Empire State Development Announces “Women Entrepreneurs Rising” Certification Initiative To Strengthen Women-Owned Businesses During Women’s History Month

Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the launch of the “Women Entrepreneurs Rising” Certification Initiative to strengthen New York State’s Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) community during Women’s History Month, building on Governor Kathy Hochul’s commitment to expanding economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs. Running from March 3 through April 18, 2025, this initiative leverages … Read more

Heart & stroke risks vary among Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander adults

Asian American, Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander (AANHPI) populations experienced differences in both cardiovascular disease predicted risk and risk factors, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention | Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions 2025. The meeting will be held in New Orleans, March 6-9, 2025, and features … Read more

LEAP Exceed – Executive Leadership Program

LEAP Exceed is a six, half-day program designed to develop and empower Asian and Pacific Islander leaders with the goal of increasing the number of APIs in executive management in Fortune 1000 corporations. Each cohort will engage in cohort-based learning experiences and activities, build their networks with peers across industries and experience bands, and receive … Read more

Participate in MOSAAIC (Multiethnic Observational Study in American Asian and Pacific Islander Communities) Health Research Study

MOSAAIC (Multiethnic Observational Study in American Asian and Pacific Islander Communities) is a groundbreaking health research study. The health guidance that you and your families received has not always been developed with Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities in mind. Your participation in MOSAAIC will help us learn key health issues among our communities … Read more

TeachAAPI Educator Circle

The primary goals of the TAP Educator Circle are to activate and elevate the voices of dedicated educators, building a unified community that shapes the future of education. Through collaboration on innovative curricula and school implementation, the Educator Circle aims to broaden its reach and impact, ensuring AAPI narratives are integrated into schools across the … Read more