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06/10/2026

📣 ABEC is excited to announce that we will be partnering with National Grid, We Are ALX, BECMA, and MA LGBT Chamber of Commerce on a Small Business Impact Initiative grant opportunity.

➡️ Four AAPI-owned businesses will be awarded $10,000 each. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, June 30th at 11:59PM. To apply, please visit tr.ee/ABECGrant.

06/02/2026

Like many in our community, food is our love language. 💗

The and ABEC teams closed out by showing appreciation to our interns, Christina and Lizette, for their contributions and hard work during their time with us. Congratulations to Christina and Lizette on their graduation from & !

, thank you for hosting us 💌

05/29/2026

🎊 Congratulations to Vida Coffee in Cambridge on their grand opening. We were honored to celebrate and attend this special event and witness this exciting chapter. Add them to your list of AAPI-owned businesses to try!

05/28/2026

✨ We were proud to join and sponsor the first AAPI Design Alliance (AAPIDA) event in New England earlier this week, marking an exciting milestone for the AAPI design community in our region.

🥟 The evening at Mei Mei Dumplings brought designers together around shared culture, creativity, and connection through a hands-on dumpling-making experience that made collaboration especially memorable.

🎨 We’re inspired by the energy in this room and excited to continue supporting spaces where AAPI creatives can connect, grow, and thrive.

05/27/2026

💼Looking beyond the celebration of small businesses

Q.J. Shi, Senior Director of the Asian Business Empowerment Council, and Javier Juarez, Executive Director of the Latino Equity Fund at the Boston Foundation, examine what often gets overlooked during National Small Business Month: immigrant entrepreneurs still face major barriers to accessing capital.

A recent policy change from the US Small Business Administration effectively bars Legal Permanent Residents and Green Card holders from accessing key federal loan programs.

Shi and Juarez call on readers to take action: support immigrant-owned businesses across Greater Boston, amplify local entrepreneurs, and advocate for equitable access to funding and resources. During AAPI Heritage Month, campaigns like help drive intentional visibility and investment in AAPI-owned businesses across the region.

🔗 Read the full piece here: https://tr.ee/SmallBusinessMonth

05/26/2026

We were honored to join Governor Maura Healey in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month last Friday. The Governor emphasized the diversity of the AANHPI community and the economic impact of AANHPI businesses in the Commonwealth. 💪🏽 Thank you for having us! 🙌🏽

05/20/2026

REMINDER: Your dollars matter. Use it to support your locally owned AAPI businesses, they keep our communities running. 💪🏽

05/12/2026

📣 Introducing May's AAPI Business Highlight and 2026 Ignite Program Cohort Member: Kuya's Cooking

🔎 Read more about how Aldrin Agas started his business, his deep connection to hospitality and generosity, and his plans to have a permanent place to call his own. Visit kuyascooking.com to check out his offerings!

05/05/2026

🔎 Still on the hunt for the perfect Mother's Day gift? We got you covered -->

➡️ Check out these gift ideas for Mom from AAPI-owned businesses: Mommy Goes to Work, Banyan & Birch, OONCII, PureniTea, and Wax & Scent

❓What are some other other AAPI-owned businesses where we can get the perfect gift for Mom? Share it with us in the comments!

05/01/2026

📣 🛍️ We're back with our annual campaign in partnership with the MA Asian and Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus!

🗓️ Throughout AAPI Heritage Month, we invite everyone to support their local AAPI-owned small business throughout the state. Whether you've been meaning to try out a new restaurant or get the perfect gift for someone special, an AAPI-owned business is there for you. And, we want to share your experience.

1️⃣ Visit and capture your experience supporting an AAPI-owned business.
2️⃣ Post to Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn and tag us and the Caucus while using .
3️⃣ We'll repost your experience and boost visibility for the business.

‼️ Attention business owners: Let your customers know you're part of and don't be afraid to share your story, your journey, and your offerings. We'll be sure to feature you, too!

🔎 Check out our useful media kit with graphics to share and sample captions and content ideas to help you get started. Just visit https://tr.ee/ShopAAPIMonth

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