BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Central Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:Central Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T183000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:GAACC Biz Essentials Workshop: Affordable Capital DESCRIPTION:GAACC Biz Essentials Workshop: Affordable CapitalJoin us for a collaborative workshop designed for small business owners who are ready to grow\, expand\, and thrive! Connect with local partners\, including the City of Austin\, BCL of Texas\, Bank OZK\, and JP Morgan Chase\, and learn about funding opportunities\, interest-free loans (yes you read that right)\, the DECA Loan Fund\, business support programs\, and financial tools available in your community.Enjoy lite bites\, build connections\, ask questions\, and walk away with new opportunities to grow your business. Access to capital is no longer your barrier to success. Register today!Austin Kiva Hub - In partnership with Kiva\, Austin Economic Development's Small Business Division facilitates crowdfunded microloans to local entrepreneurs looking to launch or expand their businesses.DECA Loan Fund is a $1 million loan pool\, managed by BCL of Texas\, dedicated to serving small business chamber members from communities with a history of underinvestment. Business & Community Lender (BCL) of Texas\, is a Texas based 501(c)3 nonprofit and certified by the U.S. Treasury as a Certified Development Financial Institution (CDFI).Coaching for Impact is a program by Chase for Business\, committed to helping entrepreneurs achieve their goals. This program includes 1:1 consulting and executive coaching\, on-demand education\, and banking solutions.This FREE event includes:Information about GAACC business support servicesBusiness loans with zero interestAccess to a GAACC dedicated loan fundAccess to working capitalBanking solutionsCash flow loansPractical tips tailored to your business structureNetworking opportunities (bring your biz cards)Refreshments & more!The GAACC Biz Essential Series includes workshops on a variety of topics\, including Marketing\, Finance and Accounting\, Banking\, Real Estate\, HR Management\, and more. Speakers and professionals from our community conduct training sessions offered free to those who register.RSVP HEREPlease note: By registering for this event\, you will receive a complimentary Associate Level membership to the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce (GAACC)\, and you will receive email communications from GAACC. Event DetailsWHAT: Biz Essentials Workshop: Affordable CapitalWHEN: Thursday\, July 23\, 2026 | 4:30 - 6:30 PMWHERE: Bank OZK\, 3901-A Spicewood Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX 78759Program Agenda4:30 pm: Registration4:45 pm: Welcome & Acknowledgements 4:50 pm: About GAACC4:55 pm: Bank OZK5:05 pm: Chase for Business5:15 pm: Austin Kiva Hub5:30 pm: BCL of Texas5:40 pm: Economic Growth Business Incubator (EGBI)5:45 pm: Networking & Refreshments6:30 pm: Closing RemarksMeet Our Expert Speakers\nAshton Alkire\nBank OZKSheyenne Alvarez\nCity of Austin - Economic Development Department\nShawn Lucas\nChase for Business - Coaching for Impact\nHector Mu iz\nEconomic Growth Business Incubator (EGBI)\nFatima Naqinia\nCapital Wealth StrategiesEvent Partners \nBank OZK \nAustin Kiva Hub\n BCL of Texas\n Economic Growth Business Incubator (EGBI)\nSponsorships & Raffle PrizesShowcase your brand and have a table at this event! Contact markhanson@austinasianchamber.org\n\n Booth Sponsorships Are Available!\n \n\n Booth/Table Sponsor: $250\nContact GAACC staff to secure your slot: info@austinasianchamber.org\n\n \n Table placement at the event\n Logo included on promotional social media posts as a sponsor\n Logo and mention on GAACC website (registration page)\n --> GAACC Corporate Sponsors & PartnersThe generous support of these sponsors and partners allows GAACC to continue delivering programs to members and to the public with the mission of Serving Local while Thinking Global\, and to support our members through advocacy\, education\, and connections. Learn more about our partners.\nTHANK YOU! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:


GAACC Biz Essentials Workshop: Affordable Capital

Join us for a collaborative workshop designed for small business owners who are ready to grow\, expand\, and thrive! Connect with local partners\, including the City of Austin\, BCL of Texas\, Bank OZK\, and JP Morgan Chase\, and learn about funding opportunities\, interest-free loans (yes you read that right)\, the DECA Loan Fund\, business support programs\, and financial tools available in your community.

Enjoy lite bites\, build connections\, ask questions\, and walk away with new opportunities to grow your business. Access to capital is no longer your barrier to success. Register today!

Austin Kiva Hub - In partnership with Kiva\, Austin Economic Development'\;s Small Business Division facilitates crowdfunded microloans to local entrepreneurs looking to launch or expand their businesses.

DECA Loan Fund is a $1 million loan pool\, managed by BCL of Texas\, dedicated to serving small business chamber members from communities with a history of underinvestment. Business &\; Community Lender (BCL) of Texas\, is a Texas based 501(c)3 nonprofit and certified by the U.S. Treasury as a Certified Development Financial Institution (CDFI).

Coaching for Impact is a program by Chase for Business\, committed to helping entrepreneurs achieve their goals. This program includes 1:1 consulting and executive coaching\, on-demand education\, and banking solutions.

This FREE event includes:

The GAACC Biz Essential Series includes workshops on a variety of topics\, including Marketing\, Finance and Accounting\, Banking\, Real Estate\, HR Management\, and more. Speakers and professionals from our community conduct training sessions offered free to those who register.

RSVP HERE

Please note: By registering for this event\, you will receive a complimentary Associate Level membership to the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce (GAACC)\, and you will receive email communications from GAACC. \;

Event Details

WHAT: Biz Essentials Workshop: Affordable Capital

WHEN: Thursday\, July 23\, 2026 | 4:30 - 6:30 PM

WHERE: Bank OZK\,  \;3901-A Spicewood Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX 78759

Program Agenda

4:30 pm: Registration

4:45 pm: Welcome &\; Acknowledgements \;

4:50 pm: About GAACC

4:55 pm: Bank OZK

5:05 pm: Chase for Business

5:15 pm: Austin Kiva Hub

5:30 pm: BCL of Texas

5:40 pm: Economic Growth Business Incubator (EGBI)

5:45 pm: Networking &\; Refreshments

6:30 pm: Closing Remarks

Meet Our Expert Speakers


Ashton Alkire
Bank OZK

Sheyenne Alvarez
City of Austin - Economic Development Department


Shawn Lucas
Chase for Business - Coaching for Impact


Hector Muñ\;iz
Economic Growth Business Incubator (EGBI)


Fatima Naqinia
Capital Wealth Strategies

Event Partners


Bank OZK


Austin Kiva Hub


BCL of Texas


Economic Growth Business Incubator (EGBI)


Sponsorships &\; Raffle Prizes

Showcase your brand and have a table at this event! Contact markhanson@austinasianchamber.org

 \;

GAACC Corporate Sponsors &\; Partners

The generous support of these sponsors and partners allows GAACC to continue delivering programs to members and to the public with the mission of Serving Local while Thinking Global\, and to support our members through advocacy\, education\, and connections. \;Learn more about our partners.


THANK YOU!


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