To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the United States, the Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce in Orange County (TJCCOC) organized an “Asian American and Pacific Islander” (AAPI) networking event on May 31st at the Brea Community Center, with more than 300 participants from 21 business associations.
TJCCOC collaborated with the Taiwanese American Elite Association Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Diego Chapters, Los Angeles Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce, the World Chinese Business and Professional Women’s Association Southern California and Orange County Chapters, as well as 21 other business organizations from Hong Kong, Korea, the Philippines, Vietnam, and more. Over 300 young entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals came together to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This event not only promoted cross-cultural exchange but also provided opportunities for young chamber members to expand their careers and business prospects.
In addition to New York Life and Hwa Hsing Insurance consultation booths, there were activities such as skincare and beauty demonstrations, traditional Pacific Island attire showcases, and a variety of exquisite dishes and bubble tea provided for attendees to enjoy and socialize over.
United States Congresswoman Young Kim, California State Senator Thomas Umberg, and California State Assemblyman Phillip Chen’s representatives presented commendations to TJCCOC President Hu Jiahui, thanking her for organizing the event to unite Asian and Pacific Islander ethnic organizations. Former President of the Southern California Taiwan Hakka Association, Hu Yongquan, and his family also attended to show their support and affirmation of the month-long event.
Hu Jiahui expressed that this event marked a historic moment for TJCCOC, thanking all sponsors, vendors, and collaborating organizations for their contributions to building the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. She mentioned that the chamber plans to organize more events of this kind in the future and invited everyone to continue supporting and participating. She also extended gratitude to all volunteers and their families for their dedication to the event.
Director Xiao Beiru of the Orange County Overseas Chinese Cultural and Educational Services Center commended the organizers for fostering interaction and engagement among overseas youth members, promoting collaborations between members and other business associations. Xiao also encouraged everyone to support and participate in young chamber activities, working together towards the outstanding development of business associations. Xiao introduced the audience to the services provided by the cultural and educational center and discussed future collaboration activities, urging active participation.
Through this grand event and deep interactions with local business associations, overseas Taiwanese Americans were provided with numerous opportunities to establish connections with local business professionals, expand Taiwan-American business exchanges, and promote Taiwanese cuisine and culture to mainstream society and the business community, ultimately enhancing Taiwan’s visibility and presence. ◇