Celebrating Community Service at the Diwali Festival: Honors for Ana Caldwell and Huijen Fan
Huijen (left), Devika (middle), Ana (right) On November 4, Spokane Valley lit up with vibrant colors, music, and cultural festivities for the annual Diwali Festival, hosted by Spokane United We Stand. This cherished celebration brought together people from diverse backgrounds to embrace Diwali’s themes of light, renewal, and unity. But…
AHANA moves operations to the University District and commissions Peter Stanton Hall
Multi-Ethnic Business Association, d/b/a AHANA has announced that the non-profit organization has located to the University District to house its operations and small business services. The stand-alone building has been acquired through organization funds, private fundraising, and grant funds that allow for the acquisition of capital funds. The building had…
AHANA Receives $1 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds from Spokane County
AHANA’s Board of Directors received great news last week regarding the funding of their non-profit organization from an American Rescue Plan grant issued by Spokane County. The Spokane County commissioners voted to split $2.3 million in federal stimulus funds among six nonprofits seeking to help at-risk youth and families overcome…
National Hispanic Heritage Month
AHANA recognizes the hard-working Hispanic community, and applauds these Hispanic owned businesses during National Hispanic Heritage Month Sept 15 – Oct 15: Affordable Concrete & Construction LLCArturo’s RestaurantASAP Translation ServicesAtilano’sAztecaBravo BurritoBurrito LocoCarlos FlooringCasa De OroCasey’s PlaceCela’s Creative Learning AcademyChoo Choo TortasContinuum Office EnvironmentsCraft3CV ServicesDe Leon FoodsDe Leon’s Taco & BarDos…
SBA, AHANA, city of Spokane partner to address needs of multicultural businesses
By Amy Edelen amye@spokesman.com(509) 459-5581 The U.S. Small Business Administration, city of Spokane and AHANA Multi-Ethnic Business Association are teaming up to provide support for multicultural businesses in Spokane. The three parties pledged to address issues related to equity, inclusion and access to funding for multicultural entrepreneurs at an announcement Thursday…
AHANA Mourns the Loss of Sandra Williams
It is with much sadness that AHANA Multi-Ethnic Business Association grieves over the tragic loss of our sister Sandra Williams, a loss that has happened all too soon for us. She was a pillar of the Spokane community, but especially so for our Black and multi-ethnic communities and businesses. With…
Asian Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Day at Riverfront Park
Spokane United We Stand will be hosting its 2nd annual Asian Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Day at Riverfront Park on the 14th of May at 1pm. It’s a free family friendly event that emphasizes the diverse cultural contribution of the ANHPI communities to Spokane. Guests can enjoy diverse culture…
APRIL 3RD AAPISTRONG GRANT DEADLINE
The 2nd annual grant program supports Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) small businesses recover from the effects of the pandemic. Business can apply for up to $5,000 and the deadline to submit an applications is April 3, 2022. For more information, visit: Proudly Unstoppable Fund — AAPISTRONG – National ACE
Treasury Issues: State Small Business Credit Initiative Program Implementation Guidance
The State Small Business Credit Initiative Program: Today, The US Department of the Treasury issued the capital program implementation guidance for the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Program. This re-issuance of the SSBCI program, which was first created in 2010, will provide $10 Billion to States, The District…
AAPI Heritage Month – AHANA Recognizing AAPI Businesses
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. In celebration, AHANA would like to recognize Spokane AAPI owned businesses: 4 U Nails A Taste of Thai Adaptive Training Solutions AK Asian Restaurant All Shiny Nails Amazing Nails Anna Nails Asian World Bangkok Thai Restaurant Bangkok Thai Restaurant – Argonne…