When Haggin Oaks Golf Complex began searching for a new event security provider after experiencing inconsistent service from its longtime vendor, the team needed more than a list of companies—they needed a trusted introduction. One call to the Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce (SacAsian Chamber) connected them with a qualified local business, Providers International, leading to a…
If you’ve spent much time in Sacramento’s business and civic community, there’s a good chance you’ve crossed paths with Jim Alves. At a chamber event. A community gathering. An economic development conversation. Maybe all three in the same week. Alves, who works in economic development at SMUD, estimates he attends more than 100 events a year,…
In an entrepreneur’s world, happiness might come from customer satisfaction, a strong company culture, or seeing an idea finally come to life. For Sacramento entrepreneur Feli Ortega, happiness takes a more literal form: Felicità (feh-lee-chee-TAH), the name of her wine company. In Italian, felicità means happiness, a fitting name for a business built around Ortega’s passion for wine and…
SACRAMENTO, CALIF. (May 19, 2026) — The Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce (SacAsian Chamber) is proud to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of two of its members, Milou & Olin Collective and Giggle & Riot, as they officially open a new creative studio space dedicated to portraits, branding, photography experiences, and content creation. The celebration will…
As Sacramento comes alive in the spring, May marks a meaningful time of celebration and reflection—Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and National Small Business Month. These moments give us the opportunity to honor the cultural richness of the AAPI community while uplifting the small businesses that power our local economy. At the Sacramento…
In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month and National Small Business Month, the Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce (SacAsian Chamber) is proud to recognize a distinguished group of individuals and organizations whose leadership, innovation, and service continue to shape and strengthen our community. Each year, the AAPI Night Market uplifts changemakers who embody the spirit of resilience,…
Through training, advising, and certification support, Tru’s gained multiple certifications and licenses, opening the door to public works and infrastructure contracts.
From startup to contract-ready, Everbreeze grew from $0 in 2023 to a projected $200,000 in 2025. With support from SacAsian’s RSBUC program, the company secured certification and is now positioned to pursue public-sector contracts. Ajmal Hashimi, Owner
In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month and National Small Business Month, the Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce (SacAsian Chamber) is proud to recognize a distinguished group of individuals and organizations whose leadership, innovation, and service continue to shape and strengthen our community. Each year, the AAPI Night Market uplifts changemakers who embody the spirit of resilience,…
Sacramento, CA (February 24, 2026) — The Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the return of the 5th Annual AAPI Night Market, taking place on Friday, May 15 from 5–10 PM at Capitol Mall. Now in its fifth year, the AAPI Night Market has grown into one of the region’s most anticipated cultural celebrations, spotlighting over 40 local…