They say gift-giving is one of the five love languages, and what better way to express your affection than by supporting your local AAPI community? Small businesses are the lifeblood of our neighborhoods, preserving traditions, transforming spaces, and giving back to the communities they call home. This holiday season, consider the joy of buying from…
Hope Suson, a proud Filipina with Hawaiian roots, is the force behind Ecojoyous. From her early life in the Philippines to her role as a credentialed teacher in Sacramento, Hope’s journey has been defined by her commitment to natural living and education. As a single mother, she recognized the need for affordable, sustainable products for…
Sacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang has been hard at work since the last time the SacAsian Chamber checked in with her. Back in 2020, her campaign to help the South Sacramento area (District 8) focused on providing every citizen with access to jobs, affordable housing, and clean, safe public parks and neighborhoods- “No matter a…
Since becoming General Manager/CEO in July 2016, Henry Li has been credited for the solid, rapid and comprehensive transformation of SacRT. He’s cultivated a solid culture of “Customers First and Running SacRT as an Effective Business Enterprise,” developed industry best in class safety and security performance, and actively pursued forward-thinking and innovative solutions to improve the customer…
Bobbie Singh-Allen was elected Mayor of Elk Grove in November 2020. She was appointed to the Elk Grove Unified School District Board of Trustees on August 16, 2012 and later elected to serve two four-year terms in 2014 and 2018. She served as Board President for 2 years. She has helped lead the fifth largest…
In October 2020, Paul Lau was named SMUD’s Chief Executive Officer & General Manager. Paul joined SMUD in 1982 as an electrical engineering student while completing his Bachelor of Science in Engineering at California State University, Sacramento, and worked his way up, most recently serving as Chief Grid Strategy & Operations Officer. As CEO, he…
Rosie Dauz strives to develop a better future by bringing more resources to her Filipino community. Being a second generation Filipina, Dauz has made it her mission to empower and strengthen Filipino-Americans and achieves it through developing new programs that enhance advocacy, culture, and education to her community. Her service as the Board President of…
Tax Planning for Unemployment in 2021 Unemployment compensation is Federally taxable. Most states including California do not tax unemployment compensation. Since unemployment income is Federally taxable, if you do not have money set aside or have adequate withholding for those taxes, it could reduce your refund or even lead to a balance due when you…
The first several months of the year always bring about many tax questions as businesses and individuals plan to file their taxes and pray they have planned and saved enough to foot the bill. The truth is, taxes should be a topic you think about and discuss all year, not just during tax time. We…
On March 11, 2021, we proudly introduced Michelle Picard of Siemens Mobility, Inc. as the new Chair of the Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors! Michelle has worked over two decades in the transportation industry, currently serving as Director of Business Governance and Risk Management and DBE Liaison Officer for Siemens Mobility’s…