Networking with community leaders, other business owners and API business owners.

Panelists:

Kristelle Siazar, The Founder and Volunteer Executive Director of the Asian Business Collaborative

Panelists:

Ms. Erika Moritsugu, Deputy Assistant to the President & AANHPI Senior Liaison

Krystal Kai, Executive Director of the White House Initiative on AANHPI

One-stop resource workshop to keep your business safe.

Moderator:

Kristin McLoughlin (ABC Board Member),

Strategic Relations and Community Engagement Manager at PNM Resources

Panelists:

Commander Luke Languit, Southeast Area Commander at APD

Lan Sena, Former City Councilor, Community Advocate

Erica Gutierrez, Behavioral Health Responder Supervisor at Albuquerque Community Safety

Lynae Lovato, CORA Responder at Albuquerque Community Safety

Roundtable topics include:

Growing your business in Bernalillo County

Doing business with Bernalillo County

Passing a Health Inspection for your food service business in Bernalillo County

Meeting Fire Code requirements and preparing your staff for emergencies

Permits and zoning requirements for my business in Bernalillo County

Full copies of all the resource materials are available at the Bernalillo County booth after the session.

Who doesn’t love a great meal from an Asian-owned business?

Stories of growth, culture and community from API business owners.

Moderator:

Nhi Herrera (ABC Board Member), Loan Officer at Primary Residential Mortgage

Panelists:

Paul Jew, Owner of Moji Cinema

Billy Nguyen, Co-Owner of Burrow Cafe and Real Estate Broker at Billy Nguyen Real Estate

Among our API business owner outreach, labor shortages are the most pressing issues with business owners.

Adam Dodge, Tammy Gallagos, and Robert Whitaker, New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions

Mark Zientek, Job Training Albuquerque

AAPI women are at the forefront of their organizations - Panel discussion with ABC businesses who have women in charge.

Moderator:

Annam Manthiram, CEO at Hopeworks

Panelists:

Aparna Levine, Director at Yogasaar

Yashoda Naidoo, Founder & President, Annapurna’s World Vegetarian Cafe

Marquielle Candice Orwat, Co-Owner of Montage Coffee and Wine