Posts with the category “around-the-chamber”

Current COVID-19 Testing Site (Updated) Resources in getting testing and list of sites.  Read More

Join us for a wonderful webinar give by Past President of Houston Minority Supplier Development Council, Richard A. Huenber on "Winning More Businesses For Your Business". Tuesday, June 30th at 2pm CST.  Read More

The July 15 #IRS tax filing and payment deadline is approaching. Some should plan on scheduling multiple payments now: https://go.usa.gov/xwMME #COVIDreliefIRS#IRS reminder for individuals and businesses: 2019 income tax liabilities and postponed April / June estimated tax payments are now due July 15, 2020. See how to schedule these at: https://go.usa.gov/xwMME #COVIDreliefIRSIf you owe #IRS 2019...  Read More

Philippine IT-Business Processing Outsourcing Opportunities: Global Business Processes Powered by the Philippines" on 01 July 2020, 6:00PM CST.The webinar will highlight how the industry made an easy transition to adapt to the evolving global situation and translate unpredictable challenges into robust industry. The discussion will be anchored in the industry's capacity to cope with the impact of ...  Read More

Access Granted: Small Business Resources Webinar Ep.4Access Granted! Join us for a webinar on how to access resources during COVID-19. Webinar panelists will give valuable tips on how to utilize social media to digitally market and grow your business and customer base as well as how to financially prepare your business to withstand uncertain economic times....  Read More

The government is approaching the 4th Quarter and Fiscal Year end. Most Federal spending takes place in the last 3 months of the fiscal year July to September. Methods to streamline/accelerate acquisitions are going to play a key role in enabling the government to reach their end of year procurement goals. Get the latest from key government experts on their requirements and gaps. ...  Read More

Join us for updates from the CDC (Center for Disease and Prevention) on the COVID-19 response, including new resources for event planners and businesses.  Read More

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"Contract Compliance ABC's" Join us in this webinar/teleconference, we will discuss:  Learn How Serious We Are About Small Business Compliance: Small Business Goals  Prompt Payments  Invoicing  Contractor Utilization Plan     (CUP)  Letter of Intent  Complete Paper Work Contractor Utilization Plan Pledge Business Assurance Statement Tomorrow, Thursday June 25, 2020 10am - 11:30am ...  Read More

Celebrate the outstanding achievements of minority entrepreneurs, organizations and individuals that have demonstrated their commitment to advancing minority business enterprises by submitting a nomination, today! To nominate the businesses that have been pushing the needle of success forward, please visit the MED Week website (https://medweek.mbda.gov), no later than July 15, 2020....  Read More

Register for the ACC Learning - Actionable Supply Chain Data and Sourcing Opportunities from Thomas. Tuesday June 23 @ 2-3pm CST Hear a report from one of the trust names of Supply Chain publications, THOMAS. Listen to Cathy Ma, Director of User Acquisition give a report on the global and local supply chain and how companies are looking for new opportunities for sourcing supplies during COVID-19.  Read More

View the SBA Webinar Schedule for June 22-26. You can view it directly by clicking here.  Read More

Updated: Under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) created by the CARES Act, loans may be forgiven if borrowers use the proceeds to maintain their payrolls and pay other specified expenses. Congress recently changed the rules regarding loan forgiveness. The Treasury Department and Small Business Administration are responsible for updating the application form and instructions for loan forgiveness. You can find the most up-to-date information here.  Read More

Funded by The CARES ACT, the Fort Bend County Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program is a collective effort to provide grants up to $10,000 to as many small businesses as possible. These supplemental funds are designed to help the most vulnerable businesses get through the next days and weeks. They cannot cover all expenses but are intended to bridge the most immediate financial needs.  Read More

The Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance application portal is now open to all eligible small businesses, non-profits, and agricultural businesses impacted by COVID-19. To further meet the needs of U.S. small businesses and non-profits, the U.S. Small Business Administration reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts due to COVID-19 today.  Read More

The U.S. Chamber’s International Policy Coalition for Sustainable Growth is hosting an international event on June 16th with business leaders and government officials focused on advancing an environmentally-sustainable economic growth agenda in the wake of COVID-19.  Read More

The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, issued new and revised guidance for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). This guidance implements the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA), signed into law by President Trump on June 5, 2020, and expands eligibility for businesses with owners who have past felony convictions.  Read More

APIAVote's 2020 Presidential Town Hall. The event will feature the Trump and Biden campaigns and will center around how these candidates will address important issues such as healthcare, education, the economy, and gun control, to the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community  Read More

Please join the COVID-19 Partner Call for updates on the COVID-19 response, including new resources for agricultural workers and the general public.  Read More

