Upcoming Events
Kababaihan Women's Network Series - Financial Literacy for Women and their Business (Virtual)
▪︎Financial Literacy for Women and Their Businesses
5:30pm to 7pm (Virtual)
🔹️Facilitator: Julie Burns
▪︎The American Dream: Preparing for Real Estate Ownership
710-810pm (Virtual)
🔹️Facilitator: Meriam Matty
ASENSO Meet and Greet
https://clients.coloradosbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=70450061&fbclid=IwY2xjawILnuVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHfNKyZeSRF26zb2SyFHokG5qm1ot0OW6xyDvbtRHauQcF5aL0--DTfhePw_aem_-I2CjAsdpDchs-cGc7XqRA
Kababaihan Women's Network Series - Healthy Cooking
▪︎Healthy Cooking is Self Love
10am onwards
Venue: Clubhouse, Taylor
at Greenway
Facilitators:
Rose Stegmayer and May Bonafe Morillo
(with Cooking Expressions Team)
▪︎Cultivating a Healthy Mindset:
The Neuroscience of Self-Talk
2pm to 3pm
Venue: Clubhouse, Taylor at Greenway
Facilitator: May Joyce Vertido
Kababaihan Women's Network Series - Artificial Intelligence Workshop
▪︎How to Use ChatGPT to Elevate Your Business
3pm to 5pm (Virtual)
Facilitator: Dr. Jo Ann Antenor
Topic: PACCSoCo Kababaihan Series - How to Use ChatGPT to Elevate Your Business
Time: Mar 15, 2025 03:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Kababaihan Women's Network Series - Fitness (in person) and Military Support (virtual)
▪︎Move and Mingle
A Zumba Session to Celebrate Women
(In-person)
9am to 10am
Venue: Crunch Fitness (North)
Facilitator: Cora Adams
▪︎Those Who Wait, Serve Too: The Courage of the Military Spouse 6-7pm (Virtual) 🔹️Facilitator: Ayana Garcia
Kababaihan Women's Network Series - Tax Workshop
▪︎The Women We Look Up To and the Stories We Share About Them
5pm to 6pm
️Facilitators:
Harmony Cabie Quinto and Katie Fisco
▪︎Tax Essentials: A Practical Guide for Individuals & Small Business Owners
6:10pm to 7:10pm
Facilitator: Rizza Edelman
AANHPI Business Mixer
Network with other professionals & members of the AANHPI community while enjoying Fusion Asian food in East Colorado Springs!
This event is a collaboration between the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Southern Colorado - PACCSoCo, the API Business Community of Colorado Springs: powered by the Asian Chamber of Commerce Colorado, and the Korean American Society of Southern Colorado.
Pagmamahal ng Lasa
📖 “For the Love of Flavor” is a celebration of the people and places that have shaped Chef Katie Fisco’s culinary story. Five courses exploring these highlights.
🍻 Baon Supper Club is honored to partner with Local Relic Artisan Ales to also offer craft ales to pair with each of the five courses.
⛪️ The Carter Payne is a beautiful space with a beautiful legacy. A safe place for community to gather and build relationships.
February 21, 2025 @6PM
320 S Weber Street 80903
🍽️ Dinner tickets http://baon-restaurant-group.square.site
Note: Please reach out katie@baonsupperclub.com or 719-428-6840 with any dietary, allergy or other concerns for dining accommodations prior to purchasing tickets for the event
Q1 ELD COS Asian Pacific Islander Advisory Council Meeting
Register for the meeting using this link
https://us21.list-manage.com/survey?u=f5f82fc0f6322815f34dbe0f3&id=f756259aba&attribution=false
Chambers of El Paso County Business After Hours
The Chambers of El Paso County will host a fun evening to give our members an opportunity to build relationships with the business community, fellow chamber members and beyond! Connect in a relaxed setting while making new contacts to grow your business.
To provide accurate information to our partners and vendors, event registration will close 72 hours prior to the event. Where we understand issues come up, we unfortunately cannot offer refunds for event attendance. You are welcome to send someone in your place for attendance. Thank you for your understanding.
Register using this link:
https://scwcc.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/6936
Sips 'n Stories
The 1st #SipsAndStories #BusinessMixer event for 2025 of the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Southern Colorado - PACCSoCo is here!
What form of LOVE do you bring to the table? What form of love moves you to be your absolute best as an entrepreneur, professional, or community leader -- love for family, love for our community, love for self, love for business, love for professional growth, love for humanity, etc. Whatever brought you here, let's use that as a conversation starter as we offer you an opportunity not just to connect with the movers and shakers in our community but to start building relationships with them as well.
Over good food, drinks, dessert, and inspiring stories on LOVE, join us at The Kamayan Hideaway by Lumpia Lheas with owner and restaurateur Lhea Bautista-Muhammad. See you all on February 8, Saturday, 5:30pm onwards!
