank you to our incredible sponsors and event partners for making this #ShopAAPI Holiday possible.?RSVP Today: https://buff.ly/3Ok9ip6 Comcast | State Street | Eastern Bank | Boston Common AM | HarborOne Bank | Massachusetts Business Roundtable | John Hancock Investment Management | Asian American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts | The Asian Community Fund at the Boston Foundation | The Boston Foundation | ACE NextGen | AAAIM | Massachusetts Asian Restaurant Association

???Celebrate the holidays with ABEC by coming to our **2nd Annual #ShopAAPI Holiday** on December 11! ?? Event Highlights: ?? 4:30 PM: Kick off with an **AAPI Intergenerational Panel** featuring three AAPI business owners sharing how values and approaches to business have evolved. ??? 5:00-7:30 PM: Explore the **Holiday Night Market** with over 35 AAPI vendors and a delicious **pop-up food court**! ?? ?Don’t miss this celebration of AAPI businesses, culture, and community. Thank you to our incredible sponsors and event partners for making this #ShopAAPI Holiday possible.?RSVP Today: https://buff.ly/3Ok9ip6

?? We are proud to partner with National Grid, Amplify LatinX, BECMA, and the Massachusetts LGTBQ Chamber of Commerce on a Small Business Impact Initiative. Part of this will include four $10,000 grants will be awarded to AAPI businesses in February 2025 to support small businesses overcome challenges, access more resources, and create a positive change in our local communities. ? Deadline to apply is 11:59PM on Friday, December 6th? Apply here: https://buff.ly/3OkA9Bw

The deadline to apply for the Supplying Capital and Leveraging Education (SCALE) Grant Program has been extended to Monday, December 16! The SCALE Grant Program is an industry-specific technical assistance program designed to help small, local businesses build their capacity in pursuing government contracts. Join the City of Boston's Department of Supplier Diversity for a virtual info session on the SCALE Grant Program this Thursday, November 21, 2024. Two virtual info sessions will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm and from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Learn more about the program and register for both info sessions at boston.gov/scale-program #supplierdiversity #bostoncontracts #cityofboston #bostonbusinesses #governmentcontracts #bostongrants

?? Last week, we had the honor of attending the A2C Boston launch event and we also serve as a community partner! ?? A2C is on a mission to enable the new tech and social impact generation all across Greater Boston. The room was filled with rising entrepreneurs, investors, and community partners like us looking to create an empowering and diverse ecosystem. ???? Thank you to Chareeda R., Stanley Rameau, Marisa Nieves, and Marvin Lemuel Lim for spearheading this initiative and involving us in this important work! for spearheading this initiative and involving us in this important work!

Last chance to sign up for tomorrow’s business social ????

Our Business Social with JPMorgan Chase Bank is happening Next Wednesday! Limited space is left – sign up while you can: https://lnkd.in/ejyQHfYt

?? Thank you to Cambridge Savings Bank for a generous grant to the Asian Business Empowerment Council! ???? Your support fuels our mission to empower AAPI businesses and drive positive impact in our community. Together, we’re building a stronger network of growth and opportunity! Jeri Foutter, CFMP | Brooke Jaillet | Gregory Bowe