The Asian Chamber of Commerce honored successful businessmen and women at The Spirit of Entrepreneurship Gala last week. Winners were: Entrepreneur of the Year, Thomas Nguyen, Peli Peli Restaurant Group; Business Female, Alice Lee, Hawes Hill Calderon LLP; Rising Star, Youngro Lee, Nextseed; Community Champion, Houston First Corporation; Ambassador, Nelvin Joseph Adriatico, Thadhani, Core Realty.
“Asian-American businesses are a vital part of our local economy,” said Chamber President Linda Toyota. “The Asian Chamber wants to recognize those who succeed and who help others to succeed.”
The elegant annual event was held at the Bayou City Event Center Friday, September 30.
Keynote speaker was Dr. Benjamin Chu, President and CEO of Memorial Hermann Health System. Also making remarks Mayor Sylvester Turner, Qiangmin Li, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China, and State Representative Gene Wu.
Co-Chairs for the Spirit of Entrepreneurship were Alice Chen, Al Duran, Stephen Le Sr. and Bin Yu. Honorary Co-Chairs were Mayor Turner, Congressman Al Green and Consul General Qiangmin Li.
The Asian Chamber of Commerce has been supporting the business community in Houston for 25 years. This Chamber is a diverse, multicultural group focused on increasing business with the Asian community locally and abroad for all Asian countries, as well as improving the overall economic prosperity of Houston. The Chamber hosts and supports numerous activities around the city to encourage our members to develop lasting relationships.
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