06/15/2026
In the days following the commemoration of our country's independence 128 years ago, we continue to reflect on the many ways Filipino heritage is shared, preserved, and celebrated across generations and communities.
𝗔𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲. Through food, Filipino-owned businesses demonstrate how culture, connection, and community flourish.
PACCI-Utah is proud to count many food and beverage businesses among our members and remain committed to supporting their growth and success. We also take great pride in celebrating Filipino entrepreneurs across the nation whose work showcases the best of our culture and entrepreneurial spirit.
Last month, while on official business for National ACE Capitol Hill Day, 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗝𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 had the opportunity to visit , a Filipino-owned establishment that has become a gathering place for the Filipino American community in the nation's capital. Over the years, it has welcomed everyone from local residents and visitors to distinguished guests, including representatives of the Philippine government, while continuing to share Filipino culture through hospitality and cuisine.
Our sincere thanks to 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘆, 𝗠𝘀. 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗚𝗶𝗹𝗹, and the entire Purple Patch team for the warm welcome and memorable experience. As we advocate for entrepreneurs and small business owners, we are continually inspired by businesses like yours that preserve culture, strengthen communities, and create opportunities through entrepreneurship.
𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞!
