FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026 | 9AM – 4PM (Registration at 8:30am)

Omni Houston Hotel, 4 Riverway Dr, Houston, TX 77056

Each year, the Asian Chamber Foundation hosts a business conference to educate and provide opportunities of trade through educational workshops. We are excited to have various industry leaders discuss topics ranging the finance, business valuation, marketing, accounting, labor and technology. We will also host our business expo with over 50+ exhibitors showcasing their products and services. Engage with attendees looking at opportunities of trade. Inclusive to our event will be our annual business luncheon and Rising 10 Awards where we will award the top 10 fastest growing Asian owned businesses around the region. Regional businesses are encouraged to attend.

Please take a look at our conference portal and sign up to attend the conference free along with a $20 discount to the luncheon and expo (Expo is free with the discount code)

Register: https://asianchamberfoundation.org/conference
Use Discount Code: EXPO26

• 08:30am – Registration
  
• 09:00am – Business Conference (FREE)
• The Landscape of Business
• Mark Winchester (SBA) District Director
• Scaling Your Business: What Makes Business Grow
• Jimmy Ferguson (McDonald’s), Owner/Operator
• Public Policies And Government Regulations That You Need To Know For Your Business
• Jacey Jetton – Former Texas House of Representatives
• Embracing Technology and Using AI for Future Growth (Panel)
• Bo Hu (ConocoPhillips), Director of Data Science and AI
• Frank Danna (Softway), Director of Culture and Seneca
• Moderator: Yusi Cheng, (ACC Board Member), Magical Winter Lights, CEO
• Vision – Leading Your Team To Become An Industry Leader
• Nancy Almodovar (Nan & Company Properties) CEO & Co-Founder
• The Economic Outlook and Future
  
• 11:45am – Business Luncheon & Rising 10 Awards (Ticketed Event)
  
• 1:30pm – EXPO (Marketplace & Matchmaking) (With Over 40 Exhibitors)
  
• 4:00pm – Expo Ends
  

Sponsorship Opportunities Available: www.asianchamberfoundation.org/bcsponsorship

WHY ATTEND?


Grow Your Business in the Ever-Changing Business Climate. Be immerse in a conference to learn and collaborate on sharing ideas and best practices among business owners. Create business opportunities among the other attendees.


WHAT YOU WILL GET OUT OF THE ANNUAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE


• Understand how to do business and develop business relationships with corporations and government agencies
• Develop strategic connections and broaden professional relationships
• Engage with business owners and representatives of Chambers of Commerce
• Grow your enterprise by hearing executives discuss strategic planning and entrepreneurship
  

TOPICS:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Business Resiliency
• Economic Outlook
• Government Laws Related to Your Business
• Growth and Expansion
• Technology
  

EXHIBITORS

• Bank of The Orient
• Base Power
• CenterPoint Energy
• Comcast
• Crowe Advisory LLC
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
• Ezee Fiber
• Golden Minds Ltd Co
• Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
• Harris County DEEO
• Houston City College
• HTL CPA & Business Advisors
• Interactive College
• Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
• KEM Power LLC
• Logistics Plus Inc.
• LowerEBill LLC
• MaloneBailey, LLP
• Metropolitan Transit Authority
• MidFirst Bank
• Port Houston
• Regions Bank
• Samsung
• SBDC
• Score
• Social Security Administration (SSA)
• South State Bank
• Transnet Enterprises
• United Healthcare
• US Bank
• U.S. Census Bureau
• U.S. Department of Labor
• U.S. Small Business Administration
• Wallis Bank
• Walmart
• West Loop Liquors
• Wharton Economic Development Corporation

Attend the conference free along with a $20 discount to the luncheon and expo (Expo is free with the discount code)

Register: https://asianchamberfoundation.org/conference
Use Discount Code: EXPO26

Celebrating over 36 years and highlighting some of the top influential Asian Own businesses and entrepreneurs in Houston.


Come join us in celebrating over 36 years serving the Greater Houston Area. Together with Asian Chamber of Commerce, the Asian Chamber Foundation strengthens and uplifts the Greater Houston community through education, economic opportunity, and workforce development. By providing scholarships and supporting programs that help local businesses grow and succeed, we invest in the next generation of leaders and the entrepreneurs who drive our regional economy.


Asian Chamber Spirit of Entrepreneurship Awards 2026

The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston

1600 W Loop S, Houston, TX 77027
https://asianchamber-hou.org/awards


Saturday, October 24, 2026

• 5:30 PM Registration Begins
• 6:00 PM Cocktail Hour
• 7:00 PM Award Program Begins


Attire: Black Tie – Optional

The Asian Chamber proudly presents its 9th annual executive learning environment, a dynamic opportunity for aspiring business professionals to immerse themselves in a comprehensive 4-week fast track business learning program with two receptions. Designed with accessibility and excellence in mind, this program is tailored for students eager to understand the foundational principles of business, making high-level business knowledge available to a diverse array of participants.


Program Overview

This 4-week intensive program is structured to provide a holistic and hands-on approach to business education. By participating, students will gain vital insights into major business functions and learn to navigate the complex world of commerce with confidence and competence.


• Duration: 4 weeks (plus 2 receptions)
• Dates: Every Tuesday (4:30-7:30pm), beginning October 6, 2026 to November 10, 2026
• Program Fee: $600 per person (with a $150 voucher towards annual ACC membership)


Learning Structure

Classes are held every Tuesday, fostering an environment where participants can engage deeply with the material alongside peers who share their linguistic background.

Weekly Curriculum Topics


Throughout the 4 weeks, each session will address a specific and essential area of business. The curriculum includes:


• Strategic Planning
• Cost Control
• Tax Accounting
• Operation
• Technology and AI
• Employment Law
• Workforce Solutions
• Marketing
• Federal Government Contracting
• Business Lending
• Business Mentoring

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