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From Iron Rails to AI, Asian Americans Built a Nation | Opinion
Featured in Newsweek NEW YORK, February 2, 202 6 – As America prepares for its 250th birthday in 2026, the “America250” commemoration invites us to re-examine our national story. It’s a call to move beyond simple celebration to a more honest, inclusive understanding of who built this country and who is building its future. No narrative better captures this continuity—and this national imperative—than the arc that stretches from the Chinese laborers who laid the Transcontinent
Feb 2


AABDC Partners with America250 in Milestone Lunar New Year Celebration
NEW YORK, January 27, 2026 – The Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC) announces the special celebration of the Lunar New Year, which this year is collaborating with America’s 250 th anniversary of independence. As a Supporting Partner to America250, the national, nonpartisan organization charged by Congress to lead celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. AABDC will welcome the Year of the Horse on February 12
Jan 26


AABDC Announces Supporting Partnership with America250 to Celebrate the Nation’s 250th Anniversary
NEW YORK, January 26th, 2026 — The Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC) today announced a partnership with America250, the national, nonpartisan organization charged by Congress to lead celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The supporting partnership reflects AABDC’s pivotal role as a bridge between corporate professionals and entrepreneurs with Asian roots to the larger American society, economy and institu
Jan 26


AI Alliance Launches with Inaugural Kickoff Summit Featuring Leaders Across Education, Policy, and Industry
NEW YORK, January 16th, 2026 - The AABDC AI Alliance convened its inaugural Kickoff Summit , bringing together leaders from education, government, and industry for an afternoon of dialogue focused on the future of artificial intelligence and its impact on workforce development, public policy, and business innovation. The Summit opened with networking and welcome remarks from Rittik Chakrabarti, Managing Director, Houlihan Lokey, followed by an introduction to the AI Alliance
Jan 16


Asian Americans launch AI Alliance to drive education, innovation, policy
NEW YORK, December 30th, 2025 - As Artificial Intelligence leads the next chapter of industrial progress in America, a newly formed coalition of entrepreneurs, corporate tech professionals and policy experts announces the launch of the Asian American AI Alliance . Representing a demographic that makes up more than 57% of the U.S. tech workforce, the Alliance aims to engage Asian Americans to actively contribute and drive developments in the most consequential technology sinc
Dec 30, 2025


24th Anniversary of Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Award
Yoonie Joung and Ram Krishnan, along with 50 Asian American executives to be honored at gala dinner September 10, 2025 NEW YORK, Aug...
Aug 11, 2025


John Wang, Founder and President of AABDC, Named One of City & State’s 2025 Asian Trailblazers
New York, May 5, 2025 — The Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC) is proud to announce that its Founder and President,...
May 4, 2025


AABDC Release New Study on Asian American Women Leaders' Career Strategies
For International Women’s Day 2025, study on Asian American women corporate leaders reveal career strategies In-depth interviews yield...
Mar 4, 2025


Asian American Business Roundtable 2025 to highlight corporate value and achievements of Asian American professionals
NEW YORK, NY, February 6, 2025 – The Asian American Business Roundtable (AABR) is celebrating its 10th year, committed to its mission of...
Feb 6, 2025


John Wang Recognized as a Trailblazer in Economic Development for His Leadership and Innovation
NEW YORK, December 16 – Ahead of Ronald Reagan’s landslide victory in 1980, he summed up his candidacy by asking voters, “Are you better...
Dec 16, 2024


23rd Anniversary of Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Award
John T.C. Lee and Karthik Narain, along with 50 Asian American executives to be honored at gala dinner September 18, 2024 NEW YORK, Sept...
Sep 3, 2024


John Wang Appointed to New York City’s MWBE Advisory Board
NEW YORK, August 1 – AABDC is thrilled to announce that Mr. John Wang, President of the Asian American Business Development Center, has...
Jul 31, 2024


U.S.-China Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum Held in New York City
NEW YORK, July 30 -- The China-U.S. Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum was held in New York City on July 29, attracting over 300...
Jul 29, 2024


AABDC Hosts Luncheon at Harvard Club with Chinese Consul General in New York
New York, July 24, 2024 – The Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC) recently held a luncheon at the Harvard Club, attended...
Jul 24, 2024


AABDC and China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Shaanxi Sub-council Sign Major Cooperation Agreement
NEW YORK, [July 19, 2024] The Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC) and China Council for the Promotion of International...
Jul 19, 2024


Celebrating John Wang's Recognition in The 2024 Power of Diversity: Asian 100
Join us in celebrating our President, John Wang, for his well-deserved recognition as one of The 2024 Power of Diversity: Asian 100!...
May 9, 2024


Nominations Open for The Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Award 2024!
April 3, 2024 Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC) is thrilled to announce that nominations for the 2024 Outstanding 50...
Apr 3, 2024


Project Rebuild Small Business Forum on April 15th
NEW YORK, [March 27, 2024] -- The Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC) today announced that it is hosting the second...
Mar 26, 2024


Retrospective: 2023 AABDC Delegation to the People's Republic of China
The Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC) embarked on a transformative journey during the delegation's visit to China from...
Dec 30, 2023


John Wang Achieves Recognition in The 2023 Economic Development Power 100
Congratulations, John Wang, on achieving well-deserved recognition in The 2023 Economic Development Power 100! 🌟 Your dedication,...
Dec 22, 2023
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