Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois

Small business owners in Cook County, your success is our mission! At the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois, we're thrilled to partner with the Cook County Small Business Source's business advising program. Don't navigate your business journey alone—get free expert advice and support from The Source today. Click to watch our video and discover how we can help you reach your goals, then visit https://lnkd.in/gR65Gghb to begin your journey.

The 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC) will take place in Chicago from Monday, August 19 to Thursday, August 22. The DNC is an opportunity to showcase the things that make Chicago a world-class city, from our vibrant commercial corridors, diverse communities, to unparalleled hospitality. For the DNC outreach toolkit, containing maps, infographics, and more, click the following link: https://lnkd.in/gMXAhQhW The Office of Emergency Management and Communications website is serving as the hub for local information. To stay up to date on the latest information, including street closures and event information, download the Chicago OEMC app. To download, visit the App store and Google Play. https://lnkd.in/gMXAhQhW

Join E2's Bob Keefe on August 15th from 4:30pm-6:00pm for a discussion on his new book, Clean Economy NOW. Following his talk, a panel of industry leaders will explore how new climate policies are opening up opportunities in Illinois' inclusive clean economy. This discussion comes at a pivotal time, as the landmark federal climate policy passed two years ago has created over 300 major clean energy projects nationwide. These initiatives are set to create over 100,000 jobs and drive $120 billion in investments, with several projects taking root right here in Illinois. Register today to network and learn about how you can get involved in Illinois transition to a clean economy. Link to register: https://lnkd.in/gZH6FGrQ

I couldn't have put it any better! I hope you register for our September 12 Conference at https://www.wbdc.org/

TASTE OF ASIA is still scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 18, 2024, from 3 PM to 8 PM at BRIDGE 410 @ 410 N Paulina Street, Chicago, IL ahead of the DNC Convention which will be in Chicago August 19-22. The venue offers space for 20-25 vendors (both food and non-food) showcasing Chicago's rich and diverse Pan Asian community. VENDOR REGISTRATION HERE: https://lnkd.in/d6BWxXHY Any questions can be directed to the event planner Susan Patel at suuprahbysp@gmail.com. 

THE CHASE TOWER PROJECT involves the comprehensive demolition of the existing structure followed by a thorough gut and buildout to prepare for the new development. This project represents a significant undertaking and an excellent opportunity for experienced contractors in the field. The Chicago Collaborative will be hosting a virtual event on Friday, July 26th, at 9 AM to provide more details and answer any questions potential bidders may have. Questions may be directed to Zola Stewart at zstewart@tcco.com. UJAMAA Construction | Powers & Sons Construction | BROWN & MOMEN, INC | Turner Construction Company

“Small businesses are the backbone of this economy and all of our communities,” said Alderwoman Nicole Lee, Ward 11, and the first Asian American woman on the City Council of Chicago. “If we don’t know that there’s a problem, there’s nothing we can do to fix it. We are here to serve you.” It's great to be in Chicago! National ACE was at McDonald's Headquarters in the West Loop last week for our 28th AAPISTRONG Small Business Roundtable this year. Brad Bogan, Vice President for Strategic Franchising at McDonald’s, shared that the McDonald’s franchising pipeline is 73% diverse, most of which are AAPI. “Convening elected officials, business coaches, and entrepreneurs is great to talk about what resources are needed to further activate and enable AAPI business ownership,” said Bogan. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gAXKHJBv Chettha Saetia Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) U.S. Small Business Administration Minority Business Development Agency - U.S. Department of Commerce Terrie E. Simmons, MBA CEO Brad Bogan Norris Liu Melvin Reyes Nicole Lee Aurora Austriaco Megan Nakano Emily (Wong Loi Sing) Fuder Jimmy Ferguson Alisa La

Join the Annual Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's Business Smart Week | July 30th and August 1st, 2024 Business Smart Week features top business diversity leaders and experts that will provide diverse and small businesses with the tools and opportunities to grow their business! Register today: https://lnkd.in/gvYBPAtn

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Diversity Programs invites you to Driving Small Businesses the Distance 2024 Quarterly Virtual Program. The program consists of 3 workshop topics being covered once per month. This program is tailored for those interested in DBE certification, exploring upcoming CTA contracts, seeking DBE bonding assistance, navigating the CTA’s invoicing, payment, and compliance requirements. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge and practical tips to unlock new business opportunities with the CTA. For questions, contact diversity@transitchicago.com.

Join the Chicago Transit Authorities Diversity Programs ‘Building Small Businesses’ Program (BSB). BSB is an immersive and detailed financial capacity-building program tailored to accelerate small businesses. The Diversity Programs and its consultant team, Ascend HI, invite you to be our guest at Building Small Businesses in-person workshop on Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at Malcolm X College, 1900 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gycuJD8S  #ChicagoTransitAuthority #WeMoveChicago #IAmTransitTalent #BuildingSmallBusinesses #AscendHI #TeamCTA #HR #Transit