Join the Inclusive Innovation team, Governor Wolf’s Advisory Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs, the Office of Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto, and guest speakers for the third virtual #AAPI Heritage Month conversation titled: “Resources & Support for #AAPI Small Businesses”

Even before restrictions on non-essential businesses, we know #AAPI businesses were feeling the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this third event is to provide #AAPI small businesses with a platform to speak about the challenges they face and to provide resources and insight for not only #AAPI small businesses, but the broader public.

The event will be live-streamed on the Facebook Event Page and on the Welcoming Pittsburgh Facebook Page.

Speakers Include:

• Wasi Mohamed, Chair of Governor Wolf’s Advisory Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs
• Henry Horn-Pyatt, Small Business and Redevelopment Manager in the Office of Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto
• Kanak Iyer, President of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce – Pittsburgh Chapter
• Phat Nguyen, Ineffable Ca Phe
• Bhavini Patel, India On Wheels

This week is the third session of a four-part May series for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2020:

• Week 1: Addressing Hate, Discrimination, and Mental Health (Link: https://www.facebook.com/WelcomingPGH/videos/1830761540388658/)
• Week 2: Connecting with the #AAPI Community in Pennsylvania (Link: https://www.facebook.com/WelcomingPGH/videos/260836571727915/)
• Week 3: Resources & Support for #AAPI Small Businesses
• Week 4: Youth Empowerment