AANHPI Business Mixer
RSVP Required - Limited Seats
https://form.jotform.com/250076226160145
Kick off the new year and join us for our first mixer of 2025.
Network with other professionals & members of the AANHPI community while enjoying Korean food in Southeast Colorado Springs!
This event is a collaboration between the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Southern Colorado - PACCSoCo, the API Business Community of Colorado Springs: powered by the Asian Chamber of Commerce Colorado, and the Korean American Society of Southern Colorado.
Noche Buena Christmas Party
PLEASE JOIN US this December 21, Saturday, as we gather as a family in joyful gratitude for a productive 2024.
Relationships were strengthened, collaborations and partnerships were born, milestones were shared with the community, seats were claimed at the table, we all grew as entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders, history was made with many firsts, and lessons were learned.
The NOCHE BUENA* celebration at The Clubhouse of The Taylor at Greenway will begin at 5pm. Please bring a dish or dessert to share.
Please come in festive RED!
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*Noche Buena is the traditional Christmas Eve feast in the Philippines where family members gather together to rejoice around the Nativity scene that is present in nearly every home. It follows the Midnight Mass ("Simbang Gabi") that welcomes the birth of Christ.
AANHPI Business Mixer
Network with other professionals & members of the AANHPI community while enjoying Chamorro food in downtown Colorado Springs!
This event is a collaboration between the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Southern Colorado - PACCSoCo and the API Business Community of Colorado Springs, powered by the ACC - Asian Chamber of Commerce.
Let Hafa Adai Fiesta Food take you to the islands through every bite!
Hafa Adai Fiesta Food
109 E Pikes Peak Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
December 14th, Saturday
1:00 pm onwards
Pasko Na Naman Christmas Market
JOIN US as our #PACCSoCo vendors gather one last time this 2024, on December 8, Sunday, at the iconic Satellite Hotel's VIP Room (across The Kamayan Hideaway Filipino Restaurant).
Enjoy good music, good food, and meet our local artisans and vendors.
Pasko Nanaman! (It's Christmas Once Again!) Christmas Market will surely give you a taste of how people from the Philippines, a country that holds the longest Christmas season in the world, celebrate the season!
For those who are interested to be vendors on December 8, please reach out to Rhea M. Unfred for details.
AANHPI Business Mixer
Network with other professionals & members of the AANHPI community while enjoying delicious tapioca and more!
This event is a collaboration between the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Southern Colorado - PACCSoCo and the API Business Community of Colorado Springs, powered by the ACC - Asian Chamber of Commerce.
Let Teapioca Lounge become a part of your go-to happy places!
Teapioca Lounge
5660 Barnes Road #140
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
November 18, Monday
6:00 pm onwards
Chambers of El Paso County Business After Hours
IF YOU CAN'T GET ENOUGH of the mother of all Chamber networking events that gives you the opportunity to maximize the robust opportunities to connect with the movers and shakers in our community, or if you simply cannot make it to our July Business After Hours, we have another one planned in SEPTEMBER.
The various Chambers of Commerce in El Paso County, including PACCSoCo, in one of their most collaborative events, will once again hold "Chambers of El Paso County Business After Hours" in late Summer.
This is spearheaded by the Colorado Springs Hispanic Chamber.
🔹️Date: September 19, 2024 (Thursday)
🔹️Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm
🔹️Venue:
Trainwreck
812 S. Sierra Madre Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
🔹️Cost:
Members: $10
Future Members: $25
Register early at cshispanicchamber.com,
paccsoco.org, and with your respective Business Chambers.
Participating Chambers:
🔹️Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC
🔹️Colorado Springs Hispanic Chamber
🔹️Philippine American Chamber of Commerce
of Southern Colorado, Inc. (PACCSoCo)
🔹️Southern Colorado Women's Chamber of
Commerce
🔹️The Colorado Springs Black Chamber of
Commerce
🔹️Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce
Please #SaveTheDate! We'll see you there!
El Pomar - Asian Pacific Islander Advisory Council Meeting
Meeting will be held in the Carriage House
3rd Hirit sa Tag-Init Fil-Am Volleyball Tournament
And it is back!!!
Please mark your calendars ~ August 3 and August 4 (Saturday and Sunday) and join the fun and some friendly competition!
The 3rd HIRIT SA TAG-INIT FIL-AM VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT is now accepting registrations.
In a true spirit of camaraderie, the four (4) CARGO COMPANY BUSINESSES based in Southern Colorado are joining forces and keeping a united front as they spearhead this event of sportsmanship in collaboration with the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Southern Colorado, Inc. (PACCSoCo).
