National ACE

The Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center honored MBDA’s 43 Capital Readiness Program (CRP) awardees on the Nasdaq Tower in Times Square. The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Deputy Undersecretary Eric Morrissette, National ACE President & CEO Chiling Tong, and six other CRP Grant Recipients were present for the awardee feature on Times Square! Minority Business Development Agency - U.S. Department of Commerce Chiling Tong Emily (Wong Loi Sing) Fuder

Entrepreneurs, are you ready for your big break? National ACE & @Walmart are giving you the chance to pitch your "Made in the USA" shelf-ready product to a Walmart sourcing representative at Road to Open Call! ? 30 applicants will be selected for an exclusive in-person pitch event on April 3, 2025, and receive expert coaching and insights on scaling their business. ? Of these, the top 10 applicants will receive airfare vouchers from National ACE to cover their flights. Don’t miss this game-changing opportunity! For more information and to apply, visit our website: nationalace.org ?? Deadline: March 14, 2025 ?? Share this with your family and friends!

Over the next 8 weeks, the ACE NextGen Accelerator will help you gain insights, strategies, and hands-on support from top industry leaders covering Business Ops, Marketing, Sales (B2B & B2C), Fundraising, and more! Not enrolled yet? There’s still time to fast-track your business growth! Register now: https://lnkd.in/gbXAhKqT

The "Road to Open Call" is a journey every successful business owner who manufactures, grows, and/or assembles their shelf-ready products right here in the U.S. should consider. And everyone is welcomed and encouraged to apply. Even if you're not from Southern California, this is a wonderful opportunity to pitch your products to a Walmart sourcing representative. Take a moment to review the application form and apply by Friday, March 14. Through this process, you'll also receive useful tips on how to elevate your pitch and showcase your products! Apply using the link offered by National ACE below. | #WalmartOpenCall | #smallbiz | #smallbusiness | #retail | #entrepreneurs |

Grubhub is committed to driving meaningful change in the places where our employees, customers, restaurant partners, and delivery partners work and live. Last year, we invested over $12 million to support our communities, and today, we are excited to share all the initiatives and programs that we supported in 2024 in our latest Community Impact Report. One of the many ways we deepened our community impact is through our Full Plate Program, and we are thrilled to share that 90+ organizations benefited from the program. The program was made possible by the Grubhub Community Fund and administered in partnership with the Food Bank For New York City to combat the hunger gap in New York City. More than $700K supported NYC nonprofits delivering nutritious food and beverages to individuals and families in need. Learn more about Full Plate and our other impact initiatives in Grubhub’s 2024 Community Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/gX8jYJ9q

#FeatureFriday: Thanks to a small business grant, Cupcakes, BOOM! in Hilo, HI, upgraded to a 20-quart commercial mixer, allowing the bakery to meet higher demand and avoid production bottlenecks during peak times. This investment means more delicious treats for the community and smoother operations for the growing business! #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinesses

Calling all entrepreneurs! Ready to take your Made in the USA product to the next level? Apply now for Walmart’s Road to Open Call with National ACE! If selected, you’ll get the exclusive opportunity to pitch your product directly to a Walmart sourcing representative and receive onsite feedback and coaching. ?? Apply by March 14 at nationalace.org #WalmartOpenCall #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #MadeInUSA #RoadToOpenCall

#FeatureFriday: Meet Mai Vang! After discovering National ACE through a Hmong community Facebook group, she found the support she needed to refinance her commercial property—strengthening her business finances and paving the way for her second restaurant! ??? #Entrepreneurship

We've been coast to coast! From major metros to growing hubs, we connected, listened, and advocated for business owners nationwide. Want to see what we learned? Check out the full Roundtable Report! ???? Read more: https://lnkd.in/gbbH5pbw #SmallBusinessReport #Entrepreneurship

It’s National Entrepreneurship Week! AAPI entrepreneurs are a driving force in the U.S. economy, creating jobs, innovating industries, and building generational wealth. ?? Swipe through to see key stats about the impact of AAPI small business owners!