US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce EF

06/10/2026

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06/10/2026

🚀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁: How AI Is Transforming Restaurant Operations and Financial Efficiency
Running a restaurant has never been more challenging. Labor shortages, rising costs, missed revenue opportunities, and increasing customer expectations are putting pressure on business owners every day.

Join USPAACC's Business Express to learn how AI-powered tools and operational technology can help restaurants and small businesses work smarter, improve efficiency, and strengthen profitability.

📅 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
🕒 𝟯:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗧
📍 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲, 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸, 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻
👉 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘄 & 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁:
https://share.hsforms.com/1R1lPRFg4SeSJgo4ffq7P-Q2bttx

🎤 Speaker: 𝗟𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗮 𝗟𝗶, Vice President of 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴
💡 What you'll learn:
• How AI can streamline ordering, staffing, and customer service
• Practical ways to improve cash flow, reduce costs,
and minimize waste
• Smarter Growth Strategies to uncover new revenue opportunities, improve profitability, and build scalable systems for long-term growth.

06/05/2026

Day 2 of CelebrASIAN 2026 Business + Procurement Conference continued the momentum with a powerful focus on leadership, collaboration, and opportunity.

The day began with 1-on-1 Business Matchmaking and The Connection Place, where entrepreneurs, corporate partners, and industry leaders engaged in meaningful conversations that fostered new partnerships and business opportunities.

Thought-provoking discussions followed during the Managed Service Provider Panel, offering valuable insights into evolving business solutions, innovation, and the future of strategic partnerships. The Business Leadership & College Scholarship Awards Luncheon celebrated outstanding leadership while recognizing the next generation of talent, reinforcing the importance of investing in future leaders and communities.

The WISE (Women Initiative for Strategic Empowerment) Think Tank Leadership Conversations brought together influential voices to share perspectives on leadership, empowerment, and advancing opportunities for women in business. The day concluded with the Chief Procurement Officer Forum, where procurement leaders discussed key strategies, emerging challenges, and opportunities that are shaping the future of business partnerships and sustainable growth.

The day culminated with the Excellence Awards Gala Dinner, honoring exceptional leaders and entrepreneurs whose achievements, innovation, and community impact continue to inspire progress and create lasting opportunities

Together, these programs showcased the power of connection, leadership, and collaboration in driving business success and creating lasting impact. Day 2 served as a reminder that when diverse perspectives come together, innovation thrives, opportunities expand, and stronger business communities are built.

CelebrASIAN 2026 continues to inspire meaningful dialogue, strategic partnerships, and pathways for growth—creating opportunities that extend far beyond the conference itself.✨🤝🏆

05/14/2026

⏰ 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 — What Lenders Really Look For
Are you truly loan-ready—or could your credit profile be limiting your access to capital?

Join 𝗨𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗔𝗖𝗖’𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 today for a practical session designed to help small business owners better understand how lenders evaluate risk, assess creditworthiness, and make funding decisions.
💼 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁
📅 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆: 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
🕒 𝟯:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗧
📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗺
🎤 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗻 from 𝗖𝗗𝗖 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲,sharing real-world insights on strengthening your credit profile, improving loan readiness, and positioning your business for SBA and long-term financing opportunities.

👉 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 & 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀:
https://share.hsforms.com/13Z1CAtA3SHuo8l0FrALr4A2bttx

05/08/2026

🎉 Congratulations MSL Global Express Inc., one of our FAST 100 Asian American Business Award WINNERS for 2026! 🏆

MSL Global Express Inc. is a New York-based international freight forwarding and logistics company providing reliable ocean freight, air freight, trucking, warehousing, and supply chain solutions worldwide.

With over 35 years of industry experience, our team is committed to delivering efficient, cost-effective, and personalized logistics services tailored to each client’s needs. Backed by a strong global partner network and deep understanding of international trade and American commerce, we are able to manage complex shipments with professionalism and precision.

From local distribution to worldwide cargo movement, MSL Global Express Inc. takes pride in offering dependable service, responsive communication, and customized transportation solutions that help businesses move forward with confidence.


The award recognizes the fastest-growing Pan Asian American-owned businesses in the U.S. based on % of revenue growth. Our winners are a terrific example for aspiring entrepreneurs and showcase the excellence of our community! Come and meet our FAST 100 WINNER Ming Chen at the CelebrASIAN Business + Procurement Conference 2026.

Don’t miss out — click the link to register
https://celebrasianconference.com/register

05/06/2026

🎉 Congratulations CMIT Solutions Silicon Valley, one of our FAST 100 Asian American Business Award WINNERS for 2026! 🏆

CMIT Solutions Silicon Valley is an IT cybersecurity Solutions Provider that operates on a managed services model to provide proactive IT services and cybersecurity solutions. We support businesses of all sizes with managed IT, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, 24/7 IT support, disaster recovery, productivity applications, network management, compliance, data backup, unified communication, and IT procurement. Established in 2009, CMIT Solutions in the Silicon Valley Bay Area of California operates multiple locations. We have successfully specialized in being the trusted IT Managed Service Provider for growing and emerging companies here in the Silicon Valley Bay Area.

