Highlights from Supplier Development Workshop | | A big thank you to everyone who joined us on September 15 for a day of learning, networking, and growth. Workshops like these empower our community to strengthen supplier diversity, unlock new opportunities, and build lasting partnerships. 💼🤝 | | Are you passionate about empowering the Asian American community and fostering economic growth in Central Florida? The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of Central Florida is excited to announce that we are looking for dedicated and visionary leaders to join our Board of Directors! | | Upcoming Events You Don't Want to Miss! | | |
Ready to launch your business? 🚀
Join AACC and VNARP for an engaging workshop designed for aspiring business owners from all backgrounds. This FREE event will walk you through the essential steps of launching a business, with insights from experienced professionals.
PRESENTERS:
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Carl Nguyen – Business Planning & Insurance
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Chuck Tran – Tenant Representation and Securing Your Space
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Stephanie D’amico – Landlord Expectations
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Kim Nguyen – Business Development
WHEN & WHERE
- 📅 Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
- ⏰ Time: 2:30 - 5:00 PM
- 📍 Where: National Entrepreneur Center
- 🗺️ Address: 3201 E Colonial Dr Suite A20 Orlando FL 32803
💡 Open to both AACC members and non-members! Seating is limited so reserve your spot today!
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Dear AACC Members and Friends,
We are thrilled to announce that the 14th Annual Awards Gala – The Golden Horizon has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 4, 2026!
To ensure the best experience for our members, sponsors, and guests - and to avoid overlapping with the busy fall gala season - we’ve moved this milestone celebration to the spring. We sincerely apologize for the late announcement, as securing the perfect venue and date took careful coordination.
We hope you’ll join us for this remarkable night, as this year is extra special because we’re celebrating AACC’s 40th Anniversary, marking four decades of unity, growth, and partnership within Central Florida’s vibrant business community. 🏆✨
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of recognition, entertainment, and meaningful connections, as we honor visionary leaders, thriving businesses, and impactful changemakers.
Thank you for your continued support of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida. Together, we will make this 40th anniversary celebration truly unforgettable. We can’t wait to celebrate with all of you.
For additional details, including sponsorship opportunities and ticket information, please click the button below.
WHEN & WHERE
- 📅 Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026
- ⏰ Time: 4:30 - 9:00 pm
- 📍 Location: Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
- 🗺️ Address: 9300 Jeff Fuqua Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827
🥂 Enjoy two alcoholic drink vouchers with every ticket! Food, hors d’oeuvres, entertainment, parking, and a cash bar are all included.
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🔔 Now Accepting Nominations, Sponsorships & Silent Auction Donations! 🔔
Be part of this year’s Gala by nominating a deserving individual or business, becoming a sponsor, or donating an item to our silent auction. Help us celebrate excellence and uplift our community!
🎖️ Click the links below to get involved:
Deadline: Friday, March 20, 2026
| | AACC Corporate Sponsor News | | Behind-the-Screams | Dolls House at Halloween Horror Nights 2025 | |
Long before the first scream rips through Universal Studios Florida during Halloween Horror Nights (HHN), our scenic design and scenic decor teams are already hard at work turning concept into terrifying reality.
In one of this year’s original content haunted houses, Dolls: Let’s Play Dead, guests discover something isn’t right inside the attic of a little girl named Lyla. Her teddy bears are torn apart. Her dolls are melted. And her imagination? It’s gone somewhere dark. You shrink down to the size of a toy and step into Lyla’s dollhouse, where you’ll enter the horrifying world she’s created.
| | U.S. News & World Report Ranks Orlando Health Among Nation’s Best Pediatric Hospitals | For the 16th consecutive year, Orlando Health hospitals were recognized among the nation’s “Best Children's Hospitals" for 2025-2026 by U.S. News and World Report with the most Top-50 pediatric programs in Orlando. | | Orlando Magic Voted One of the NBA’s Most Fun Teams to Watch | |
Throughout the NBA and across the national media spectrum, executives and pundits are proclaiming what those in Central Florida already knew: the Orlando Magic will be among the league’s most entertaining teams to watch this season.
In the NBA’s annual GM survey, the Magic were among the top vote getters for the league’s most fun teams to watch during this upcoming campaign.
| | Hilton Grand Vacations Unveils All-Star Entertainment Lineup for 2026 HGV Tournament of Champions | ORLANDO, Fla. (Oct. 14, 2025) — Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE: HGV), the premier vacation ownership and experiences company, announces a powerhouse entertainment lineup for the 2026 Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions. Returning to Lake Nona Golf & Country Club from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1, 2026, the LPGA Tour season opener will pair LPGA champions from the previous two seasons with celebrity athletes, musicians and TV personalities for world-class competition and unforgettable experiences both on and off the course. HGV, a leader in experiential travel, is once again delivering exclusive entertainment with a private, three-night concert series at Lake Nona’s Boxi Park featuring Kelly Clarkson, The Beach Boys and Ella Langley. | | When it comes to giving you a financial advantage, we’re your banking bestie. For a limited time, take advantage of our appreciation specials. | |
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On Friday, October 17 starts 5 PM – 6 PM at Orange County Administration Center
Join Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, in collaboration with the Asian Cultural Association, the Orange County Asian Committee, and the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs of the Orange County Government, FL.
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| | Upcoming Community Events | | |
October 17 - 18 | 12:00 - 9:00 PM
📍 Orlando Korean Culture Center
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October 17 - 18 | 6:00 - 11:00 PM
📍 Gabby's Banquet Hall
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October 18 | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
📍 Olympia High School Orlando
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October 18 | 2:00 - 6:00 PM
📍 99 E. Marks St, Orlando, Fl 32803
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October 18 | 5:30 - 9:00 PM
📍 Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir Orlando
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October 19 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM
📍 Avalon Arts Center
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October 19 | 6:00 - 8:30 PM
📍 HCC Performing Arts Ybor City
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October 25 | 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
📍 Purple Roots, Front Grounds
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October 25 | 6:00 PM
📍 Memory Mall, UCF Main Campus
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October 25 | 6:00 - 11:00 PM
📍 Bayanihan Arts & Events Center
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October 29 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 The Spiral Staircase
| | October 29 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | | Serving our members and the Central Florida community since 1986. | | |
Board of Directors
Christine M. Berk, AACC President, The Collier Companies
Thomas Lin, AACC Vice President, Orange County Sheriff's Office
Gary Mata, AACC Treasurer, Orlando Magic
Vi Ma, AACC Former President & Finance Reviewer, Global Diversity Marketing Network
Natasha Jaipaul, Board of Directors & Event Co-Chair, ADP
Lisa Gong Guerrero, AACC Board of Directors & Sergeant of Arms, Gong Guerrero Law
Jay Shah, AACC Board of Directors, New York Life/Eagle Strategies
Mila Zeng, AACC Board of Directors, USANA Health Sciences
Ying Zhang, AACC Board of Directors, Orlando Health
Board Advisors
Richard Ly, Advisor to the Board, Maaco
Simon Choy, Advisor to the Board, ADP
Gregory C. Maaswinkel, Legal Advisor to the Board, Maaswinkel Law P.A.
| | Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors! | | | | |