White House Initiative AA and NHPI Economic Summit - Philadelphia

Please join the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, Small Business Administration, federal agencies, and local leaders for the first in a series of summits to connect AA and NHPI community members directly with federal leaders and resources.

This in-person kickoff event in Philadelphia will connect AA and NHPI community leaders with federal and local resources.

AGENDA

Please arrive no later than 8:30am to go through security.

Opening Cultural Performance

CoCo Dancing Group

Opening Remarks

• Krystal Ka‘ai, Executive Director, White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders
• Pastor Aldo Siahaan, Praise Deliverance Church
• Chiling Tong, President & CEO, National Asian / Pacific Islander Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneurship
• Jim Kenney, Mayor of Philadelphia
• Isabella Casillas Guzman, Administrator, Small Business Administrator
• Ambassador Katherine Tai, U.S. Trade Representative

Plenary Session: Advancing Equity for AA and NHPI Communities Throughout the Federal Government

This panel of senior government officials will discuss how the Biden-Harris Administration is advancing equity and supporting AA and NHPI families and communities across the federal government.

• Anna Perng, Senior Advisor for Public Engagement, The White House
• Jennifer Kim, Associate Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration
• Dr. Ala Stanford, Region 3 Regional Director, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• Moderated by Krystal Ka‘ai, Executive Director, White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders

Breakout Session #1 (choose 1)

Track 1 (Entrepreneurship): Accessing Capital for AA and NHPI Businesses

During this interactive breakout session, speakers will discuss federal and local opportunities to access capital to advance businesses.

Track 2 (Community): Strengthening Our Impact Through Federal, Local, and Community Collaborations

Collaboration across sectors and communities is an essential and powerful tool for promotion and sustainability of economic empowerment and well-being of AA and NHPIs. During this interactive community roundtable, get connected to federal and local government representatives, resources, and information in WHIAANHPI’s Region 3; and also provide your input on how government can better serve your organizations and communities.

Participating federal agencies include: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Breakout Session #2 (choose 1)

Track 1 (Entrepreneurship): Federal Contracting for AA and NHPI Businesses

During this interactive breakout session, speakers from multiple federal agencies will discuss opportunities to secure federal contracts for AA and NHPI businesses.

Track 2 (Community): Investing in AA and NHPI Communities Through Philanthropy

Discussion with regional funders on priorities in AA and NHPI communities, highlighting AA and NHPI leadership in philanthropy, and showcasing public-private partnership successes.

• Barbara Wong, Program Director, William Penn Foundation
• Joon Kim, Associate Vice President, External Affairs, Comcast
• Andy Toy, Policy Director, Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations
• Moderated by Romana Lee-Akiyama, Executive Director, Mayor’s Office of Public Engagement, City of Philadelphia

Closing Remarks

Refreshments Served