Please join Dan, Justin Lurie, Dr. Steve Lawrence, and Dr. Emily Williams Knight while they discuss policies affecting small businesses and what the future holds for both businesses and business-goers. The zoom webinar will take place at 10:00 a.m. CT on Wednesday, June 17th.   Read More

This webinar will provide an update on the largest of the business programs conducted by the Census Bureau, the Economic Census. The status of the release of the local area data for the Accommodation and Food Services sector (NAICS code 72) will be discussed, as will some key findings to date. Finally, the webinar will provide tips and tricks on how best to access these data on data.census.gov and...  Read More

The President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (PAC-AAPI) would like to invite you to join a virtual AAPI Business Town Hall on Thursday, June 11, 2020 to discuss concerns from AAPI business owners.   Read More

Learn how to do business with Metro's Human Resources and Benefits Department  Read More

CDC - Please join our weekly partner call for updates on the COVID-19 response, including new resources for businesses, manufacturing, and the general public.  Read More

Did you know that June is National Safety Month? As many states move to reopen businesses affected during COVID-19, it's important to follow safety guidelines to keep your employees and customers safe. Take the time to review safety resources from the CDC when reopening your business.  Read More

Signed into law, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act made significant changes to PPP. Here are more details on the seven provisions of this new law:  Read More

A joint webinar by experts from China, Canada, Singapore and the United States to talk about Overcoming Challenges of COVID-19 and Evolving Opportunities in the Post-Pandemic Era.  Read More

On behalf of Asian American Unity Coalition, I would like to invite you to sign up join our upcoming webinar AAPI Solidarity: Building the American Dream.  Read More

We would like to invite our partners and small business community: Rebecca Schultz, Faculty for the 10,000 Small Businesses program, Founder and Executive Loan Consultant at Synerlock Corporation will devote an entire webinar to PPP Loan Forgiveness. Seats are limited so reserve your virtual seat today!  Read More

APPLY FOR YOUR SBA PPP LOAN NOW!!! SMALL BUSINESSES AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. Especially those in Third Ward are invited to: FREE VIRTUAL TRAINING SESSIONS ON HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY APPLY FOR LOANS THROUGH THE FEDERAL PAYROLL, PROTECTION, PROGRAM (PPP). GET ALL OF YOUR PPP QUESTIONS ANSWERED!  Read More

The US DOT of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization invites you to participate in its virtual session for important information about updates in the DBE/ACDBE program, together with Access to Capital Resources.  Read More

We are excited and honored to have Governor Greg Abbott join us for opening remarks as we discuss recovery resources for Texas small businesses. COVID-19 has significantly impacted our state’s small business community. As our economy continues the reopening process, small businesses will play a vital role in creating jobs and stimulating our economy. That’s why we are focused on helping businesses find innovative strategies and solutions to successfully navigate the road ahead.  Read More

The Asian Chamber Mobile APP is now available in the APP Store. Please download the APP to stay up to date and access all the Business resources at your fingertips. Get notifications, find the latest Members offerings and search our Business Directory.  Read More

Did you know that patents offer country-by-country protection? Learn how to protect your intellectual property in foreign jurisdictions. The USPTO's International Patent Legal Administration will host a two-hour seminar on considerations and options for filing foreign patent applications.  Read More

Please join us for our 2020 AAPI Business Virtual Networking Event, honoring Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, on May 28, 2020 at 3pm CST.  Read More

ACE NextGen, the millennial AAPI National Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship, is hosting an all day virtual event to help AAPI entrepreneurs recover from the pandemic. AAPI owned small businesses, which represent 27% of small business revenue in the USA, have been hard-hit by the economic downturn and the racism ensuing from COVID-19. With our event RE:Launching Asian American’s Businesses, we aim to help our business community by providing free workshops, business presentations and a roadmap to recovery.   Read More

Join us on Facebook Live for a Zoom Panel Discussion discussing the rise of Hate Crimes during the pandemic emergency. This Panel is hosted by Fort Bend County District Attorney Brian M. Middleton and the Fort Bend County District Attorney Brian Middleton Citizens’ Engagement Working Group.  Read More

Asian American organizations and communities in Greater Houston launches "Asian Americans Salute Frontline Heroes" Campaign to deliver 15,000 meals to Houston's first responders and frontline healthcare workers. We appreciate your generous support! #TakeUsToYourTable  Read More

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is designed for business owners who have a business poised for growth. We look for applicants who are passionate about growing their business, creating jobs in their communities, and who generally meet these criteria.   Read More

As ABC13 Houston continues to chronicle the effects of COVID-19 across southeast Texas, Eyewitness News will focus on how the pandemic has affected our Asian community in a new one-hour virtual town hall. The town hall will be presented Thursday, May 21 at 7 p.m. CST on ABC13.com, the ABC13 news app, Facebook Live, YouTube, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV and Roku.  Read More