Resilience in Transition: Adapting to Economic Shifts and Policy Evolution

2025 will mark the 22nd anniversary of the APACC East-West Business Connection. This global supplier diversity matchmaking event attracts minority-owned businesses, Supplier Diversity practitioners, and business-to-business professionals. Attendees include Asian and U.S. businesses, minority business enterprises (MBEs), OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and corporate purchasing teams. The event features networking, a supplier exhibition, and the “Meet the Buyer” Showcase, which provides suppliers the opportunity to engage one-on-one with corporate buyers on specific procurement needs.

APACC’s Minority Business Advocate Award

Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce recognizes those who advocate on behalf of Asian Pacific American business owners, minority business owners, veteran business owners, and women business owners. Individuals who have fulfilled a commitment to the advancement of the Asian Pacific American, minority, veteran, or women business ownership may be nominated.

Please click here to nominate an individual for the award. Cut off date February 10, 2025.

APACC’s Diverse Small Business Award (Entrepreneur of the Year Award)

The Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce recognizes AAPI entrepreneurs who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and success in building and growing their business. Nominees should embody a commitment to advancing AAPI business ownership and enhancing the economic impact of AAPI businesses.

Please click here to nominate an individual for the award. Cut off date February 10, 2025.

Agenda:
9:30 a.m. Check-In
9:30 a.m. Exhibitors Showcase and Networking
10:00 a.m. Morning Program
11:30 a.m. Lunch
11:50 a.m. Remarks
12:00 p.m. Lunch Program Speakers
1:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Meet the Buyers Showcase

* Buyer participation is by invitation only. To attend as a Buyer, please contact Leonie Teichman.

All paid attendees will receive a copy of our Lexicon which contains the company and contact information of all event participants.

* Cut-off date to be included in the Lexicon is Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

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