National ACE

Small businesses are the backbone of Houston's economy. We recently teamed up with the @AsianChamberHou at @Port_Houston for a roundtable connecting business leaders and policymakers for conversations on access to capital, new technologies, and international trade.

This message from @APAICS Board Chair and National ACE Board Member Jason Chan @jayson326 at the APAICS Gala is a powerful reminder that representation alone is not enough—we must continue building pathways for leadership, opportunity, and public service for the next generation.

Congratulations to Jimmy and Cindi Ferguson on receiving the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce Community Impact Award! #McDonalds #legends

On May 14th, during Capitol Hill Day, National ACE engaged with 40 congressional offices—including 21 direct meetings with U.S. Senators and Representatives—to champion support for federal small business programs and to advance policies that empower small business communities.

During #SmallBusinessMonth & #AAPIHeritageMonth, National ACE was honored to host a high-level briefing at The White House, where we had the privilege of hearing crucial policy updates and remarks from key leadership. Read more here: nationalace.org/news/2026-whit…

Woah, this is huge: a $20k grant + FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final tickets? ⚽Shoot your shot and join @VerizonBusiness Digital Ready for a chance to win free FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final tickets, $20,000 for your business and more. Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/4dezcXE

Happy #SmallBusinessWeek!

We’re happy to announce that @VerizonBusiness Digital Ready grants are back, awarding over $1M in funding. You now only have to apply once to be considered all year for a grant, giving you more time to submit an application. Apply now: bit.ly/41Ovkap

The American Broadband Deployment Act would help expand wireless infrastructure, key to connectivity, innovation, and growth. As AI evolves, strong networks help communities and small businesses compete. Read more: bit.ly/4etYW4j #AI #Innovation

Asian-owned businesses are using AI & digital tools to transform industries highlighted in the Google Economic Impact Report. Explore more: economicimpact.google/directory/ #Innovation #SmallBusiness @Google

What does it take to build a high-growth small business? Our latest survey uncovers the strategies, investments, and drivers behind the success of entrepreneurs across the country. Download the full report: nationalace.org/research #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurs #EconomicImpact

No April Fool’s here: Who’s hungry? @McDonald’s just launched two KPop Demon Hunters collab meals, with fun twists on favorites like the Spicy Saja McMuffin® and Ramyeon McShaker™ Fries.

Verizon's Digital Ready Program offers exclusive, free access to courses, expert coaches, grants and a network of small businesses. Sign up today to gain the digital business skills you need to succeed in today's economy: nationalace.org/innovation-cen… @Verizon #VerizonDigitalReady

Empower supports small businesses that are actively operating and ready to strengthen their foundations for growth. Small business owners and entrepreneurs who operate in an eligible state are encouraged to apply. Learn more at nationalace.org/empower! #SmallBusiness

March is National Nutrition Month, a reminder to build healthy eating habits and make informed food choices. Learn how DoorDash is making it easier for families to access nutritious food: about.doordash.com/en-us/news/doo….

From strengthening the grid to funding local schools and nonprofits in the communities where it operates data centers, read more about @Meta’s participation in the White House Ratepayer Protection Pledge at about.fb.com/news/.

We are accepting applications! Pitch your American-made, shelf-ready product to a @Walmart sourcing rep! 👥 30 entrepreneurs will be selected for an exclusive pitch event in LA on 4/9/26. 📅 Apply by 3/20: nationalace.org 🔄 Share this post with a friend! #SmallBusiness

Entrepreneurs: pitch your American-made, shelf-ready product to a @Walmart sourcing rep with National ACE! 👥30 entrepreneurs will be selected for an exclusive pitch event in LA on 4/9/26. 📅 Apply by 3/20: nationalace.org

On February 27th, National ACE, in collaboration with McDonald’s, brought together small business owners & leaders for a Small Business Roundtable to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing entrepreneurs in Chicago. Read more: nationalace.org/news/chicago-r…

🍜 Ranken Noodle House is expanding their reach and bringing even more of Japan’s rich flavors and culture to the neighborhood through the @Grubhub & National ACE Restaurant Accelerator & Community Fund Grant. 📊 Read the full Impact Report: nationalace.org/research