ON SCENE: Asian Chamber hosts summer gala at Botanic Gardens

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.

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: 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) 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)

Discussion About Barriers to Getting Vaccinated in the Asian Community Held in Aurora

June Homdayjanakul shares data about COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy Amuda Mishra, event organizer; June Homdayjanakul, speaker; Annie VanDan

At China Cafe II in Aurora, community members enjoyed an Asian Eats dinner in support of the Asian-owned restaurant on Tuesday, August 5.

The evening’s discussion about COVID-19 vaccinations in the Asian community was led by June Homdayjanakul, a DrPH student at the Colorado School of Public Health.

She shared barriers to getting vaccinated in the Asian community include a lack of trust, misinformation, fear of side effects, and apathy.

She noted the difference between vaccine hesitant and vaccine amenable populations. Hesitant refers to the refusal or delay of acceptance of vaccines. Amenable refers to being open to getting vaccinated. In the coming months, she will be conducting surveys and focus groups to better understand barriers in the Asian community.

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