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📍 @acenextgen Chicago Chapter.
🌐 Forging powerful connections to propel the future of AAPI entrepreneurs to greater heights
✨Upcoming Events… ⬇️

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Unity 2026 may be over, but we don’t stop! 🥳

From the conversations in Houston to the relationships we’re continuing to build across the country, there’s always another opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with the ACE NextGen community.

Upcoming Events:

The Unity Reunion: A Virtual Un-Conference
📅 Oct 8 | 12:00–1:00 PM PDT
📍 Virtual

Matcha & Mingle
📅 Oct 8
📍 Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce, Austin

The Asian Edge: AI, Operators & Capital @acenextgensocal
📅 Oct 12
📍 ASU Campus, Los Angeles

ACE NextGen: Let’s Talk Over Dinner @acenextgenchicago
📅 Oct 13
📍 Sushi Pink, Chicago

Intimate Dinner with Amazon: From Idea to Scale @acenextgenlv
📅 Oct 15
📍 China Mama, Las Vegas

The 7 Fundamentals of Investing with Schwab
📅 Oct 22 | 3:00–4:00 PM PT
📍 Virtual

Find your next event, link in bio

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EARLY BIRD ENDS TONIGHT! 🚨

This is your LAST CHANCE to save up to $100 before ticket prices go up.

⏰ Early Bird Ends: August 4 at 11:59 PM PST

In just a few weeks, 200+ AAPI founders will be in one room learning, connecting, and creating new opportunities.

Don't miss your chance to be part of our biggest event of the year.

💬 Comment "UNITY" and we'll send you the registration link.

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In 7 weeks, your next chapter could begin with a simple introduction.

A collaborator. A mentor. A lifelong friendship.

⏰ Early Bird pricing ends TOMORROW. Save up to $100 before ticket prices increase.

💬 Comment "UNITY" below, and we'll send you the ticket link.

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Trust me we can't believe it either 😱

🤔 Wondering what's coming up for The Chicago Kasam? Be the first to find out on 8/22 at our Kasam Charity Social at 11:00AM

Thanks to our partners @playsamosa and @sohailcounseling for making this possible!!

[Fundraiser, community, Chicago Kasam, charity, South Asians]

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Bundle your experience!

⭐ National ACE Conference + Gala + Unity Bundle (Save $350)
🤝 Unity + 12-Month Connect Membership (+$50)

Whether you’re looking for one incredible weekend, a year of community, or the ultimate conference experience, we’ve got you covered. Comment “UNITY” to learn more.

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✨ A free resource for our community!

Ready to scale your business? The Empower Program, supported by National ACE (@national.ace) and led by CalAsian (@calasian_chamber), helps entrepreneurs strengthen their businesses and prepare for long-term growth.

Through the program, you'll receive 1-on-1 business assistance, capital readiness tools, curated templates, structured learning, and expert guidance to help strengthen your business operations and prepare for grants, loans, and other funding opportunities.

If you're ready to grow with confidence and build a stronger foundation for your business, this program is for you.

🔗 Learn more and apply today at nationalace.org/empower

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🚨 EARLY BIRD TICKETS FOR UNITY 2026 ARE OFFICIALLY ON SALE!

Join 200+ Asian American founders, entrepreneurs, and business leaders in Houston for a weekend filled with inspiring speakers, hands-on workshops, meaningful connections, amazing AAPI businesses, and unforgettable memories.

Whether you’re looking for your next mentor, collaborator, customer, or lifelong founder friend, you’ll find them at Unity 2026.

📍 Houston City College – West Loop Campus
📅 September 19–20, 2026
🎟️ Early Bird pricing ends August 4

Don’t wait, secure your spot before ticket prices go up!

🔗 Click the link in our bio to purchase your ticket, or comment “UNITY” below and we’ll send you the link!

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Build your business, expand your network, AND have a whole lot of fun along the way.

As a member, you’ll unlock signature experiences like our annual retreat created to help you step back, recharge, get inspired, and connect with entrepreneurs who truly get it.

And we’re just getting started…

Next stop: the Unity Conference in Houston! 🚀
📅 September 19–20
📍 Houston City College – West Loop Campus

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March was a good one 🎉

- ACE NextGen folks represented the AAPI community at the Women Breaking Barriers event at the @unitednations 🌏
- @acenextgenvegas hosted the Women’s History Month Entrepreneurial Mixer at J Bar & Golf Lounge, featuring a fireside chat with inspiring leaders
- The board held a chapter retreat in Las Vegas ✈️, everyone in one room, aligned and moving forward together
- @acenextgenchicago hosted their monthly Intersections gathering, sharing ideas and supporting each other’s business growth

Now April is here, and the energy isn’t slowing down. Stay tuned for more events and meetups 🚀.

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Connect IRL with ACE NextGen this February 💥🤝
From monthly meetups to cultural celebrations and founder-led learning, these events are all about real conversations, shared momentum, and showing up together.

