Members of the Aurora Asian/Pacific Community Partnership attend the ACC Gala at the Denver Botanic Gardens.
Fran Campbell, President/CEO of Asian Chamber of Commerce shares how the organization quickly pivoted to support the business community at the onset of the pandemic.
Colorado’s Asian Business Community Network and Reconnect at the Asian Chamber of Commerce Summer Gala The Asian Chamber of Commerce (ACC) celebrated its summer gala at the Denver Botanic Gardens on Friday, August 20. The outdoor space allowed community members and business representatives to connect after a year of virtual events. ACC Board Chair Travis Tom welcomed guests and introduced the gala programming, while other board members volunteered at the wine pull, raffle and silent auction tables. Guests enjoyed an array of eats including Thai chicken lettuce wraps, spring rolls, and tofu skewers, while mingling under the large covered tent.
From left: Annie VanDan (President, Asian Avenue Magazine), Fran Campbell (President/CEO, Asian Chamber of Commerce), Patty Quinn (Program Manager, Heritage Camps for Adoptive Families), Pam Sweetser (Executive Director, Heritage Camps for Adoptive Families), Harry Budisidharta (Executive Director, Asian Pacific Development Center, Chance Horiuchi (Executive Director, Havana Business Improvement District)
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President & CEO Fran Campbell shared her gratitude for the support of ACC members, partners, and sponsors that allowed ACC to provide services to Colorado’s Asianowned small businesses. The ACC continues to support businesses in their recovery efforts. Special guests in attendance included Congressman Jason Crow, Consul General of Japan Midori Takeuchi, and Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office Jerry Chang. Pre-recorded messages from Governor Jared Polis and Mayor Michael Hancock were also played during the event.
From left: Derek Okubo (Executive Director, Agency for Human Rights & Community Partnerships at City and County of Denver), DJ Ida (Executive Director, National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Association), Stacey Shigaya (Program Director, Sakura Foundation), Midori Takeuchi (Consul General of Japan in Denver), Kelly Yamasaki (Principal, OZ Architecture)
