Throughout the month of May, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (WHIAAPI) looks forward to hosting a series of virtual and in-person events to commemorate AAPI Heritage Month. Please stay tuned and check this page for updates and announcements. We look forward to celebrating with AAPIs across the Nation!
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Second Open Meeting of the President’s Advisory Commission on AAPIs Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 Time: 4:00 PM ET The August Open Meeting of the President’s Advisory Commission on AAPIs will discuss the ongoing work of advancing the economic and workforce development of AAPIs through the federal government. Register Here: PAC-AAPI Second Open Meeting |
Past Events
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AAPI Young Leaders Summit 2020 Date: Monday, July 20th – Thursday, July 23rd Time: 4:00 PM EDT – 5:30 PM EDT daily Join us for a series of virtual events as we engage with young AAPIs on professional development, community outreach, civic engagement and entrepreneurship. Watch the videos here: AAPI Young Leaders Summit |
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Special Greeting by Secretary Elaine L. Chao, A Conversation on AAPIs in Leadership Date: Monday, May 11, 2020 Time: 3:00-4:00 PM ET As Co-Chair of WHIAAPI, Secretary Elaine L. Chao kicks off this series of webinars in honor of AAPI Heritage Month. Following her keynote remarks and a question and answer period, we will then turn the program over to “A Conversation on AAPIs in Leadership” with a panel of distinguished AAPI business leaders. Watch the video here: A Conversation on AAPIs in Leadership |
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Doing Business with the Federal Government Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 Time: 3:00-4:00 PM ET SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza will provide special remarks and updates for the AAPI community in light of AAPI Heritage Month. The Administrator’s remarks will be followed by a panel discussion on “Doing Business with the Federal Government”. Learn how to find and win contracts with the federal government. Hear from AAPI entrepreneurs and business owners on how they have successfully navigated the federal government procurement process. Watch the video here: Doing Business with the Federal Government |
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Workforce Development Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Time: 3:00-4:00 PM ET Hear updates and remarks from the U.S. Department of Labor. Special remarks will be followed by a panel discussion on Advancing AAPIs in the Federal Government. The panel will discuss on the progress we have seen in AAPIs moving up leadership ranks in the federal government, talk about recruitment and building the pipeline, as well as career development. Hear from AAGEN and FAPAC as they discuss resources and opportunities through each of their programs. Watch the video here: Workforce Development |
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2020 National AAPI Business Summit Date: Thursday, May 14, 2020 Time: 3:00-4:00 PM ET As co-Chair of WHIAAPI, Secretary Wilbur L. Ross caps off the series of webinars with his remarks for the 2020 National AAPI Business Summit, an annual event hosted by the Department of Commerce and the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). A panel of AAPI entrepreneurs will then discuss how they have scaled their businesses in changing times. Watch the video here: 2020 National AAPI Business Summit |
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Minority Business and Technology Initiative Date: Friday, May 15, 2020 Time: 4:00-5:30 PM ET How to Become a Seller on the Amazon Business Marketplace: Interested in learning how to increase your product sales online? In reaching more domestic and global clients? Are you prepared to do business online? Let’s get started! Details: Minority Business & Technology Initiative
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AAPI Business Town Hall Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 Time: 4:00 PM ET Voice your concerns as AAPI business owners to the President’s Advisory Commission on AAPIs. Your input is critical as they advise the President and the Secretaries of Commerce and Transportation on issues that affect the AAPI business community. Minutes (coming soon) |
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Inaugural Meeting of the President’s Advisory Commission on AAPIs Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 Time: 4:00 PM ET The inaugural open meeting of the President’s Advisory Commission on AAPIs will outline the objectives and mission of the commission. Minutes (coming soon) |
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AAPI Business Town Hall hosted by the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (PAC-AAPI) Date: Thursday, June 11, 2020 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET Join us to hear updates from the US Small Business Administration, Minority Business Development Agency, and the International Trade Administration on resources & opportunities for businesses, as well disaster relief funds. Then stay to voice your concerns as AAPI business owners to the President’s Advisory Commission on AAPIs. Your input is critical as they advise the President and the Secretaries of Commerce and Transportation on issues that affect the AAPI business community. Details: AAPI Business Town Hall |
Presidential Proclamation on Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2020
Greeting on Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2020
