Date: Thursday, April 9 @ 8:30-10:00am 
Location: Beyond Flex Space, 9800 Richmond Avenue, Suite 500, Houston, TX 77042 


This workshop is designed to help franchisees understand how to access the right capital to support expansion and long-term growth. Participants will gain practical insights into financing options such as traditional lending, SBA programs, and alternative capital sources, as well as what lenders look for when evaluating franchise businesses.

The Asian Chamber is leading a delegation to SelectUSA, the U.S. Department of Commerce's annual summit promoting Foreign Direct Investment, with dedicated meetings on Capitol Hill with our Congressional leaders. Space is Limited.

Locations: National Harbor, Maryland & Washington, D.C.

Dates: Sunday, May 3 – Friday, May 8

Why Attend

• Participate in SelectUSA, the premier national platform for foreign direct investment
• Engage directly with U.S. government agencies and economic development leaders
• Advocate for the Asian business community in meetings with Congressional offices
• Build strategic connections with investors, policymakers, and global partners
  

Who Should Attend

• International investors and companies exploring U.S. expansion
• Business leaders and executives
• Economic development partners
• Community and industry stakeholders

Join us in celebrating Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at our annual AANHPI Luncheon. We will also be honoring our 2026 Asian Chamber Foundation Scholarship Awardees.

Asian Chamber AANHPI Luncheon 2026

Date: Friday, May 1, 2026 (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM) (CDT)

Location: Ocean Palace Restaurant

11215 Bellaire Blvd. Suite D

Houston, TX 77072 United States

Learn more about the annual Asian Chamber Foundation Scholarship Awards

Join our Monthly Meetup to learn about ACC Membership. This is a step-by-step guide to maximize your chamber membership and help use it to grow your business. Learn about the Chamber's mission, values, structure and our programs and events in 2026. This is free and open to members and non-members.

Power Up with the Harris County Attorney's Office is an interactive workshop series hosted by the Harris County Attorney's Office and is designed to connect residents with the Harris County Attorney's Office. As the County's Chief Civil Lawyer, the Office serves the community through eleven legal divisions addressing consumer protection, property and tax matters, senior and family support, environmental issues, scam prevention, compliance, and much more.

Join us for an insightful day focused on the essential strategies for protecting your intellectual property. Learn about the latest resources, tools, and best practices to safeguard your creative assets. Whether you're an entrepreneur, inventor, or business leader, this conference will equip you with the knowledge to secure your ideas and innovations.

Doing Business with TxDOT on April 17. An event where small businesses in heavy highway construction can learn about and connect with TxDOT.

The Fort Bend ISD Small Business Enterprise Program (SBEP) invites all businesses interested in working with the district to attend an in-person SBEP Workshop on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The workshop will be held at the James Reese Career & Technical Center.

Is limited bonding capacity holding you back from major contracts? Join the City of Houston OBO and industry experts for an intensive 1-day workshop at McCarthy Building Companies Inc.

Harris County DEEO educational workshops, webinars and more! Join one of the sessions to help grow your business

H-E-B will kick off the 13th annual H-E-B Quest for Texas Best, a competition created to find the best Texas-made products. Submissions for the competition will be accepted from March 11 through April 22. Qualified participants will compete for a combined $100,000 in cash prizes and the opportunity to feature their product on H-E-B shelves across the state.

View the METRO's FY2026 MBU Calendar of Events / Workshops. Sign up for a workshop!

Applications for PeopleFund's BIPOC Small Business Accelerator are closing on April 2nd! PeopleFund's Small Business Accelerator is a free statewide program designed to help Texas entrepreneurs strengthen and grow their businesses. The program focuses on expanding access to small business loans and business development education.

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