Thank you to the following entrepreneurs for making this collaboration possible:
Bahaghari Express Cargo
Mich and Maricel BaVi Madayag Acosta
Balikbayan Box Express, Exclusive Agent
of MFC in CO and WY
Susie Calvert
FOREX Cargo COLORADO SPRINGS
Chris Quinto and Harmony Cabie Quinto
Pinoy Cargo, Authorized LBC Cargo Agent
Mich N Ed Liquete
For those who are interested to join, please get hold of the following #TeamCaptains to register with their team. For those who are interested to form a new team, please get hold of any PACCSoCo officer.
Blue Team (The Defending Champion):
Spike Acosta
Yellow Team: Irene Nara Monares
White Team: Susie Calvert
Purple Team: May Bonafe Morillo
Red Team (for our J1 Teachers):
Lyzzy McHane
For those who are interested to sign up as VOLUNTEERS, please reach out to any of the Team Captains or any of the PACCSoCo Officers.
For SPONSORSHIP opportunities, please send us a text message at (719) 472-4381.
Marami pong salamat at magkita-kita po tayo sa volleyball court!
El Pomar - Colorado Springs and Pueblo Advisory Council - Special Programs
Meeting will be held in the Penrose House Garden Pavillion
Chambers of El Paso County After Business Hours
DO YOU WANT to be a part of the mother of all Chamber networking events and maximize the robust opportunities to connect with and to get to know various businesses, professionals, non-profits, Chamber members, and community leaders?
The various Chambers of Commerce in El Paso County, including PACCSoCo, in one of their most collaborative events, will once again hold "Chambers of El Paso County Business After Hours" this JULY.
This is spearheaded by the Colorado Springs Hispanic Chamber.
🔹️Date: July 10, 2024 (Wednesday)
🔹️Time: 5pm to 7pm
🔹️Venue:
Goat Patch Brewing Company
2727 North Cascade Avenue #123
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
🔹️Cost:
Members: $10
Future Members: $25
Register early at cshispanicchamber.com,
paccsoco.org, and with your respective Business Chambers.
Participating Chambers:
🔹️Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC
🔹️Colorado Springs Hispanic Chamber
🔹️Philippine American Chamber of Commerce
of Southern Colorado, Inc. (PACCSoCo)
🔹️Southern Colorado Women's Chamber of
Commerce
🔹️The Colorado Springs Black Chamber of
Commerce
🔹️Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce
Please #SaveTheDate! We'll see you there!
Hispanic Chamber Business Luncheon
Join the Colorado Springs Hispanic Chamber, the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Southern Colorado, Inc. (PACCSoCo), and Univision Colorado over lunch and learn how the Small Business Administration provides services including the following:
▪︎funding programs
▪︎counseling
▪︎federal contracting certifications
▪︎disaster recovery
They can also connect you to partner organizations, lenders, and other community groups that help small businesses succeed.
🔹️Date: June 25, 2024 (Tuesday)
🔹️Time: 11:30am to 1:30pm
🔹️Venue: The Pinery North
9633 Prominent Point
Colorado Springs, CO
COST :
🔹️Members: $30
🔹️Future Members: $40
🔹️Corporate Table of 8: $400
Register early at cshispanicchamber.com
No walk-ins accepted.
The PACCSoCo members need to use a discount code to receive the $30.00 luncheon fee.
🔹️Discount Code: PACCSOCO
Here is the registration link with the details:
https://www.cshispanicchamber.com/events/details/hispanic-chamber-business-luncheon-2919
Tiendesitas: A Collection of Little Stores - Tag-araw Summer Market & Philippine Independence Celebration
Please join PACCSoCo during our quarterly event that aims to showcase our Chamber vendor/small business members!
PACCSoCo 1st Anniversary Gala and Awards Night
It is with a deep sense of gratitude for the year that was that we, the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Southern Colorado, Inc. (PACCSoCo), invite you to join us in marking a meaningful milestone, our 1st Anniversary, on May 11, 2024 (Saturday) at the Antlers Hotel.
