National ACE

The Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center honored MBDA’s 43 Capital Readiness Program (CRP) awardees on the Nasdaq Tower in Times Square. The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Deputy Undersecretary Eric Morrissette, National ACE President & CEO Chiling Tong, and six other CRP Grant Recipients were present for the awardee feature on Times Square! Minority Business Development Agency - U.S. Department of Commerce Chiling Tong Emily (Wong Loi Sing) Fuder

"‘Moana 2’ Achieves Demigod Status: All the Box Office Records Broken" The Walt Disney Animation sequel sailed into history with a Thanksgiving haul of $225 million, the biggest five-day opening of all time, among numerous other milestones. Watch the Trailer: https://lnkd.in/gmwRyR_w Source: https://lnkd.in/gE7fsKxW #PacificIslander

Small, early stage, and underserved businesses continue to face obstacles financing their businesses. State Small Business Credit Initiatives help fill those gaps by providing funding that's tailored to local market challenges and opportunities. $137M in loans were distributed to restaurants nationally through the State Small Business Credit Initiative, and $474M went to manufacturing firms in 2023. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gz5xf76s and book a coaching appointment with our #CapitalReadinessProgram coaches who can help you find an SSBCI in your region. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/d7j3EYU3

‘Wicked’ Becomes Highest Grossing Movie Based On Broadway Musical At Domestic Box Office. Through November 29, the Jon M. Chu-directed, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande-starring feature counts $214.3M in the midst of its second weekend, defeating the lifetime gross of Paramount’s 1978 classic Grease. Source: Deadline #Wicked #JonMChu #CynthiaErivo #ArianaGrande

More than 1.5 million #AANHPIs selected Marketplace plans in 2023— and with the #InflationReductionAct, the additional financial aid they received last year is still available. Enroll today & #GetCovered! https://lnkd.in/dPJ98wrQ #MarketplaceOE

In 2023, the reported projected spending in the U.S. from those who shopped at small businesses on Small Business Saturday was around $17 billion. (Source: SBA) Tomorrow is #SmallBusinessSaturday. #ShopLocal and support your local #smallbusiness in your neighborhood or via their online shop. #SBA #AAPIowned

National ACE wishes you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving. 🍁 🍂 🍃 🦃

In continuing with a week of being thankful - we are featuring another #RestaurantFund Grant winner: “We cannot thank National ACE enough for this grant, which will allow us to continue to provide high quality and delicious ice cream to our community.” - Dear Bella Creamery, Torrance, California and 2024 Restaurant Fund Winner. Thank you, #Grubhub Community Fund!

"Workers turned to gig work because it gave them more control over their lives, but found themselves missing the benefits of traditional work — things like a minimum wage or paid sick leave." Read more: https://lnkd.in/gmSh8hzH Lyft

“This amazing opportunity granted by National ACE will help my business tremendously by giving us a boost to ascend to the next level of operations we are capable of!” - 2024 Restaurant Fund Winner Boonie's Filipino Restaurant, Chicago, IL Thank you, @Grubhub