ACE NextGen Houston Speaker Series is a monthly series hosted on the last Thursday of each month bringing in entrepreneurs to share their experience, skills, knowledge and wisdom. The roughly one hour moderated talk or presentation will be preceded and followed by open networking.
The event aims to strengthen partnerships among law enforcement agencies, government officials, and the local business community to enhance public safety, prevent crime, and promote economic resilience. Through open dialogue, collaborative problem-solving, and resource sharing, this symposium will tackle key issues including crime prevention, business security, and legal protections.
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.
Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to pitch financing needs to multiple lenders in scheduled, one-on-one 15 minute sessions! Appointments are scheduled 1st come, 1st served.
Join our Monthly Meetup to learn about ACC Membership. This is a step-by-step guide to maximize your chamber membership and help use it to grow your business. Learn about the Chamber's mission, values, structure and our programs and events in 2025. This is free and open to members and non-members.
Join us in celebrating Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2025 in Houston.
Let us celebrate our AANHPI Community together and mingle at our exclusive May Networking Night on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Momentum BMW (9570 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074)
Join us in honoring our Scholarship Awards 2025 Recipients on June 6, 2025. This is our annual awards will provide financial scholarships deserving and academically oriented graduating High School Seniors in the Greater Houston area to aid in furthering their education.
Join us for an insightful day focused on the essential strategies for protecting your intellectual property. Learn about the latest resources, tools, and best practices to safeguard your creative assets. Whether you're an entrepreneur, inventor, or business leader, this conference will equip you with the knowledge to secure your ideas and innovations.
Join us for a memorable evening celebrating the rich history and evolution of Houston’s Chinatown and Asiatown. Held at the Shanghai Restaurant in Houston's iconic Diho Square in Asiatown, this special event brings together food, history, and community in an intimate setting.
Harris County’s Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity (DEEO) is dedicated to driving local economic development and creating sustainable opportunities for Houston’s diverse business community. As part of this commitment, we’re excited to announce a series of impactful webinars and classes taking place this May! Each event is designed to help build capacity, strengthen competitiveness, and support your professional and business growth—particularly for those interested in contracting with Harris County.
ACE NextGen Houston Speaker Series is a monthly series hosted on the last Thursday of each month bringing in entrepreneurs to share their experience, skills, knowledge and wisdom. The roughly one hour moderated talk or presentation will be preceded and followed by open networking.
Getting Ready for Hurricane Season - Learn what CenterPoint Energy is doing to improve their public and customer communications and strengthening their resiliency. CenterPoint Energy Disaster Preparedness Webinars. Our next webinar is being held this Thursday, May 8th at 5:30 p.m. in Vietnamese.
We are awarding over $250,000 in monetary grants to 15 small businesses to empower small business growth.
How many ways could a $25,000 grant help your business?
Let us know by applying for a Small Business Grant from Amazon Business. One grand prize recipient will receive a $25,000 monetary grant plus additional prizes.
Doing Business with TxDOT is an event series hosted by the TxDOT Civil Rights Division in partnership with local district offices. These events serve as a platform for connecting DBEs with TxDOT and industry personnel. Attendees will hear from key district officials about upcoming projects, the DBE program, the certification process, and compliance information. They will also engage with prime contractors and fellow DBEs, gaining insights into their experiences and collaboration with TxDOT.
HAAPIFEST (Houston Asian American Pacific Islander Film Festival), which will run May 30 through June 15. For over 20 years, we have been showcasing AAPI narratives and filmmakers in Houston, ranging from Sundance hits to local homegrown stories.
As part of the Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital Campus Expansion, we are hosting an official Call to Artists Educational Session. This is your opportunity to ask questions, gain insight, and understand how to participate in a historic project that will uplift and reflect our diverse community.
We’re so excited to invite you to the Project EmpowerHER Pitch Competition. We’re partnering with Comerica this Saturday and would love to have you come by! A celebration of young Asian women stepping into their power as future business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders.
Join Us for 2025 Apprenticeship Day! We're bringing together industry leaders, apprentices, educators, and workforce professionals to discuss the power of apprenticeships in shaping the future workforce.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with key players in the apprenticeship ecosystem and explore career pathways that benefit both young professionals and industries.
Attend the Houston Airport 2025 Industry Day to get information about different projects soon to be released by HAS. Take advantage of this time to network and collaborate with industry professionals, project stakeholders, and key decision-makers within Houston Airports.
On behalf of Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones, we are thrilled to invite you to join us on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the First Annual Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration at John Paul Landing Cricket Grounds, located at 24502 West Road, Cypress, TX 77433.
Are you looking for expert guidance, funding opportunities, and tools to help grow your small business? The Verizon Small Business Digital Ready platform is here to support your entrepreneurial journey—at no cost to you.
Join us for an update on the U.S. economic and business landscape. Barnes & Thornburg attorneys Naomi Kwang, Clinton Yu, Mercedes Badia-Tavas, and Maggi Lazarus invite you for an informative discussion on what current developments mean to companies, especially those in China and Southeast Asia
Join us for an insightful day focused on the essential strategies for protecting your intellectual property. Learn about the latest resources, tools, and best practices to safeguard your creative assets. Whether you're an entrepreneur, inventor, or business leader, this conference will equip you with the knowledge to secure your ideas and innovations.
Join the CenterPoint Energy Disaster Preparedness Webinar being held next week- April 24th at 5:30 p.m. in Mandarin. Learn how to prepare ahead of the hurricane season.