Intersections Series (@acenextgenchicago)
A monthly meetup for honest conversations, idea-sharing, and collaborative business growth.
📅 Feb 11, 2026 | 📍 Felix: Modern American Dining

Monthly Momentum Series: The Founder OS — Get 10 Hours Back (@acenextgensocal)
A member-led session on systems, time optimization, and building a founder rhythm that works.
📅 Feb 18, 2026 | 📍 Studious Coworking Space

Lunar New Year Artisan Market (@acenextgenchicago)
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with performances, art, music, and interactive cultural experiences.
📅 Feb 21, 2026 | 📍 Navy Pier, Aon Grand Ballroom

ACE NextGen Special Outing: APCF x Clippers Lunar New Year Night (@acenextgensocal)
A festive Lunar New Year celebration with Asian Pacific Community Fund at a Clippers game.
📅 Feb 22, 2026 | 📍 Intuit Dome

2026 ACE NextGen DC Kickoff: Mahjong & Mixer for Business Owners (@acenextgendc)
Great food, new connections, and a beginner-friendly intro to mahjong.
📅 Feb 24, 2026 | 📍 Lucky Danger DC

Lunar New Year Dinner for Entrepreneur Masterminding (@acenextgenvegas)
An intimate dinner to kick off the Year of the Horse with real talk around business challenges.
📅 Feb 26, 2026 | 📍 Fortune Seafood 财门

Asian Inspired Brewing with Kirk Nishikawa (@acenextgensocal)
Join fellow Asian American entrepreneurs at Brewyard Brewery to meet co-founder Kirk Nishikawa, explore the art behind IPAs, stouts, and sours, and get an inside look at the business of brewing.
📅 Mar 10, 2026 | 📍 Brewyard Beer Company

👉 Full details + RSVP at www.acenextgen.org/events

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Chicago’s sliding into the holidays with culture, music, good eats, and gatherings that warm the soul 💬🎄🎵. It’s the perfect mix of “let’s vibe” and “let’s celebrate,” all sprinkled with end-of-year magic. Bring your crew and catch the feels before the year wraps! ✨🙌

Of Women by Women: South Asian Feminist Art and Artists
📅 Every Thursday to Saturday until December 27, 2025
📍 South Asia Institute

Faisal Anwar: CommonSky
📅 Every Thursday to Saturday until December 13, 2025
📍 South Asia Institute

Messages & Mediums: Decorative Arts from South Asia
📅 Every Thursday to Saturday until January 3, 2026
📍 South Asia Institute

Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Along
📅 December 5-19, 2025
📍 Millennium Park

12th Asian American Executive Network - Holiday Happy Hour & Networking
📅 December 11, 2025
📍 Sunda New Asian - Fulton Market

Chicago Public Library’s Korean Book Discussion: 어메이징 그레이스
📅 December 11, 2025
📍 Chicago Public Library - Little Village

Chicago Dimsum Social! - Triple Crown
📅 December 12, 2025
📍 Triple Crown Restaurant

#PictureMeInTaiwan at Chicago Union Station
📅 December 13, 2025
📍 The Great Hall at Chicago Union Station

Mabuhay Christmas Market Round 2
📅 December 13, 2025
📍 MORA Oak Park

✨ AAPI Holiday Hope
Holiday cheer with Chicago Asian Network & Ace Next Gen in support of Nourishing Hope with seasonal sounds by X-Fade.
📅 December 13, 2025 (7PM)
📍 Azul

Chicago Public Library’s Learn Basic Chinese Conversation (Dec 2025)
📅 December 14, 2025
📍 Chicago Public Library - West Pullman

A South Asian Christmas 2025
📅 December 14, 2025
📍 Kalapriya

For more info, visit http://chicagoasiannetwork.com

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Big feels, big art, big holiday spirit—November’s events are giving “don’t miss out” energy 💥🎨🎄. Grab your fave people, bundle up, and hop from one vibe to the next. Your perfect fall lineup is literally right here waiting 🍁😌

Of Women by Women: South Asian Feminist Art and Artists
📅 Every Thursday to Saturday until December 27, 2025
📍 South Asia Institute

Faisal Anwar: CommonSky
📅 Every Thursday to Saturday until December 13, 2025
📍 South Asia Institute

Messages & Mediums: Decorative Arts from South Asia
📅 Every Thursday to Saturday until January 3, 2026
📍 South Asia Institute

[FEATURED EVENT]
Scale Smarter: How Companies are Winning with Teams in the Philippines
📅 November 20, 2025
📍 HAIBAYÔ Cafè

3rd Fridays Free Admission Night with Museum Tour - Nov 2025
📅 November 21, 2025
📍 Heritage Museum of Asian Art

City of Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 2025
📅 November 21, 2025
📍 Near the intersection of Michigan Ave. and Washington St.

Mabuhay Christmas Market
📅 November 22, 2025
📍 MORA Oak Park

3670, a new film from Korea
📅 November 24, 2025
📍 Facets Film Forum

For more info, visit http://chicagoasiannetwork.com

Have an event to share? Advertise your events with us or submit a feature request here:
http://bit.ly/CANSubmitAnEvent

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