GAACC NEWS ARCHIVE
GAACC Newsletter January 18, 2025
First State of the Chamber Speakers ANNOUNCED | Yongin City Mayor’s Visit Recap | MORE…
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…
GAACC Newsletter December 14, 2024
Asia x Austin Summit ANNOUNCED | Be Heard – Win Prizes | Chef Throwdown Recap | MORE…
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.
.Austin Domain Launches at SXSW
Unstoppable Domains and The Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce (GAACC) have introduced the first city-centric blockchain-based TLD
Smobler’s NOVA 2024 Gets Bigger and Bolder in the Lone Star State
Official SXSW immersive creative technology event in collaboration with Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce, Republic of Gamers,The Sandbox, Unstoppable Domains and Clay Nation
Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce Announces 2024 Board Chair-Elect
Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce Announces 2024 Board Chair-Elect
A Note From The CEO – Join Us for a SPECTACULAR 2024
What a 2024 we have in store! Read Mark’s note and learn what we have in the works.
Austin Asian Chamber Supports Proposed NXP Incentive
Austin’s Asian Chamber supports the proposed NXP incentive being voted by Austin City Council
A Letter From the CEO – Ovation 2023 “Bright Lights”
It would be a pleasure to welcome you on November 4th at the JW Marriott in Downtown Austin as we illuminate the night together!
Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce Announces President and CEO
AUSTIN, Texas – Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce Announces
President and CEO
June GAACC Women’s Club Recap
Our June Women’s Club was an intimate affair, where some of our members got to enjoy a delicious lunch from Fresh Bowl ATX and engage with our speaker, Vidhyu Rao from Kandha Consulting, on the topic of resilience.
GAACC Staff Visit Canopy by Hilton and Verbena Restaurant
Austin Asian Chamber staff recently had the pleasure of conducting our staff luncheon at one of Austin’s newest hotels and restaurants: the Canopy by Hilton Austin Downtown and its onsite Verbena restaurant.
Texas Asian Economic Impact Project – VIP Launch Recap
Last week, a few dozen civic and business leaders from around Central Texas gathered at the Headliners Club in downtown Austin for the unveiling of preliminary findings from Phase 1 of the Texas Asian Economic Landscape Project.
Austin’s Asian Professionals In Tech
Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with Austin’s Asian Professionals In Tech earlier this month was a treat. The energy was tangible, the camradery undeniable. Everyone had a wonderful time.