The award recognizes the fastest-growing Pan Asian American-owned businesses in the U.S. based on % of revenue growth. Our winners are a terrific example for aspiring entrepreneurs and showcase the excellence of our community! Come and meet our FAST 100 WINNER
Maitjian Welke at the CelebrASIAN Business + Procurement Conference 2026.

Don’t miss out — click the link to register
https://celebrasianconference.com/register

04/30/2026

Here is WISE once again with Big ideas. Real conversations. Meaningful impact from the WISE Co-chair: 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘆𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗵𝘂𝗮,
and the WISE founding members.

The 𝗨𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗔𝗖𝗖 𝗪𝗜𝗦𝗘 (𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁) Think Tank is where leaders don’t just talk about change — they shape it.
This is not another panel.

This is a curated leadership round table bringing together founders, executives, and change makers to dive deep into the conversations that matter most:
✨ Leadership in action
✨ Building influence across industries
✨ Navigating growth, capital, and innovation
✨ Turning challenges into scalable opportunities

At WISE, we believe our members are not just participants in the future — they are architects of it.

The Think Tank is designed to be:
🔹 Intimate and high-impact
🔹 Insight-driven and action-oriented
🔹 A space for real, unfiltered conversations
If you’re ready to move beyond inspiration and into ex*****on, strategy, and influence — this is where you need to be.

💡 Seats are limited. Voices are powerful. Conversations are real.

Register now: https://lnkd.in/eRpzgnm

WISE discount code to register: USPAACCSPECIAL



USPAACC 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘆𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗵𝘂𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗶 𝗩𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝗷𝗮𝗹𝗶 "𝗔𝗻𝗻" 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗰, 𝗠𝗕𝗔, 𝗠𝗦𝗕𝗔 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗮𝗼, 𝗣𝗵𝗗

04/30/2026

🚀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗕𝗘 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁: 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 — 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁
Is your financial profile helping—or hurting—your chances of getting funded?
Join USPAACC’s Business Express for a practical session that breaks down how lenders evaluate your profile. This session goes beyond general advice—offering real-world perspectives from a lending institution that works with small businesses every day. Learn what strengthens your application, and how to better position your business for alternative financing opportunities.
Whether you're planning to apply for financing or want to improve your approval odds, this session will give you clear, actionable strategies to strengthen your profile and access better capital opportunities.

📅𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
🕒 𝟯:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗧
📍 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗺
👉 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁:
https://share.hsforms.com/13Z1CAtA3SHuo8l0FrALr4A2bttx

🎤 Speaker:
Penny Garton, External Sales Manager, CDC Small Business Finance
💡 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁:
• Learn how lenders evaluate your credit profile
• Improve your credit to increase approval odds
• Position your business for better rates and terms

💬 Have a question about your credit or financing options? Drop it in the comments or submit in advance—we may address it live!

04/27/2026

Universal Processing (uP) is proud to sponsor USPAACC CelebrASIAN 2026—one of the premier gatherings for business leaders, innovators, and procurement professionals.

Founded in 2003, uP is an award-winning financial technology company on a mission to empower businesses of all sizes through innovative payment solutions and exceptional, people-first support. With over 23 years of expertise, uP has built a trusted network of 35,000+ merchants, processes $3.5 billion annually, and handles 86 million authorizations each year.

With offices across major U.S. cities—including New York, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Flushing—as well as a growing development hub in Taipei, Taiwan, uP continues to expand its global reach while staying deeply connected to the communities it serves. From hospitality and fine dining to retail, wholesale, travel, and entertainment, uP proudly supports businesses across all 50 states.

We’re excited to connect with fellow industry leaders at CelebrASIAN 2026—where opportunities are built, partnerships are formed, and growth happens.

📍 June 2–4, 2026
📍 Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel | Plano, TX

Don’t miss your chance to be part of it.
Secure your spot today—register now:
https://celebrasianconference.com/register

04/22/2026

🌟 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗔𝗖𝗖 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗢𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟲!🌟
A big thank you to everyone who joined 𝗨𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗔𝗖𝗖 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙐𝙣𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙: 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙌𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝘼𝙣𝙨𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙇𝙞𝙫𝙚. We loved the engagement and thoughtful questions from the small business community.

🎤 Huge thanks to 𝗔𝗺𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀, VP, Business Banking Relationship Manager III, and 𝗝𝗲𝗳𝗳 𝗞𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗶𝗱𝘁, Senior Vice President-SBA Group Sales Manager at Old National Bank, for sharing practical, real-world insights to help small businesses navigate banking, access capital, and grow with confidence.

🔗 𝗥𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: https://youtu.be/mdAAGKwicZQ

If you have any follow-up questions or would like to continue the conversation, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].

💬 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿?
Drop it in the comments—we’d love to hear from you!

Business Express: Banking, Unfiltered: Your Every Questions Answered Live