About this Event
Each year, the Asian Chamber Foundation hosts a business conference to educate and provide opportunities of trade through educational workshops. We are excited to have various industry leaders discuss topics ranging the supply chain, marketing, accounting, labor and technology. We will also have a supplier diversity panel with buyers and managers from various organizations speaking on how to be seen and heard. Regional businesses are encouraged to attend.
2025 ANNUAL ASIAN CHAMBER BUSINESS CONFERENCE and LENDER MATCHMAKING
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2025 | West Houston Institute, 2811 Hayes Rd, Houston, TX 77082
- 08:30am – 09:00am Registration
- 09:00am – 12:00pm Business Conference
- 12:30pm – 3:00pm Lender Matchmaking* (Administered by U.S. Small Business Administration)
- 12:30pm – 1:30pm Civic Engagement Presentation
ACC Business Conference and Lender Matchmaking: www.asianchamberfoundation.org/conference
EXTRA EVENT on Sept 12 - Asian Chamber Business Expo and Rising 10 Awards Luncheon (Friday, September 12, 2025): www.asianchamberfoundation.org/expo
Government and Partners: Small Business Administration (SBA), SCORE, SBDC, US Department of Labor, City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity
Sponsorship Opportunities Available: www.asianchamberfoundation.org/bcsponsorship
WHY ATTEND?
Grow Your Business in the Ever-Changing Business Climate. Be immerse in a conference to learn and collaborate on sharing ideas and best practices among business owners. Create business opportunities among the other attendees.
WHAT YOU WILL GET OUT OF THE ANNUAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE
- Understand how to do business and develop business relationships with corporations and government agencies
- Hear from Supplier Diversity Managers on how certifications made a difference
- Develop strategic connections and broaden professional relationships
- Engage with business owners and representatives of Chambers of Commerce
- Grow your enterprise by hearing executives discuss strategic planning and entrepreneurship
Topics Covered:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Business Resiliency
- Economic Outlook
- Labor Laws
- Sales/Marketing
- Supply Chain
- Tax Laws
- Technology
*Pitch Your Business’ Financial Needs to SBA-Approved Lenders
The Lender Matchmaking will be administered by the SBA where you will fill a form onsite to be match with the 15+ Lenders. These are lending institutions that lend in the Houston District including traditional lenders, credit unions, microlenders, and certified minority development institutions will be on hand to meet with existing and start-up business owners to discuss funding for small businesses.
*NOTE: Registration for the Lender Matchmaking (Aug 15) begins at 12:00pm, appointments are made 1st come 1st serve basis. One-on-one sessions begin at 12:30pm and conclude at 3:00pm. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
West Houston Institute, 2811 Hayes Road, Houston, United States
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