Business Leadership Series – Asian Chamber of Commerce

Business Leadership Series 2026

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Unlocking Capital: How Franchisees Finance Sustainable Growth

Date: Thursday, April 9 @ 8:30-10:00am
Location: Beyond Flex Space, 9800 Richmond Avenue, Suite 500, Houston, TX 77042

This workshop is designed to help franchisees understand how to access the right capital to support expansion and long-term growth. Participants will gain practical insights into financing options such as traditional lending, SBA programs, and alternative capital sources, as well as what lenders look for when evaluating franchise businesses.

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Presenters:

Yon Seo
Enterprise Business Development Officer
Bank of America

Yon has been supporting business owners and entrepreneurs throughout her 20 + years career in banking. Since joining Bank of America in January of 2016, her primary focus is business banking and commercial lending.

Currently she serves as an Enterprise Business Development Officer (EBDO) working across multiple states in the central division of the US. She partner closely with the Business Banking Relationship Managers to help franchisee’s access to capital to support expansion and long term growth. She is an active member of the Asian Leadership Network in North Texas. Her passion for business is deeply personal. Her parents owned multiple businesses throughout her childhood. Growing up in entrepreneurship shaped her appreciation for the challenges and rewards of business ownership. She treats her clients and partners as if they are family and that’s is what makes the true difference!

Janean Germany
Regional Business Development Officer
Bank of America

Janean has been supporting business owners and entrepreneurs throughout her 38-year career in banking. Since joining Bank of America in January of 2025, her primary focus is franchise lending.

Currently she serves as a Regional Business Development Officer (RBDO) working across Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana. She helps franchisee’s access capital to support expansion and long-term growth. She is an active member of the International Franchise Association and has almost completed the program to become a Certified Franchise Executive.

Building Strong Practices: Smart Financial Strategies for Healthcare Professionals

Date: Wedensday, June 24 @ 8:30-10:00am
Location: TBD

This practical workshop is designed for healthcare professionals who want to start, grow, or strengthen their practices with confidence. Attendees will gain clear, straightforward guidance on navigating complex financial decisions—from startup and expansion financing to long‑term planning.

Presenters:

Alex Anaya
Enterprise Business Development Officer
Bank of America

Alex Anaya is an Enterprise Business Development Officer supporting the Houston and Austin markets with Bank of America’s Practice Solutions team. With more than 20 years of experience in banking, he began his career as a teller and worked his way through various roles serving individuals and business owners. Today, he partners closely with medical, dental, and veterinary professionals to help them start, grow, and finance their practices. Alex is passionate about simplifying complex financial decisions, providing clear guidance, and building long-term relationships based on trust. He believes success comes from consistency, communication, and showing up as a reliable partner for the communities he serves.

Navigating Government Contracts: Insight, Strategy, and Competitive Advantage

Date: Wednesday, September 16 @ 8:30-10:00am
Location: TBD

Navigating government contracts takes specialized expertise and unwavering focus. Learn to interpret contracts, find new perspectives and keep up with changing legislation. You’ll gain access to insights, relationships and intelligence that can give you a competitive edge.

Presenters:

Ricardo Monroy
VP, Sr. Business Development Officer Government Contracting
Bank of America

I spent over 18 years in the Air Force, first as active duty, and then as a government civilian (civil service), a majority of that time as a Warranted Contracting Officer and Program Manager.

I can leverage my experience with government contracts, and my understanding of how the government thinks about contracts and proposals, to further the relationships with GovCon clients.

My detailed knowledge of the contracting process, and how a Government Contracting Officer thinks and makes decisions can be vital to the GovCon clients, in how they approach responding to RFPs and how they perform their services for the government over the long haul.