Q3 2023 Impact
Our Quarterly Report Card
Small Business Development Center (SBDC):
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Advised 65 business owners in various services such as marketing, legal, government contracts, and funding.
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Assisted in a total of $220,000 in funding resources.
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Assisted with 4 individuals in starting their own business.
Representation and Representating
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In Q3, we participated in 4 Grand Openings - Weera Thai Marketplace, Weera Thai Seafood, Mothership Coffee (Summerlin), and J&V Irie Jerk (Henderson/LV).
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In August, we attended a Senate hearing on Tourism hosted by Senator Jackie Rosen.
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In September, we hosted the Marianas Business Network in Las Vegas, welcoming 8 businesses from Guam who were supported by the SBA's Step Program and discussed potential workforce and entrepreneurship trade and development between Guam and the CNMI with Las Vegas small businesses.
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In September, we attended Roundtable at Department of Business and Industry for Chantale Yokmin Wong, the current United States Director of the Asian Development Bank, with the rank of ambassador, and The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) President and Chair Reta Jo Lewis during the ADB Roadshow.
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In September, we met with Governor Josh Green of Hawaii and had a conversation on continued support for Maui in addition to trade missions between Hawaii and Nevada.
Our Member's Story
We helped a Chamber member from being scammed $25,000 on an advertising package. This member was solicited and was given a proposal on a national advertising buy that would have cost the business owner $25,000. When AAPI conducted their research and investigation, it came to a conclusion that the company and the proposal was a scam.
Community Involvement & Nonprofit Collaboration
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In July, we sponsored the City of Las Vegas "Video Game & Mental Health Wellness Summit"
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In September, we planned Maui Strong, a fundraising event to support Maui. Several AANHPI organizations supported and participated in the event while thousands of people attended. The event was held at Container Park downtown.
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In September, we attended National SBDC Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.
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In September, we presented a webinar at a United Way event about translation services.
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In October, we participated in the Immigrant Career Summit.