President & CEO, Asian Business Association | Chair, Californian Commission on Asian Pacific Islander American Affairs
Coronado, CA
Joined March 2012
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California’s creative economy is powered by workers, small businesses, entrepreneurs & diverse talent—including our AAPI community.
Our statement on @AGRobBonta’s Warner Bros./Paramount settlement and the commitments secured for workers and domestic production:
abacalifornia.com/news
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211 bands from 14 countries — and Canadians are taking home the trophy 🇨🇦
Congratulations to the Simon Fraser University Pipe Band. The first champions from outside the UK in 16 years.
A pipe band from Canada has been crowned World Pipe Band champions - the first time in 16 years that a band outside the UK has taken the honour.
Read more: bbc.in/4xBbPzY
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Convoy has long been a place where culture, community, and small businesses thrive—and we’re building on that.
Alexan Camellia brings the Kearny Mesa Community Plan to life in #ConvoyDistrict, leading our effort to #BuildMoreHomes and grow this into a more complete neighborhood.
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Celebrating our LEAD community! Congratulations to our Board members and 40+ alumni recognized in the @SDBusiness SD500 Most Influential of 2025 List.
Your continued leadership across our region makes us proud. See the full list of LEAD alumni honored: sdchamber.org/2025/12/leader…
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Thank you for joining us at the 35th Annual Business Awards & Scholarship Gala. Your support helps the Asian Business Association San Diego continue empowering, connecting, and inspiring our business community.
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Over 100 friends joined us at our Halo-Halo Mixer to connect and build community. Huge thanks to ABA member Kusina San Diego for hosting and providing food + halo-halo! 🍧
Become a member: abasd.org/membership
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Asian Business Association San Diego joined @SDPartnership, @cmkentlee, @CMWhitburnD3 & community leaders to celebrate Abalone Journey—a new mural by local artists Janelle Louie & Thao Huynh French at 3rd & J honoring early Chinese immigrants. 🎨
NEW: 56% of South San Diego residents say their finances have worsened since the tariff rollout.
Our latest survey is among the first local snapshots of tariff economic sentiment — and the message is clear: Working families and small businesses are already feeling the impact.
Full ABA survey here → bit.ly/sdcountyreport
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Special announcement 📣 Chris Cate has been selected as the next Chamber President and CEO, effective June 1, 2025. Read more: sdchamber.org/wp-content/upl…
📊 Wildfire Recovery Key Findings:
☑️ Majority small businesses expect financial losses
☑️ 34% voters trust elected officials to lead small business recovery efforts
☑️ 24% view lack of information as most difficult challenge when accessing relief
Report: aanhpistudy.com/lawildfires/
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A little more than a month into her term as the first Filipina elected to the California Assembly, and @AsmCaloza already introducing bills in response to the LA Fires.
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THANK YOU to LEAD San Diego’s 2024 Board Chair, Jason Paguio! 🎉With his focus on strong programs, LEAD San Diego has continued to empower impactful leadership across our community.
Thank you for your passion and tireless efforts in advancing our mission! #LEADership
A great event! Congrats to new members @sencabaldon @jessicacaloza @AsmDarshana @johnharabedian — The @CommissionAPIA is looking forward to partnering with @AAPILegCaucus to further advance our community’s priorities
Happy holidays from the AAPILC! Earlier this month, we hosted a reception w/ the API Caucus Institute, @CommissionAPIA, Asian Business Association, @APALFoundation & @GoldHouseCo to welcome our new AAPI Caucus Members: @sencabaldon @jessicacaloza @AsmDarshana @johnharabedian
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As an immigrant & the proud daughter of working-class parents, I’m deeply grateful for the outpouring of support. Thank you to the voters of #AD52 for placing their trust in me. From #EastLA to #NELA to #Glendale, I am committed to serving the needs of all our diverse communities. More importantly, I will work to deliver results for our most pressing issues.
As the first Filipina elected to the State Legislature, I’m honored to break this glass ceiling because women—especially women of color—belong in all spaces where decisions are being made, including at the Capitol. ✨
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Our team is thrilled to celebrate ABASD President & CEO, Jason Paguio, for being highlighted in the @SDBusiness SD500: San Diego's Most Influential People 2024 for a 5th consecutive year! 🏆
Check out the SD500 list: sdbusinessjournal.pressreade…
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As Mayor, I’ve been outspoken about the need to curb retail theft in California and keep our communities safe. Today, I joined Assembly Speaker @RobertRivas_CA and local leaders for a roundtable to discuss implementing CA's new retail theft laws as well as Prop 36. #ForAllofUs
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Where will you be during the momentous 2024 Election Night? 🗳️
Don’t miss out on great company, live music, drinks, & live election updates. Grab your spot now and let’s experience this historic night together! #Election2024
📲 Tickets available at: ABASD.org/event
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Boba themed awards and karaoke with more than 600 of your friends?? Only at the 34th Annual @ABASD Gala! Thank you for celebrating with us! Check it out: mailchi.mp/abasd/abasdgalath…
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Appreciated connecting yesterday with @kentlee, @IAmDarshPatel
@ToddGloria & @PaguioJason in the always beautiful (but very foggy) @CityofSanDiego. Thank you for the warm welcome!
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We have officially unveiled the Convoy District gateway sign! This community has grown into one of the largest Pan-Asian business districts in the nation. With new homes, modernized streets, and a vibrant cultural identity, Convoy is thriving like never before. #ForAllofUs