October
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Dear AAPI Chamber Members and Friends,
I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating the oneyear anniversary of the AAPI Chamber of Commerce! Your unwavering support and dedication have been instrumental in our growth and success. Together, we’ve created a thriving community that empowers and uplifts AAPI businesses across Southern Nevada I’m also thrilled to announce that the 2nd cohort of our Chamber Foundation's Youth AI Entrepreneurship Program has been filled! It’s inspiring to see our next generation of leaders dive into innovation, and we can’t wait to see their incredible ideas take shape.
As we continue to grow, we have many exciting events and initiatives on the horizon. Be sure to visit our website to stay up-to-date with upcoming events and opportunities to get involved
Thank you for being an essential part of this journey Together, we are building a stronger, more vibrant future for our community!
CatherineFrancisco
PRESIDENT OF AAPI CHAMBER
SMALL BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION WITH U.S. SENATOR CATHERINE CORTEZ MASTO
The AAPI Chamber hosted a small business roundtable discussion featuring U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto and AANHPI small business owners. It was a productive conversation about the challenges faced by small businesses, infrastructure and safety, tourism, and the economy. Thank you Senator, for your time and dedication to our community. Thank you to the businesses who participated, Urban Matcha for catering and for providing the conference room.
F1 LAS VEGAS GRAND
PRIX BREAKFAST WITH BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS
AAPI Chamber member Leanne Duong-Ma, President and Founder of Direct Source Procurement, received two free tickets to the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
AAPI CHAMBER CELEBRATED
ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
KAFL GLOW UP EVENT
Kick-Ass Female Leaders group hosted a glow-up event at My Family Doc. Members received a complimentary skin assessment, refreshments, and skincare goodies.
AAPI CHAMBER FOUNDATION LAUNCHED
SECOND FREE, YOUTH TECH PROGRAM COHORT
AAPI Chamber Foundation launched its second free, youth tech afterschool program in Historic Westside in partnership with City of Las Vegas. This cohort consists of 25 students age 8-17.
