California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce

09/14/2026

Join the conversation. Help shape the future of rural Northern California.

Next week, business leaders, community partners, and regional stakeholders will gather in Marysville for the Yuba-Sutter Regional Business Roundtable hosted by CalAsian Chamber and Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

Together, we'll discuss the infrastructure, energy, and workforce investments that are supporting economic growth and strengthening communities across the Yuba-Sutter region.

📅 Thursday, September 24
🕚 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Boards Room, Yuba County Government Center, 915 8th St, Marysville, CA 95901

Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-roundtable-series-yuba-sutter-county-tickets-1998385655290?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/11/2026

Ready to take the next step in doing business with the State of California? 💼

Join our partners at the California Department of General Services (DGS) for an upcoming webinar designed for California-certified Small Businesses (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) looking to pursue state contracting opportunities.

Choose from two sessions and learn how to:
🔎 Find contract opportunities
💻 Optimize your Cal eProcure profile
📊 Conduct market research
🤝 Connect with SB/DVBE Advocates
📋 Better understand Commercially Useful Function (CUF)

Plus, bring your questions for a live Q&A and walk away with resources to help you navigate your next steps.

📅 September 16 | 1–2:30 PM
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3l9Kpj3WSM2tU2ThRXWE2w #/registration

📅 September 24 | 2–3:30 PM
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SI2sM3xYSbiD3q6v3C_w8w #/registration

Already certified? Scan the corresponding QR code to register.

Not certified yet? The flyer also includes a resource to help you learn how to do business with California State Government.

09/02/2026

Reliable infrastructure is more than keeping the lights on—it's about creating opportunities for businesses, supporting local jobs, and helping communities thrive.

Join us for the Yuba-Sutter Regional Business Roundtable, where we'll discuss how investments in grid modernization, clean energy, and workforce development are helping shape the future of Yuba, Sutter, and Yolo Counties.

📅 September 24, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Board Chambers, Yuba County Government Center | 915 8th St. STE 109, Marysville, CA

Reserve your spot today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-roundtable-series-yuba-sutter-county-tickets-1998385655290?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/27/2026

That’s a wrap on the 9th Annual Trailblazers: Women Innovators Pitch Competition! ✨

Congratulations to our 2026 Trailblazers winners:
🥇 1st Place: Lara Solomon — Hoopsy Midstream Eco Pregnancy Tests
🥈 2nd Place: Alexandria Massey — CrossCareTech
🥉 3rd Place: Maya Gosztyla, Ph.D. — Brainstorm Therapeutics Inc

And a huge shoutout to our incredible finalists Dr. Huma Pierce, BSc, DC, fCBP — LUCKY AND LOYAL and Xiaoqing Xie, Ph.D. — A+ Berry for taking the stage and sharing their innovations with us.

Thank you to our judges Helena Gutierrez (Comerica Bank ), Debra Nakatomi (NakatomiPR ), and Katelyn Moga-Gesing (Amazon ) for lending their time, expertise, and thoughtful perspectives to this year’s competition.

We were also excited to welcome Charlyn Bender of AVARIE Femcare and Lara Vu of Mila’s Keeper - Better Breastmilk Storage for 👶 and the 🌎 for our first-ever Founders on Founders conversation. Thank you both for coming back to the Trailblazers stage and sharing what happens beyond the pitch.

A special thank you to Comcast , our presenting sponsor, for helping make this year’s Trailblazers possible and for continuing to support women entrepreneurs and innovators.

Thank you as well to National ACE , Empower, ACE NextGen , our sponsors and supporters, UCI Beall Applied Innovation at The Cove, and everyone who joined us to celebrate and champion women entrepreneurs.

Trailblazers is more than a pitch competition. It’s a community committed to helping women founders gain visibility, make connections, and move their businesses forward.

Congratulations again to all of our 2026 Trailblazers! 💫

08/27/2026

That’s a wrap on the 9th Annual Trailblazers: Women Innovators Pitch Competition! ✨

Congratulations to our 2026 Trailblazers winners:

🥇 1st Place: Lara Solomon — Hoopsy
🥈 2nd Place: Alexandria Massey — CrossCare Tech
🥉 3rd Place: Maya Gosztyla, Ph.D. — BrainStorm Therapeutics

And a huge shoutout to our incredible finalists Dr. Huma Pierce, BSc, DC, fCBP — LuckyandLoyal and Xiaoqing Xie, Ph.D. — A+ Berry for taking the stage and sharing their innovations with us.

