Association of Chinese Canadian Entrepreneurs

10/05/2026

The ACCE Awards Appreciation Reception took place on Wednesday, September 30, at the York University Markham Campus. The Association of Chinese Canadian Entrepreneurs (ACCE) would not be what it is today without the unwavering support of our sponsors, committee members, and dedicated volunteers. Many thanks to the York University Markham Campus for being the Venue Sponsor.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all sponsors, award winners, media partners, members, and volunteers for their invaluable contributions.

Special thanks to our Title Sponsor - BDC;
Awards sponsors:
RBC Royal Bank, TD Bank Group, Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office, Desjardins Financial Security, National Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, STS Capital Partners, Airwallex and Sing Tao Media Group.

With the continued support of our sponsors, ACCE is calling for nominations for the “2027 ACCE Chinese Canadian Entrepreneur Awards”

The nominations will close on November 30, 2026. If you know of a successful business or company that is eligible to be nominated, we would like to hear from you. With eight award categories, the annual ACCE Awards presentation is designed to recognize and encourage entrepreneurial leadership in the Chinese community.

Official Awards Gala will be held on April 3, 2027
The nomination form can be accessed at
https://www.acce.ca/new/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/NominationForm2027-3.pdf
or on the ACCE website: acce.ca

Check out the link below for more highlights of the event:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/acce_events/albums/72177720335976892

06/29/2026

Our ACCE / TD West Coast Business Networking Event was a great success on June 26 at TD Tower in Vancouver, bringing together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals for an engaging discussion on economic updates and navigating uncertainty, identifying emerging opportunities, and positioning for success in today’s ever-changing economy.

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to our distinguished speakers for sharing their expertise and insights with us this evening.

First, our heartfelt thanks to Andrew Hencic, TD Senior Economist, for his informative economic update. Your thoughtful analysis of the current economic landscape and outlook has provided valuable perspectives that will help us better understand the opportunities and challenges ahead.

We would also like to thank our panel moderator, Chris Bellefeuille, TD Wealth Market Manager, for leading such an engaging and insightful discussion.

Our sincere appreciation also goes to our esteemed panelists:
• Andrew Hencic, Senior Economist, TD
• Jack Yong, Partner, Lawson Lundell LLP
• Raymond Chik, President, ACCE
• Toby Chu, President & CEO and Chairman, Global Education Communities Corp.

Thank you for generously sharing your knowledge, professional experience, and thoughtful perspectives. Your discussion has provided our guests with valuable insights into the economy, business, legal considerations, and the evolving landscape of education and investment.

Special thanks to our Event Sponsor, Lawson Lundell LLP, and Event Partner, TD Wealth, for their generous support in making this event possible.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the evening's success. We look forward to welcoming you to ACCE West Coast Gala on October 7th! RSVP link: https://2026-WCG.eventbrite.ca

06/25/2026

The ACCE Golf Classic was successfully held on June 24 at Angus Glen Golf Club. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a fantastic day of sunshine, great company, and outstanding golf. With perfect weather and excellent spirits throughout the day, it was truly an enjoyable experience for all.

A sincere thank you to our valued sponsors:
• Golf Cart Sponsor: Minken Employment Lawyers
• Refreshment Sponsor: Chatime
• Therapeutic Services Sponsor: HealthyToDos Markham Health & Rehab Clinic

Special thanks to our Master of Ceremonies, Jeffrey Shek, for keeping the event running smoothly and adding to the fun of the day.

After an exciting round of competition, the top three teams were:
🥉 Third Place – RBC Wealth Management Team
Mike Lei, Ming Chen, Edwin Ma, and Chase Ma
🥈 Second Place – TD Bank
Ryan Lyttle, 黃雅娟, 于基石, and Daniel Francis
🥇 First Place – Scotiabank Team
Dave Ramsumair, Anil B. Lall, Neil Rooplal, and Rishi Singh

Congratulations to all our award winners:
• Men's Longest Drive: Rishi Singh
• Ladies' Longest Drive: Iris Nie
• Men's Closest to the Pin: Ryan Lyttle and Dave Ramsumair
• Ladies' Closest to the Pin: Sally Pang and Siena Pang

Congratulations to all the winners and participants!

The day concluded with a delicious dinner, networking opportunities, and exciting prize draws featuring a variety of golf-related gifts.

To view more event photos, please click the link below:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/acce_events/albums/72177720334406239

06/15/2026

What a warm, insightful, and memorable evening!

On June 11, ACCE proudly hosted the 2026 Winners Club Reception at the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Toronto Northeast/Markham. It was a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with past and present ACCE Award Winners and celebrate the entrepreneurial excellence, innovation, and leadership that continue to strengthen our community.

A heartfelt thank you to our event sponsor, BDC, for their generous support in making this special evening possible. We extend our sincere appreciation to Jill Anderson and Elana Hazghia, Senior Business Advisors at BDC, for sharing their valuable expertise during the engaging session, “Scale Smarter, Go Global.”

