2026 Holiday Community Networking Event

Event Date: December 10, 2026 (5PM)

Join us for the 2026 Holiday Community Networking Event to connect, mingle, and celebrate the season together!

Get ready to mix and mingle at our 2026 Holiday Community Networking Event! This in-person gathering is the perfect chance to connect with awesome people, share ideas, and spread some holiday cheer. Whether you're here to make new friends or just enjoy good vibes, we've got you covered. Don’t miss out on a fun and relaxed way to celebrate the season together!

Please mark your calendar!

Proposed Agenda
5:00 - 6:00pm - General Networking - Dinner is served - Mini Taste of Asia planned.
6:00 - 6:30 pm - General programming
- Welcoming remarks
- Recognition of VIPs
- Recognition of Community Sponsors
- Introduction of Asian American Executive Network Programs
* Collaboration with Chicago United - Nomination of Asian American executives to the Business Leaders of Chicago.
* Asian American Board Exchange
* Asian American Career Launch
* Asian American Connect - 4-tier Mentoring
* Sponsorship of Multicultural Education Group Summer Camp.
6:30 - 6:45pm Holiday Entertainment
6:45 - 7:45 Optional Targeted Networking Sessions:
* Chicago United Business Leaders of Chicago
* Asian American Board Exchange
* Asian American Connect - Mentoring
* Asian American Small Business & Open networking
8:00 Event Close

Special thanks to our host Clarity Partners and our community partners for supporting this event.
1. Ravi Chandran, United Banking Supplies, Inc.
2. Mike Chin, OCA Greater Chicago
3. Erwin Cruz, Forge & Fortress, Inc.
4. Ling Liu, Asia Dynamic Inc.
5. Megan Nakano, @Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois
6. Sadruddin Noorani, Asian American Coalition of Chicago
7. Susan Patel, @South Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois
8. N Ram Saladi, Orchard Group
9. Anne Shaw, Shaw Legal Services
10. Grace Y. Toh, Friends of the National Asian Pacific American Museum
11. Rhea Yap, Chinese Mutual Aid Association - Chicago Office
‍12.Lakhi Siap, Chicago Asian Network

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