Thank you to our judges Helena Gutierrez, Debra Nakatomi, and Katelyn Moga-Gesing for lending their time, expertise, and thoughtful perspectives to this year’s competition.

We were also excited to welcome Charlyn Bender of Avarie Femcare and Lara Vu of Mila’s Keeper for our first-ever Founders on Founders conversation. Thank you both for coming back to the Trailblazers stage and sharing what happens beyond the pitch.

A special thank you to Comcast, our presenting sponsor, for helping make this year’s Trailblazers possible and for continuing to support women entrepreneurs and innovators.

Thank you as well to National ACE, Empower, ACE NextGen, our sponsors and supporters, UCI Beall Applied Innovation at The Cove, and everyone who joined us to celebrate and champion women entrepreneurs.

Trailblazers is more than a pitch competition. It’s a community committed to helping women founders gain visibility, make connections, and move their businesses forward.

Congratulations again to all of our 2026 Trailblazers! 💫

08/27/2026

Digital skills can open doors—from applying for jobs to accessing important services and staying connected. 💻

Through CEDA, residents in Sacramento, Stockton, and Calaveras Counties can build their technology skills with FREE, beginner-friendly computer and internet training.

In approximately 8 hours of training, participants will learn:

✔️ Computer basics
✔️ How to navigate the internet
✔️ Online safety and security
✔️ Digital tools for job searching
✔️ Introductory AI and technology tools

No prior computer experience is required. Income-eligible participants who complete the training may also qualify to receive a FREE Chromebook, while supplies last.

Build your skills, boost your confidence, and get more comfortable using technology in everyday life.

🔗 Learn more and register: https://calasiancc.org/ceda/

Funding for this project has been provided in part through a grant by the Broadband Adoption Account of the California Advanced Services Fund, a program administered by the California Public Utilities Commission.

Community Empowerment Through Digital Advancement (CEDA) Free classes in your area | 8 hours of training, available online and at on-site locations Free Chromebooks or similar available to residents who qualify for CARE, WIC, NSLP, or SNAP | Devices provided after completion, Subject to availability...

08/26/2026

You're invited!

Join the CalAsian Chamber and Pacific Gas and Electric Company for our Yuba-Sutter Regional Business Roundtable, where we'll bring together business owners, community leaders, and regional partners to discuss the future of economic development in rural Northern California.

This conversation will focus on the opportunities and challenges facing Yuba and Sutter Counties, including:
⚡ Grid expansion and infrastructure improvements
🚜 Reliable energy for agriculture and essential services
🔋 EV infrastructure and clean energy investments
👷 Workforce development and apprenticeship partnerships
🤝 Supporting rural businesses through equitable investments

📅 September 24, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Board Chambers, Yuba County Government Center
915 8th Street STE 109, Marysville, CA 95901

Whether you're a business owner, community partner, or local stakeholder, your voice is important. Join the conversation and help shape the future of our region.

👉 Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-roundtable-series-yuba-sutter-county-tickets-1998385655290?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/24/2026

08/20/2026

Meet the judges for tonight’s 9th Annual Trailblazers! ✨

Our finalists are ready to take the stage—and these three leaders will be at the judges’ table bringing their expertise and perspective to this year’s pitch competition:

✨ Helena Gutierrez
Business Banking Market Executive, Comerica Bank

✨ Debra Nakatomi
Founder & CEO, NakatomiPR

✨ Katelyn Moga Gesing
Manager of Public Policy, Amazon

Tonight, they’ll hear from five women innovators as they pitch their businesses, share their visions, and compete for the top prize. 🚀

📅 TONIGHT | August 20 | 5–8 PM
📍 UCI Beall Applied Innovation @ The Cove
🔗 https://womeninnovate2026.eventbrite.com/?aff=Facebook
We’ll see you at Trailblazers!

08/20/2026

What happens after the pitch? 👀

For the first time at Trailblazers, we’re bringing former finalists back to the stage for Founders on Founders—a candid fireside chat about entrepreneurship, growth, lessons learned, and what the journey looks like after Trailblazers.

Joining us:
✨ Charlyn Bender
Avarie Femcare
2025 Trailblazers Finalist

✨ Lara Vu
Mila’s Keeper
2023 Trailblazers Finalist

They’ve been in our finalists’ shoes. Now, they’re coming back to share what they’ve learned while continuing to build their businesses beyond the pitch.

Hear their stories TONIGHT at the 9th Annual Trailblazers! 🚀

📅 August 20 | 5–8 PM
📍 UCI Beall Applied Innovation @ The Cove
🎟️ Free to attend: https://womeninnovate2026.eventbrite.com/?aff=Facebook