ABAIE upcoming events

Cancer Awareness Event (Saturday, October 31, 2026)

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

The Elevate Experience (Saturday, November 07, 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

ABAIE Community Invitation: 50% Off The Elevate Experience by Erika® Through 9/30

Dear ABAIE Members & Community,

We’re excited to share an upcoming Southern California event bringing together women entrepreneurs, professionals, business owners, leaders, and community members:

The Elevate Experience by Erika®: Empowering Boss Ladies
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Monterey Park

11:00 AM–5:00 PM | Workshops & Expert Speakers
5:00–6:00 PM | Intentional Networking
6:00–8:00 PM | Social Hour

The Elevate Experience by Erika® was founded by Erika Liu Wong, Founder of Love Liu Wong Time LLC, and was created to bring women from different industries, professions, businesses, and communities together for a full day of connection, collaboration, education, personal and professional growth, and inspiration.

Throughout the day, attendees will experience expert speakers, interactive workshops, intentional networking, exhibitors, and conversations surrounding mindset, confidence, entrepreneurship, business, branding, financial empowerment, leadership, and more.

One of the goals of Elevate is to bring different professional and community networks together under one roof — creating opportunities to meet people outside of our usual circles, exchange ideas, develop meaningful relationships, and discover new opportunities for collaboration.

EXCLUSIVE ABAIE COMMUNITY OFFER

As a special invitation to the ABAIE community, Erika is extending:

50% OFF YOUR TICKET

Use promo code:

ABAIE50

Offer ends September 30, 2026.

Purchase your ticket and learn more at:

www.elevatebyerika.com

Know a woman who should be in the room? We encourage you to forward this invitation to your colleagues, clients, friends, family members, and other women within your network.

Interested in Sponsoring or Partnering with Elevate?

The Elevate Experience by Erika® is also welcoming sponsors and community partners interested in supporting the event and connecting their businesses with an engaged audience of women entrepreneurs, professionals, business owners, and leaders.

For sponsorship opportunities, partnerships, or questions about the event, please reach out directly to Erika Liu Wong.

Please see the attached event flyer for additional information.

We hope to see members of the ABAIE community represented at Elevate on November 7!

Let’s connect, collaborate, grow, and ELEVATE together.

Warmly,

ABAIE

Small Business Development Day (Monday, November 09, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Small Business Development Day 2026

Resilience. Stability. Community.

The Foundation of Every Successful Business

Join the Asian Business Association Inland Empire (ABAIE) for an inspiring evening of entrepreneurship, innovation, and meaningful connections!!

Special Guest: Wing Lam, Co-Founder of Wahoo's Fish Taco.

Discover how a small Southern California Taco shop grew into an internationally recognized brand. Hear his inspiring journey of vision, perseverance, and building a business that stand the test of time. (Book signing opportunity for the first 150 registrants)

Meet Our Featured Speakers

Palbinder Badesha ---Staffing & Workforce Development Expert
With over 28,000 job placements, Palbinder brings extensive experience connecting businesses with the right talent while creating employment opportunities.

Rachel Rola --- Entrepreneur & Business Operations Expert
Rachel brings 30 years of entrepreneurial experience as the owner of As You Like It Events & Catering. She will share team culture that keeps a small business steady through every season

Tammy Martin-Ryles --- Entrepreneur & Community Leadership Expert. Trailblazing advocate for Inland Empire entrepreneurs. Founder and CEO of Black Chamber of Commerce Inland Empire(BCCIE). She has build a thriving network that connects small business owners with resources partnership, and opportunities they need to grow.

Erika Quinto --- Owner of Inland Gardens Landscape. She has built her success in one of the most male dominated industries. She leads crews, wins contracts, and runs a thriving business in a field where women business owners are still rare. She will share how she broke barrier, earned respect and built a business that stand on its own merit.

Learn and hear from our 5 accomplished business leaders representing diverse industries as they reveal life experiences, challenges, lessons learned, and practical strategies for building sustainable businesses.

Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a startup founder, or an established business owner, this event is designed to inspire new ideas, strengthen your business, and connect you with a community that supports your success.

DATE: Monday, November 9, 2026 | 5:00 PM–8:00 PM

Networking /Registration: from 5 pm to 6 pm

LOCATION: Circle City Center | 365 N Main St, Corona, CA 92880

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FREE EVENT — LIMITED SEATING
VENDOR TABLE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

For Details: Tanya Ruybal at 714-878-1759.

Don’t just survive—learn how to thrive! Scan the QR code on the flyer to reserve your spot or click on link below to register

https://abaie.org/event-6879116

6th Annual Marine Corps Benefit Dinner (Tuesday, November 10, 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

ABAIE Monthly Board of Directors Meeting (Tuesday, November 10, 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 02:00:00 GMT

You are invited to ABAIE Monthly Board of Directors meeting.

We are excited to extend an open invitation to all members of the ABAIE to attend our upcoming MONTHLY Board of Directors meeting.

This is a wonderful opportunity for you to:
*Share your ideas and input
*Engage more deeply with our community
*Explore future leadership roles
*Help shape the direction and elevate the mission of ABAIE

Your voice matters, and we welcome your participation as we work together to foster growth, opportunities, and empowerment for business leaders across the Inland Empire.

Date and Time: Second Tuesday of every month at 6 pm
Location: Zoom (link provided upon registration

To ensure we provide access and plan effectively, registration is required. Once registered, you will receive the Zoom link to join the meeting.

We look forward to your valuable contributions and seeing you at the meetings!

Warm Regards,
Sarah Oswald
Asian Business Association Inland Empire
President 2026
(951) 707-9919

Coffee Business Brewing - November (Monday, November 16, 2026)

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The coffee will be brewing in Redlands!

As ABAIE continues to travel throughout the Inland Empire, we are bringing together local business owners, community leaders, and government officials, one cup of coffee at a time.

Join us for the coffee, but more importantly, join us for the connections, referrals, relationships, and camaraderie that help our businesses and communities grow.

Location: Pop Clutch Coffee

Date: November 16th at 10 AM

Address: 922 New York St # C, Redlands

Come meet someone new, exchange ideas, build relationships, and discover opportunities to support one another.

One coffee. Many Connections. Stronger Together

For more information, contact: Cheri Jacques at 909-802-3192

ABAIE Monthly Board of Directors Meeting (Tuesday, December 08, 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 02:00:00 GMT

ABAIE 17th Annual Gala (Thursday, January 21, 2027)

Fri, 22 Jan 2027 02:00:00 GMT

JHBC Career & Internship Fair (Tuesday, March 02, 2027)

Tue, 02 Mar 2027 20:00:00 GMT