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Friday, May 10, 2024Verizon Small Business Digital Ready
National ACE has teamed up with Verizon to deliver personalized tools for small businesses like yours to succeed in today's digital world. Learning modules, expert coaching, peer networking, and more—it's all here, and it’s all part of our goal to provide resources to help one million small businesses thrive in the digital economy. Register now for our free online curriculum and move your business forward. The Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grant is part of Verizon's Commitment to give small
Friday, May 10, 2024White House Announcing Theme for 2024 AANHPI Heritage Month
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) and the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center are proud to present our joint 2024 theme for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Heritage Month: “Bridging Histories, Shaping Our Future.” Since the late 1970s, our country has recognized the invaluable contributions of AA and NHPI communities each May. For more than a decade, the Smithsonian Asian
Tuesday, May 07, 2024APACC's Gala Honors AAPI Community
As the supplier diversity administrator for Forvia, one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, Lisa Loomisa is always on the lookout for minority businesses with which Forvia can partner. She had a target-rich environment Saturday, when the Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce hosted its 23rd annual gala at the MGM Grand in Detroit. More than 500 people were in attendance for the annual gala, designed to help recognize Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and support businesses
Tuesday, May 07, 2024$50 Million Federal Grant to Bolster Clean Energy Transition
Vice President Kamala Harris and Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II announced federal and state partnerships that will further position Michigan as a national leader in the clean energy transition and ensure the state remains the engine of the American auto industry. At Michigan’s request, the U.S. Department of Energy will design a $50 million Small Supplier Grant Program for auto suppliers that are transitioning to electric vehicles. The DOE, along with the U.S. Department of Labor, will also designate
Tuesday, May 07, 2024GM Announces Leadership Transition at GM China
SHANGHAI – General Motors today announced Steve Hill, currently vice president, global commercial operations, will succeed GM executive vice president and president, GM China, Julian Blissett, effective June 1. Blissett has decided to retire from GM after a distinguished global career with the company, having led GM China through a period of significant growth and change in the domestic industry and navigating the COVID pandemic. “Julian has laid important foundations for GM to continue to build on our
Tuesday, May 07, 2024MAPAAC statement on the swearing-in of Mai Xiong
Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission (MAPAAC) would like to formally acknowledge the swearing-in of Mai Xiong as a Michigan State Representative in the 102nd Legislature of the Michigan House of Representatives. Representative Xiong will serve the constituents of House District 13, which includes Warren and parts of Detroit. Mai Xiong's recent election victory in the special election, which restored a two-seat majority for Democrats in the House, represents a significant moment in Michigan's
Monday, May 06, 2024Gov Whitmer Signs Proclamation Declaring May as AAPI Heritage Month
LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a proclamation marking May as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in Michigan. “Michigan is a beacon of opportunity where people from all over the world came to for economic opportunity and success,” said Governor Whitmer. “In Michigan, we not only value and respect our differences, but we embrace them. During AAPI Heritage Month, we celebrate our state’s strong, vibrant Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander
Thursday, May 02, 2024May is Small Business Month
May is Small Business Month, but the Michigan Economic Development Corporation celebrates the contributions of small businesses all year long. While the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) recognizes and supports Michigan’s small businesses year-round, Small Business Month – celebrated annually during the month of May – is an opportunity to put a bigger spotlight on these important fixtures in our state. As the connective thread of our communities, small businesses are also critical to
Wednesday, May 01, 2024White House Proclamation on AANHPI Heritage Month
This month, we celebrate the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) communities, whose ingenuity, grit, and perseverance have pushed our great American experiment forward. From Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders whose ancestors have called their lands home for hundreds of years to Asian immigrants who have newly arrived and those whose families have been here for generations — AA and NHPI heritage has long been a part of the history of our great country and a defining
Wednesday, May 01, 2024AAPISTRONG Restaurant Fund
The AAPISTRONG Restaurant Fund, made possible by the Grubhub Community Fund, is designed to benefit Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander-owned restaurants across the country. With the industry facing ongoing economic challenges, the AAPISTRONG Restaurant Fund is available to help under-resourced restaurants respond to supply chain disruptions, increased inventory costs, workforce development, and safety for their employees. Funding will allow AAPI restaurateurs to take their business to
Monday, April 29, 2024Officials Confident NFL Draft Exceeded Economic Impact Estimates
More than 775,000 people crowded into the streets of downtown Detroit over the weekend, a record for NFL Draft attendance. Some 34 million watched television coverage of the first night of the draft Thursday. And, when all is said and done, officials are confident the economic impact on the city will easily exceed the pre-draft prediction of between $150 million and $175 million. Put together, it was enough for Mayor Mike Duggan and other officials to take a victory lap at a post-draft press conference
Wednesday, April 10, 2024NFL Draft in Detroit: A Big Catch with a Bigger Impact
The NFL Draft in Detroit shows how events can support communities and their local businesses. Hundreds of thousands of football fans and members of the media will descend upon Detroit for the 2024 NFL Draft this April, generating hundreds of millions in economic impact and putting Detroit on display for the world to see. This exposure makes the NFL Draft in Detroit more than just a football event. It's a case study of using exciting experiences to keep communities vibrant. Events can showcase a
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