February 2024 Recap!

February was an exciting month for us as we welcomed David Oh as our new President & CEO to lead the chamber. With his vast leadership experiences and passion, we are confident that he will not only help us grow our mission but also AAPI businesses and communities in the city. He believes that "by strengthening the weak part, the whole is benefitted, and by making the strong part stronger, the weak part is benefitted. Strengthening both weak and strong businesses among the diverse AAPI communities will benefit everyone in our region".

We met with business partners and visited several businesses this month to gain a better understanding of their challenges and how we can serve them effectively. Below is a list of the businesses and partners we met with:

• Asian American news media organizations 
• Makellos President and Co-Founders, Calvin and Perry Poon
• Durato USA President, Jae Pyon.
•  AAPI Food & Beverage Association 
• The 21st Century America-Korea-China Leaders Society event with Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele.
• Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick
• Tony Ceballos, Director, International Trade Administration.
• Meet and support local small businesses in the neighborhood. 

We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for AAPI-owned businesses to help them succeed and flourish.