Asian Chamber Foundation - Business Conference and Lender Matchmaking

Event description

Each year, the Asian Chamber Foundation hosts a business conference to educate and provide opportunities of trade through educational workshops. 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.

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 Houston District Office where you will fill a form onsite to be matched with the 15+ Lenders. These are lending institutions that lend in the Houston District area 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 16) begins at 12:00pm, appointments are made on a 1st come 1st serve basis. One-on-one sessions begin at 12:30pm and conclude at 3:00pm. 

*Boxed lunch will be provided for those who attend BOTH business conference and lenders matchmaking. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.