First ever AAEN event - Holiday Networking - 12.10.2013
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
August 27, 2025
2:00 - 3:30 pm Central Time
AAEN-Asian American Board Exchange - National Expansion
Online
Overview
Welcome to the Asian American Board Exchange (AABE) - National Expansion!
Join us for an exciting online event where Asian American professionals come together to exchange ideas, network, and learn from each other. Whether you're a seasoned board member or looking to join a board for the first time, this event is perfect for you. Connect with Asian American nonprofit organization seeking board members. Don't miss out on this opportunity to grow and thrive in your board career!
Since 2023, the Asian American Board Exchange program has matched 10 board members to 8 nonprofit organizations. With a strong based in Chicago, all except one organization is based in Chicago. In 2025, we are seeking to build stronger base in other cities also. In addition to coordinators from the Chicago area, we now have coodinators from Cleveland, OH and Virginia .
Proposed Agenda
Introduction of Asian American Executive Network - George Mui, Founder of AAEN
Introduction of the Asian American Board Exchange program - AABE coordinators
Success stories - previous success matches - (TBD)
Nonprofit organization pitch for new board members... (TBD)
General Q&A and networking
Sincerely,
George
George Mui
Founder, Asian American Executive Network
Taste of Asia - 2025
Come join us for a culinary journey through Asia at the NATIONAL INDIA HUB in Chicago! Indulge in delicious dishes from various Asian countries, experience vibrant cultural performances, and shop at our Asian market. Don't miss out on this flavorful event.
Leveraging on the success of our first attempt in 2024 to bring the community together via collaboration with 10 Asian American Chamber of Commerce and advocacy organization, we are launching our 2nd Annual Taste of Asia in Chicagoland. We are trying a suburban location hosted by the National India Hub in Schaumburg IL. It will be a larger space wit up to 500 free parking space.
We will start with a core planning team from the Philippines American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Chicago, South Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois, and the Asian American Executive Network.
Please register for the following and a member of the planning team will contact you with more details.
With this announcement, we are seeking additional collaborating partners. Chambers of Commerce and Asian American advocacy organizations are welcome to join us. Please register if interested and a member of the planning team will contact you with more details.
Our goal is to keep the cost of the vendor booths low and free entry for participants. This will require a few generous sponsors. Please register if interested and a member of the planning team will contact you with more details.
It is our intent to have a diverse collection of Asian cuisines as Vendors. Asian restaurants, Caterers of Asian cuisines, and pop-ups are welcome. Please register if interested and a member of the planning team will contact you with more details.
Such an event will not be possible without dedicated volunteers during the event. Please volunteer and a member of the planning team will contact you with more details.