Please register for the event using the following link - https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/5rbx85b
Sponsorships to support our gala are still available! The different sponsorship tiers and the value your sponsorship affords you and your business are below:
EVENT SPONSOR (1 available): $5,000 (Total Value: $15,850)
• Business logo to be displayed throughout the event as Event Sponsor (Value: $300)
• Dedicated Stage time, 10 minutes (Value: $1,500)
• Exhibitor's Table/Inside Ballroom (Value: $250)
• Souvenir Program: Outside Back Full Page (Value: $2,000)
• Radio Advertising, (300 total) 30-second ad for 90-days (Value: $9,000)
• Business logo in All PACCSoCo Marketing Materials (Print and Digital) during promo period (Value: $150)
• Ten (10) Gala Dinner Tickets (Value: $850)
• Business Logo in our Monthly Newsletter for 12 issues (Value: $1,200)
• Business Logo on our website for 1-year (Value: $600)
• Access to the PACCSoCo Membership Directory (Value: access to 75+ businesses and professionals)
PLATINUM (2 available): $3,000 (Total Value: $8,350)
• Business logo to be displayed throughout the event as Event Sponsor (Value: $300)
• Exhibitor's Table/Inside Ballroom (Value: $250)
• Souvenir Program: One Full Page (Value: $400)
• Radio Advertising, (160 total) 30-second ad for 60-days (Value: $4,800)
• Business logo in All PACCSoCo Marketing Materials (Print and Digital) during promo period (Value: $150)
• Ten (10) Gala Dinner Tickets (Value: $850)
• Business Logo in our Monthly Newsletter for 10 issues (Value: $1,000)
• Business Logo on our website for 1-year (Value: $600)
• Access to the PACCSoCo Membership Directory (Value: access to 75+ businesses and professionals)
GOLD (2 available): $2,500 (Total Value: $4,950)
• Business logo to be displayed throughout the event as Event Sponsor (Value: $300)
• Exhibitor's Table/Inside Ballroom (Value: $250)
• Souvenir Program: One Full Page (Value: $400)
• Radio Advertising, (60 total) 30-second ad for 30-days (Value: $1,800)
• Business logo in All PACCSoCo Marketing Materials (Print and Digital) during promo period (Value: $150)
• Ten (10) Gala Dinner Tickets (Value: $850)
• Business Logo in our Monthly Newsletter for 6 issues (Value: $600)
• Business Logo on our Website for 1-year (Value: $600)
SILVER (5 available): $1,500 (Total Value: $2,340)
• Business logo to be displayed throughout the event as Event Sponsor (Value: $300)
• Exhibitor's Table/Inside Ballroom (Value: $250)
• Souvenir Program: Half Page (Value: $300)
• Business logo in All PACCSoCo Marketing Materials (Print and Digital) during promo period (Value: $150)
• Four (4) Gala Dinner Tickets (Value: $340)
• Business Logo in our Monthly Newsletter for 4 issues (Value: $400)
• Business Logo on our Website for 1 year (Value: $600)
BRONZE (10 available): $500 (Total Value: $1,220)
• Business logo to be displayed throughout the event as Event Sponsor (Value: $300)
• Souvenir Program: Quarter Page (Value: $200)
• Business logo in All PACCSoCo Marketing Materials (Print and Digital) during promo period (Value: $150)
• Two (2) Gala Dinner Tickets (Value: $170)
• Business Logo in our Monthly Newsletter for 1 issue (Value: $100)
• Your Business Logo on our Website for 6 months (Value: $300)
Additionally, you can also be a table sponsor or advertise in the souvenir program as part of this momentous event. The following advertising tiers will be available for our souvenir program:
A. TABLE SPONSOR: $1,000 (Total Value: $1,450)
• Business logo to be displayed throughout the event as Event Sponsor (Value: $300)
• Ten (10) Gala Dinner Tickets (Value: $850)
• Souvenir Program: Half Page (Value: $300)
B. SOUVENIR PROGRAM ADVERTISING
• Full Page: $400
• Half Page: $300
• Quarter Page: $200
• One line: $100
• Outside Back Full Page: $2,000 (reserved for Event Sponsor)
• Inside Front Full Page (1): $1,500
• Inside Back Full Page (1): $1,500
• Center fold (two full pages): $1,000
C. EXHIBITOR TABLES
• 3 Exhibitor's Tables/Registration Area: $150
D. DIGITAL ADS
$100 - To be included in the marketing materials during the promotion of the Anniversary Gala
Interested organizations, businesses, and individuals must confirm sponsorship on or before April 19, Friday.
El Pomar - Asian Pacific Islander Advisory Council Meeting
Meeting in the Milton Proby Room
Tiendesitas: A Collection of Little Stores - Tagsibol Spring Market
Please join PACCSoCo during our quarterly event that aims to showcase our Chamber vendor/small business members!
Sips n Stories: A Business Mixer
Join the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (PACCSoCo) in its next Sips & Stories Business Mixer at Momma Pearl's Cajun Kitchen on March 15 (Friday) from 5:30-7:30pm
Speaker: Chef Robert "BB" Burnett
Owner and Executive Chef
Topic: Lessons My Momma Taught Me
That Helped Me Become the Entrepreneur/Professional That I Am Today
Join us and help us celebrate International Women's Month over good drinks, good food, good conversation, and a whole lot of networking!
Since we are providing non-alcoholic drinks and appetizers, we will be asking for a small nominal fee for the networking event
$5 for current PACCSoCo members
$10 for future PACCSoCo members
Use this link to RSVP and pay for your tickets. Use promo code 'MEMBER' to reveal the ticket for PACCSoCo members
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/wexm6pv
Maraming salamat po!
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