Jesse Hernandez, owner of Clear Graphics and Printing, launched his business with one simple but powerful mission: to help people. What began as a passion project has grown into a full-fledged business that blends creativity, adaptability, and a deep commitment to service. Like many small business owners, Jesse’s journey has been marked by constant learning—especially…
As the sun shines brighter and Sacramento comes alive in the springtime, May marks a powerful time of celebration and reflection: Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and National Small Business Month. These dual recognitions provide us with the opportunity to not only honor the cultural contributions of the AAPI community but also…
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…