Foundation
Investing in the people behind stronger businesses, careers, and communities.
The CalAsian Foundation is the leadership and workforce arm of the SacAsian Chamber, helping emerging leaders, young professionals, and small business owners build the skills, confidence, relationships, and resilience to thrive.
Building Leaders, Careers, and Resilient Small Businesses
Foundation programs support people at key moments in their journey, whether they are stepping into leadership, preparing for a career, or carrying the weight of running a small business.
Catalyst Leadership Program
Focus: Leadership development
For professionals ready to grow their voice, relationships, and impact as civic, business, and community leaders. The nine-month program runs from September – May.
NextGen Empower U
Focus: Career readiness and workforce pathways
For students, young professionals, and emerging leaders building confidence, professional skills, and exposure to career opportunities.
Small Business Strong
Focus: Small business mental health and wellness
For entrepreneurs navigating the stress, isolation, and pressure of running a business, with support focused on wellness, resilience, and sustainability.
For Partners and Funders
Foundation programs give partners and funders a way to invest in people, not just programs.
Support can help expand leadership development, career exposure, mentorship, participant scholarships, mental health resources, and community-based programming for emerging leaders on your team and small business owners.