Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce

On September 25 in Alexandria, we at the Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible Sponsor, McGuireWoods Consulting, as well as our partners, distinguished speakers, special guests, volunteers, and members. Your active participation and support made VACC's 14th Annual Statewide Policy NOVA event at Washington University of Science and Technology (WUST) a true success with 100+ Attendees. https://lnkd.in/eFREvrNH ****************************** THANK YOU, SPEAKERS! Atty James Dyke, McGuireWoods Consulting U.S. Congressman Gerry Connolly Dr. Mark Robinson, Ph.D. MBA Dr. Hyun Lee, EdD Lee Mr. Scott Hauf, WUST Career Center Director Mr. Jose Ortega US Congressman Don Beyer Prince William County Supervisor Victor Angry Mr. Christopher Clemente, CEO, Comstock Commissioner Gary Pan, DOLI Senator Dave Marsden Senator Stella Pekarsky Fairfax County Clerk of the Court Chris Falcon Fairfax County Supervisor Pat Herrity Felicea C.Meyer-DeLoatch ****************************** Thank you, Partners: Ms. Kee Jun, President, CAPAVA Dr. Connie Park, President, Make Us Visible, Virginia Mr. Jose Ortega, WUST ****************************** Thank you, Special Guests: Ms. Srilekha Reddy Palle, Chairperson, VA Asian Advisory Board Mr. Harold Pyon, Asian Community Affairs Advisor, Attorney General Jason Miyares Office

HOT FROM THE PRESS! Here is a special invitation from all 4 local governments: Program Overview The 2024 Regional Government Purchasing Expo offers a one-stop experience for businesses, new and established, to meet with Purchasing Buyers, Directors, and key department personnel for professional and construction services from four localities: Henrico County, Hanover County, Chesterfield County, and the City of Richmond. Purchasing Directors will share information about the procurement process to help business representatives understand the process and be prepared for the next opportunity to bid on a local government solicitation. A keynote speaker will present for both sessions. The morning session focuses on Purchasing processes and the afternoon session focusses on Purchasing Construction. All businesses are invited to the event and will be able to network throughout the event with the Buyers, end-users, Directors, and county and state representatives. Register today! https://lnkd.in/eB3QHZfG In addition: Henrico Purchasing website link:  https://lnkd.in/e2DtEAT9  also directs businesses to the registration site! Cost: $25. Deadline to register: Oct 8. REGIONAL PROCUREMENT EVENT October 16, 2024 * 8:45 am to 3:30 pm HENRICO SPORTS AND EVENTS CENTER ADDRESS: 1, ALL STARS BLVD, GLEN ALLEN, VA VACC is the official Voice of Asian American Businesses: View some of our events across Virginia at:  Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce’s albums | Flickr

VACC will be hosting the October Lunch & Learn 2 Connect event on October 8, 2024. Come join us as we hear from our incredible speaker, Farrah Massenberg! The event will be held virtually, with free admission for paying VACC members! ($10 fee for general admission). We can't wait to see you there! Register today at: https://lnkd.in/eV7jutZq

Learn more about our upcoming October event, Lunch & Learn 2 Connect!

Sept 15, 2024- Today, The United States reclaimed the Solheim Cup for the first time in seven years with a 15 ½ - 12 ½ victory over the Europeans at the beautiful Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville and Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce personnel was there to join the Prince William Economic Development and Tourism to cheer Team USA. The Asian American Lilia Vu sealed the win for the Americans, making Team USA emerging victorious. This victory marked the first time Team USA had claimed the trophy since 2017. The trade association is proud to come support the County with Christina Winn, EDA Executive Director, Neabsco District Supervisor Victor S. Angry, Trevor Johnson, PhD, CEcD, Deputy Director, EDA staff, and several major businesses we met from KPMG US, Microsoft at the County's hospitality suite.

Click here to view next week's virtual event! https://lnkd.in/ew5VhCEX

Connect with business leaders directly at Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce's series of nine 60-minute monthly webinars , our "Virtual Lunch and Learn 2 Connect" sessions, starting Tuesday September 17. This event is FREE for current paying VACC members, and VACC friends who receive direct email invitation. Admission cost of $10 for public/out-of-network attendees Register at: https://lnkd.in/eTtWkYKg

Join us at the Asian American Policy Forum NOVA 2024! Hear from Speakers US Congressman Don Beyer, Delegate Holly Seibold, and more! See you at the Washington University of Science and Technology on September 25, 2024 at 6pm. Register at: https://lnkd.in/ek-hTTHr We look forward to seeing you there!

Click here to see Korean language article published today, Thursday Sept 5, 2024 from Annandale, Virginia: VA 아시안상공회의소 25일 아태계 비즈니스 포럼 - 미주 한국일보 (koreatimes.com) Thank you to Deputy Editor Chang Yul Lee of the The Korea Times Dc for writing about our upcoming Asian American Policy Summit to be held on September 25 in Alexandria! https://lnkd.in/ek-hTTHr The paper is a Korean-language newspaper based in Annandale, the center of the Korean community in Northern Virginia. Its parent company is based in Los Angeles with local editions in major American cities. It publishes a full-color edition of 48 pages and has a readership of over 25,000 subscribers. Mr. Lee covers a wide range of topics, from the economy to education, with every story having a connection to Korea.

Join us in #Alexandria on September 25 for the 15th Asian American Policy Summit, hosted by the Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the COALITION OF ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICANS INC (CAPAVA) and Make Us Visible, #Virginia Chapter. Our upcoming Fall Policy event is supported by McGuireWoods Consulting and it will be hosted at the Washington University of Science and Technology (WUST). We are honored to welcome U.S. Congressman Don Beyer as this year's NOVA Policy event keynote speaker, along with 10 local, state, and federal policymakers from across the political spectrum, as well as top industry and business leaders from the #NorthernVirginia region. #VAAsianChamberPolicyForum #AAPIcommunity #AAPIsmallbusiness #Asianbusinessexpansion #NOVAregionalecosystem #AAPIexistingindustrygrowth #AsianAmericancommunityissues #Asianentrepreneurshipdevelopment #AAPICommunitygrowth #NOVAeconomicopportunity #NOVAregionalsustainability #VirginiaAsianChamberOfCommerce #Highereducation #Kto12 #Secondaryeducation #LEPS #Worforcepotentials #Skillstraining #Smallbusinesssafety #AAPIcommunityhealth #Mentalhealth #Housing