Special thanks as well to Amy Siu, Business Centre Manager, Markham, BDC, for expertly moderating the fireside chat and guiding a dynamic discussion on business growth and international expansion.

Congratulations to our three lucky draw winners, who were thrilled to receive their prizes from Tyson Jones, Senior Vice President, BDC, and Randal Blackwood, Vice-President, Financing & Advisory, BDC.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening filled with meaningful conversations, valuable insights, and renewed connections. We look forward to seeing you again at our next ACCE event – ACCE Golf Classic at Angus Glen Golf Club on June 24! (Limited seats available. RSVP: https://2026_golf.eventbrite.ca)

Photo link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/acce_events/albums/72177720334170921

Thank you to everyone who joined us—here’s to continued success and connection within the ACCE family!

06/04/2026

ACCE is pleased to announce our upcoming West Coast Networking Event, Economic Outlook, taking place on June 26, 2026, at TD Tower in British Columbia, in partnership with TD Wealth.

We are grateful for the support of our Event Sponsor, Lawson Lundell LLP.

This inspiring conversation will feature the latest insights on market trends, key economic indicators, and what lies ahead in today’s evolving landscape.

Join industry leaders as they explore how to navigate uncertainty, identify emerging opportunities, and position yourself for success in today’s dynamic economy.

• Andrew Hencic, Senior Economist of TD
• Jack Yong, Partner of Lawson Lundell LLP
• Raymond Chik, Co-Founder of Hepzibah AI; Recipient of 2022 ACCE Best Start-Up Award
• Toby Chu, President and CEO, Chairman of Global Education Communities Corp.; Recipient of 2015 ACCE Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Limited seats available. Register here: https://26_WC_Networking.eventbrite.ca

05/25/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 2026 ACCE Business Forum on Saturday, May 23!

Despite the heavy rain, we were thrilled to see such a strong turnout and vibrant participation throughout the event. The forum was filled with insightful discussions, inspiring stories, valuable takeaways, and meaningful connections.

We were honored to welcome an outstanding lineup of panelists from a wide range of industries, including wholesale, retail, engineering, and IT.

A heartfelt thank you to our Title Sponsor, National Bank of Canada, and our Supporting Partners: Markham Board of Trade, OCAD University, Seneca Polytechnic, as well as our Lucky Draw Sponsor, Nobis, for making this event possible.

We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to our 2026 and past ACCE Awards winners — Valerie Gow, Stone Yu, Lew Lim, and Edward Wang — for generously sharing their time, expertise, and insights. Your contributions truly made the forum even more impactful.

Special thanks to our moderator, Ranee Lee, and our MC, Shawn Li, for keeping the event engaging, dynamic, and seamless from start to finish.

Congratulations to all of our lucky draw winners — we hope you enjoy your prizes!

We look forward to welcoming everyone again next year.

In the meantime, relive the highlights here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/acce_events/albums/72177720333839561

05/22/2026

ACCE is proud to present 2026 Best International Business Award to the Mr. Art Lee of Rove Concepts (Ms. Lynn Lee represents Mr. Art Lee to receive the award).

See more: https://youtu.be/qPMdtxYj7cY

This Award is sponsored by STS Capital Partners and presented by Mr. Mr. Keith Harradence, Managing Director, STS Capital Partners.

Thanks to STS Capital Partners for your continued support!

ACCE is proud to present 2026 Best International Business Award to the Mr. Art Lee of Rove Concepts (Ms. Lynn Lee represents Mr. Art Lee to receive the award...

05/21/2026

ACCE is proud to present 2026 Best Start-Up Award to Ms. Fion Lee-Madan of Asenion.

See more: https://youtu.be/zL_hwvQJfP8

This Award is sponsored by Airwallex and presented by Mr. Felix Leopold, Head of Canada, Airwallex.

Thanks to Airwallex for your continued support!

ACCE is proud to present 2026 Best Start-Up Award to Ms. Fion Lee-M...

05/20/2026

ACCE is proud to present 2025 Best Asia Pacific Business Award to Ms. Ann Fu of Frobisher International Enterprise Ltd.

See more: https://youtu.be/YreomwZBbgs

This Award is sponsored by HKETO and presented by Mr. Bill Wong, Director, Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office.

Thanks to HKETO for your continued support!

ACCE is proud to present 2025 Best Asia Pacific Business Award to M...

05/19/2026

ACCE is proud to present 2026 Most Progressive Award to Mr. John Gao of Tesco Building Supplies Inc.

See more: https://youtu.be/nUAwXOFr6yU

This Award is sponsored by Scotiabank and presented by Mr. Justin Chui, Senior Wealth Advisor, Scotia Wealth Management. Thanks to Scotiabank for your continued support!

ACCE is proud to present 2026 Most Progressive Award to Mr. John Ga...