Small and minority businesses in search of business growth and procurement opportunities took center stage at the recent CelebrASIAN Conference, held in June at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.Presented by the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation (USPAACC), CelebrASIAN is the organization’s annual flagship event and America’s largest and longest-running business development conference convened by Pan Asian Americans.This year’s theme, BREAKTHROUGH, spoke to breaking down barriers to build new and stronger connections; and helping Pan Asian American and minority businesses break through with excellence, innovation and resilience to provide opportunity, prosperity and…
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The journey to certification looks different for each small business owner, but there are inherent benefits for everyone. Whether it is certification as a woman, minority, disabled, veteran, LGBTQ+ or other underrepresented business owner, it helps to not only create equitable opportunities in the marketplace but also reach a variety of consumers and clients with different needs and identities. When you can be wholly and holistically seen and respected, it makes it easier for others too. It was our pleasure at Professional WOMAN’s Magazine to speak with a certified woman and minority business owner doing her part to educate and…
To advance cross-cultural collaboration by celebrating Asian and Indigenous legacy in the United States and globally, the Asian Hall of Fame recently announced its 2023 Inductees. Festivities benefit its Fellowship Academy, a workforce development program for diversity youth, ASD (autism spectrum disorder) fellows, and human trafficking survivors. “Inductees and Artist Ambassadors inspire courage, character, and service for the betterment of our country and humanity. We are honored to also celebrate our founding family’s 160th Anniversary in America, and the Centennial of our season partner Biltmore Los Angeles,” states Grammy Member Maki Hsieh, President & CEO of Asian Hall of Fame,…
It seems fair to say that “quiet” is the workplace word for this year. “Quiet quitting,” “quiet hiring,” and “quiet firing” have all entered the work lexicon in the last several months, each marking a trend in how workers and employers are continuing to adapt to changes in how work works three years after the start of the pandemic. Experts think those “quiet” trends and more are set to continue throughout 2023 and beyond. While not everything in today’s workplace are related to these quiet terms — there’s also rage applying, career cushioning, and chaotic working to name a few…
Just about every career in the STEM field requires some form of university-level education. However, this doesn’t mean that you have to spend every penny you own and then some to pursue your dream job. Whether it’s through federal funding, non-profit organizations or individual donations, there are tons of scholarship and grant opportunities for students wanting to pursue the world of STEM. Here are just a few of the scholarships that you can apply for: The Society of Women Engineers Scholarship Since World War II, the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) has been doing all they can to support the…
According to national surveys, basic financial literacy in the United States is generally low, and federal surveys reveal gaps among racial groups and ethnicities. Financial literacy and access to capital don’t impact all businesses equally. Unsurprisingly, there are significant disparities across racial and socioeconomic segments. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration less than 10% of all federal contracts went to minority-owned businesses in fiscal year 2020. If your company wants to connect with America’s top publicly-owned, privately-owned, foreign-owned corporations, and other large purchasing organizations, National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)’s certification can be a real asset. The organization has…
The Associated Press- Six months after she was immortalized with a U.S. quarter, Asian American Hollywood trailblazer Anna May Wong has received another accolade affirming her icon status — her own Barbie. Mattel announced Monday the release of an Anna May Wong doll for Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month. The figure has her trademark bangs, eyebrows and well-manicured nails. The doll is dressed in a red gown with a shiny golden dragon design and cape, inspired by her appearance in the 1934 movie “Limehouse Blues.” Wong’s niece, Anna Wong, gave her blessing and worked closely with the brand to develop the Barbie’s look. “I did…
Max Park spent about 10 seconds studying the jumbled Rubik’s Cube in front of him at the Pride in Long Beach World Cube Association competition earlier this month. Cracking it took less than a third of that time. With a deep breath, steady hands and just 3.13 seconds, the 21-year-old solved the colorful mind game with 43 quintillion possible combinations, aligning each side perfectly by color. In a video capturing the moment, capturing the moment, Park slams his hands down to stop the clock, claps and yells “Yes!” — knowing he had just broken the world record for fastest solve…
Once a high school dropout over complications in his math courses, Princeton University mathematician June Huh has been named one of the recipients of the 2022 Fields Medal, one of the most prestigious awards in mathematics, in recognition of his work in combinatorics. The International Mathematical Union (IMU) presents the medal every four years to researchers under the age of 40 based on the influence of their existing work and on their “promise of future achievement.” While studying physics and astronomy at Seoul National University, Huh enrolled in an algebraic geometry course taught by visiting professor, Heisuke Hironaka, the Fields Medal recipient…
Michelle Yeoh- The beloved actress best known for her portrayals in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and the most recent blockbuster to take the world by storm, Everything Everywhere All at Once, Michelle Yeoh is one of the most dynamic talents in Hollywood today. She is not only an award-winning actress, starring in hit films on an international level but has consciously used her skills to defy stereotypes, promote the stories of Asian creatives and strengthen the positive representation of Asian people in the media. Her efforts to promote these stories were taken to a new level this last year with…
