Success Stories
CalAsian works directly with businesses across California to solve real challenges and open doors to new opportunities.
$70M+
in loans secured
$124M+
in contracts connected
2,700+
businesses supported
*Data from January – December 2025
We build a healthy California economy by helping small business owners like you.
Since 2010, we’ve built the largest statewide ethnic chamber to support small businesses like yours because we believe in an economy that is representative of all Californians.
Featured Case Studies
AMS Consulting & Design
Secured a $10M Federal Contract
Owner: Ileana Evans
Challenge
Entering federal procurement without established partnerships or past performance.
Support
CalAsian provided hands-on advisory support, including bid strategy and teaming partnerships.
Result
Won a $10 million U.S. National Parks design-build contract.
ASAICHI
From Prototype to Patent Pending
Owner: Kanna Ecklund
Challenge
Early-stage product without market validation, funding, or network.
Support
Through CalAsian’s Trailblazers: Women Innovators Pitch Competition, received pitch coaching, mentorship, and access to funding opportunities.
Result
Patent pending, 5 pilot programs completed, and $18,500+ raised.
Cowabunga Ice Cream Truck
Expanded from One Truck to a Multi-County Business
Owner: Juline Hobbs
Challenge
No formal business systems and limited experience operating a business.
Support
One-on-one coaching, financial training, and marketing strategy through CalAsian’s rural business support.
Result
Grew from one truck to two operating across three counties, with expansion underway.
Magpie Café
Stabilized Operations During COVID-19
Owner: Janel Inouye
Challenge
Revenue disruption and operational uncertainty during the pandemic.
Support
Business advising and access to relief resources.
Result
Maintained operations and adapted business strategy during a critical period.
How We Support Businesses
CalAsian connects businesses to the resources, relationships, and opportunities needed to grow in today’s economy.
Access Capital
Connect with lenders, funding opportunities, and financial resources to start or scale your business.
Win Contracts
Build the strategy, partnerships, and readiness needed to compete for local, state, and federal procurement opportunities.
Grow and Navigate Change
Work with advisors and partners to strengthen operations, adapt to changing markets, and plan for long-term success.
Advocate for Opportunity
CalAsian works at the state level to advance policies that expand access to capital, contracts, and economic opportunity for small businesses.