GAACC NEWS ARCHIVE
GAACC Newsletter April 25, 2026
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A Message From The Chair-Elect
Read the Message from GAACC Chair-elect David Teo where he announces the appointment of four new outstanding leaders to our Advisory Board!
Note From The CEO: Asia x Austin
This idea of transformation is top of mind as I think about our Chamber’s mission to create abundant economic opportunity for our members.
Note From The CEO: MOMENTUM
Our mission for the year ahead is clear: we will expand collaborations, deepen member engagement, support Austin’s economic growth and resilience, and drive plans to further expand our city’s international profile.
Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce Announces David Teo as Chair Elect and Appoints Mick Hawton to Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce (GAACC) is pleased to announce two significant appointments to its leadership team.
Austin’s Asian Chamber Recognizes Local Leaders and Businesses at the 2025 GAACC Business Awards
The Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce (GAACC) presented the 2025 GAACC Business Awards to eight area businesses and individuals on November 15th at the organization’s annual Ovation gala.
TxDOT CIO Anh Selissen to Keynote GAACC’s 2025 Ovation Gala: “Illuminate The Night”
The Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce (GAACC) is proud to announce that Anh Selissen, the transformative Chief Information Officer for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), will be the keynote speaker for the 2025 Ovation Gala.
Austin’s Asian Chamber Announces Second Cohort of the GAACC Leadership Accelerator
The Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce (GAACC) is proud to announce the second cohort to join its prestigious GAACC Leadership Accelerator, an annual program dedicated to empowering high-potential business, civic, and corporate professional leaders within the Central Texas Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.
NightMarket.fun Announces Extensive Vendor Lineup for Cedar Park Festival
NightMarket.fun, in partnership with the City of Cedar Park, is thrilled to announce the extensive and diverse lineup of vendors for its festival event on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Lakeline Park.
Cedar Park to Partner and Host the Return of NightMarket.Fun
The City of Cedar Park is proud to partner and host the return of NightMarket.Fun, a vibrant one-day cultural festival taking place on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
Note From The CEO: You’re Invited to Austin Asian Impact Day 2025
SPECIAL INVITATION: Please join us on May 20, for our 2025 Asian Impact Day! We have a very special day planned for the community…
2025 AAPI Heritage Month Activities
With AAPI Heritage Month bringing fun and exciting cultural events across Central Texas, it can be hard to keep track of everything going on. Check out our list and you won’t miss a thing!
Note From The CEO: Your Voice is Vital – Make It Heard
We need your help to shape the future and be heard. Please complete the Impact Survey!
A Message From The Chair – Be Seen and Be Heard With Us in the Year of the Snake!
Here at the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce, we are incredibly excited about 2025 and passionately digging into preparations for another full and amazing year.
2025 Lunar New Year Activities
With Lunar New Year bringing fun and exciting cultural events across Central Texas, it can be hard to keep track of everything going on. Check out our list and you won’t miss a thing!
Note From The CEO: We Leveled Up In 2024!
As we close out the year and look ahead to 2025, I want to thank you for your support and for being an important part of our fast-growing and amazing community. I hope you have had a successful 2024 and that your year is coming to a satisfying close. At the Asian Chamber, we are furiously planning 2025 but I wanted to take a moment to reflect on this past year and give you perhaps a glimpse of what’s ahead…
Austin’s Asian Chamber Recognizes Local Leaders and Businesses
The Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce (GAACC) presented the 2024 GAACC Business Awards to six area businesses and individuals at the organization’s annual Ovation gala,
Austin’s Asian Chamber Honors “Dear Asian Americans” Host Jerry Won
Won to appear live in Austin at the Ovation gala on November 16th.
A Message From The Chair – Our Board of Directors Is G-R-O-W-I-N-G
I am pleased to announce that GAACC has added seven new members to our Board of Directors, growing the Board to a new total of 19 dynamic and thoughtful business leaders.
Let’s Welcome Our First GAACC Leadership Accelerator Cohort!
The GAACC Leadership Accelerator is an all-new, immersive program focused on empowering high-potential AAPI business and civic leaders in Austin. Six young leaders were selected following a straightforward but rigorous application process. Our sincerest welcome goes out to these dynamic and impactful individuals!
Project Rebuild Small Business Grant & Assistance Program
In partnership with the Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC), we invite all Austin-area AAPI-owned small businesses to apply for a $3,000 grant.
A Conversation With Mathnasium’s Aileen Yu
We caught up recently with Aileen Yu, Founder of Mathnasium Southpark Meadows, to chat about what inspires her in business.
Note From The CEO: Austin’s Future Leaders
As we know so well, young AAPI professionals and entrepreneurs – our “next generation” – are a critical element in our community’s vibrancy and our ability to impact and influence the future. Supporting and even accelerating the development of young leaders and entrepreneurs is a critical piece of the Asian Chamber’s work. We’re stepping up our focus in this area.
Join Us For Small Business Summer!
Summer has begun and the GAACC is offering a series of informative and useful opportunities for you to grow your small business!
“Night Market” Unveils Stellar Lineup: A Fusion of Culinary Delights and Asian Cultural Extravaganza
Night Market Comes to East Austin’s Distribution Hall on May 25th
AAPI Heritage Month Activities 2024
May is always a busy time for the Central Texas AAPI community. With AAPI Heritage Month bringing fun and fascinating cultural events across our region, it can be hard to keep track of everything going on! This guide will help.
Note From The CEO: Exciting Changes Are Underway!
Every organization goes through transition and change – it’s natural, expected, and often exciting. It allows for “changing gears” and creates space for new ideas and possibilities. As a volunteer-led organization, we’ve experienced many changes and transitions at GAACC over the years and I am excited to announce another that’s happening right now.
Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce Announces Board Chair Transition
Minh Tran Assumed Chairmanship of GAACC Board of Directors May 1, 2024.
Note From The CEO: The GAACC Foundation Is Official! This Is Where YOU Come In.
I am very pleased to report that the GAACC Foundation has received approval from the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization, and we’ve done it fast!
Limited Early Bird Tickets Released for Inaugural Asian Night Market Event
The Lunar Foundation and the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the release of limited early bird tickets for the hotly anticipated inaugural Asian night market event, “Night Market,” scheduled to take place from Friday, May 24 to Sunday, May 26, 2024.