National ACE

08/20/2026

Meta AI has launched new features to help small businesses. Swipe for 3 prompts you can use with Meta AI to gain insights into your business and optimize your strategy for growth.

Learn more on how to leverage AI for your brand here: tinyurl.com/meta-ai-tips

08/19/2026

Two more weeks to secure funding for your business!

Apply for California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce’s Empower Program by August 31 to connect one-on-one with capital readiness experts and gain the tools you need to strengthen your business for long-term growth: nationalace.org/empower

08/12/2026

AI is empowering small businesses with new tools to create, innovate, and compete.

“We propose a philosophy based on individual empowerment as the source of prosperity, invention as the primary purpose of superintelligence, and balance of power as the foundation of safety.” — Mark Zuckerberg.

Read more: www.meta.com/thefutureisforeveryone/

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Read Mark Zuckerberg’s piece on our values for building superintelligence for everyone.

08/08/2026

Share your insights with us! The Coalition for Financial Opportunity is looking to see how entrepreneurs use credit to grow their business. Complete this quick ten minute survey by August 10th and enter a raffle for a $500 VISA gift card!

Survey link: tinyurl.com/ace-survey-raffle

Enter the raffle: tinyurl.com/ace-credit-survey

08/07/2026

National ACE extends a heartfelt thank you to Coby Lin as he wraps up his time with us as an Administrative Intern!

From his cheerful personality to his exceptional work ethic, Coby has been a valued member on our team this summer.

Thank you, Coby, for your dedication and support. We can't wait to see all the amazing things you achieve next at NYU!

08/06/2026

You’re invited to one of the most exciting nights for women entrepreneurs! ✨

Join the California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce and National ACE—in partnership with ACE NextGen and Empower—for the 9th Annual Trailblazers: Women Innovators Pitch Competition, an inspiring evening celebrating bold ideas, visionary founders, and the future of innovation.

✨ Watch the Top 5 finalists pitch live
🤝 Connect with founders, investors & business leaders
🎉 Celebrate the power of women innovators shaping what’s next

📅 Thursday, August 20, 2026
⏰ 5:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 UCI Beall Applied Innovation @ The Cove

🎟️ Registration is now open! Secure your spot for this FREE event today!

RSVP: womeninnovate2026.eventbrite.com

08/04/2026

A strong personal brand can help small business owners build credibility, attract customers, and create new opportunities for growth. In this Verizon Business Digital Ready workshop, entrepreneur and community builder Misa Chien shares her proven framework for building an authentic, revenue-driving personal brand.

Register now: tinyurl.com/your-voice-your-story

07/30/2026

Only 2 Days Left! Register by August 1 to lock in early bird pricing for the 2026 National ACE Annual Conference.

This year's theme is Navigating the New Frontier: Business, Community & the AI Revolution. Join over 700 entrepreneurs, policymakers and business leaders to explore how innovation, emerging technologies, and collaboration are shaping the future of small business.

Register now at 2026aceconference.com

07/30/2026

New space, same incredible community!

This Wednesday, we officially opened the doors to National ACE’s new space at the historic Willard Office Building. This move marks an exciting next chapter for our team, and we were so glad to celebrate it with the partners, sponsors, and friends who continue to make our work possible.

Huge thanks to everyone who came out to help us make the new office feel like home!

07/28/2026