Fwd: [MI AANHPI Community Events:] 2/4/25 Community Updates, Part 2

[CAWM President]

Hi Members,

Please see the email below if you are interested in the community events. 

Warm regards, 

Shuqiao "Sue" Chen

President, CAWM

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Subject: [MI AANHPI Community Events:] 2/4/25 Community Updates, Part 2

 

Good evening everyone!

Part 2 with March and later events here! Sorry for the profuse delay, I had events in Grand Rapids on Saturday and Detroit on Sunday, and am in Ann Arbor until Wednesday! Here are some events coming up - I should also add that there are opportunities for vendors to participate in the Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival in June, Feb 20 due date for food vendors and March 1 due date for merch vendors. As AAPI Month is three months from now, please let me know as events get planned!

Detroit

Detroit Chinatown Vision Committee: Friends and Family of Detroit Chinatown Reunion Celebration!

Dates/times: Saturday July 26-Sunday July 27, 2025
Location: Detroit Chinatown, Cass and Peterboro

Description: We need volunteers for event planning and contacts for:

• Pioneer Chinatown Families
• Business Owners/Patrons
• Burton International School
• Cass Tech

Please contact det313chinatown...@gmail.com if you would like to get involved in planning this event!

Metro Detroit

Asian-Pacific American Chamber of Commerce: East-West Business Connection Matchmaking 2025

Time: Wednesday, March 5, 9:30am

Location: Wayne State University Student Center, 5221 Gullen Mall, Detroit, MI 48202

Description: 2025 will mark the 22nd anniversary of the APACC East-West Business Connection. This global supplier diversity matchmaking event attracts minority-owned businesses, Supplier Diversity practitioners, and business-to-business professionals. Attendees include Asian and U.S. businesses, minority business enterprises (MBEs), OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and corporate purchasing teams. The event features networking, a supplier exhibition, and the "Meet the Buyer" Showcase, which provides suppliers the opportunity to engage one-on-one with corporate buyers on specific procurement needs.

Cost: $85 members, $110 future members.

Registration link here.

Asian Indian Women's Association: International Women's Day 2025

Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025, 10am-3pm

Location: Vistatech Center, Schoolcraft College, 18600 Haggerty Rd, Livonia, MI 48152

Description: Join us for a powerful celebration of International Women’s Day 2025 as we honor the incredible achievements, resilience, and strength of women worldwide. Together, we will amplify our voices for gender equality, empowerment, and social change. This year’s event will bring together diverse voices from across Michigan, from students and young professionals to seasoned leaders in the corporate, nonprofit, and cultural sectors. Our goal is to create a dynamic space where women and youth can connect, learn, and share strategies for accelerating meaningful change in their lives and communities. Through our collaboration with key community organizations—American Society of Engineers of Indian Origin (ASEI), Korean American Women’s Association (KAWA), Mai Family Services (MaiFS), Dragon Eagle TV, Philipine Nurse’s Association of Michigan, and Wind Dance Chinese Cultural Group (WDCCG)—we are ensuring a vibrant, inclusive, and impactful event that will inspire action and drive progress.

Let’s stand together, uplift one another, and accelerate change for a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

Asian-Pacific American Chamber of Commerce: 24th Annual Gala

Time: 5:30pm, Saturday, May 3, 2025

Location: MGM Grand Casino Detroit, 1777 3rd Ave, Detroit, MI 48226

Description: You are cordially invited to join APACC at their annual fundraising gala. Celebrate with their founding members, sponsors, entrepreneurs, and civic leaders to celebrate the past year's achievements.

Please join as we look back at 25 years of APACC and celebrate all the accomplishments and milestones. Featuring silent auctions and amazing performances!

Ethnic or Black-tie attire is highly encouraged
Parking: Hotel Valet is only available for guests who have rooms booked for the night. All other guests are welcome to self-park at the parking structure. Guests must be over 21 and bring a valid ID to cross the casino gaming floor.
Check-In: There is no physical ticket to the event, please check-in at the registration table near the hotel valet lobby upon arrival.
Book a Room at MGM Grand Detroit from $289.00 for the 24th Annual APACC Gala on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
MGM Reservation link: https://book.passkey.com/e/50942052
Room not inclusive of tax and resort fees.
The reservation cutoff date is 04/02/2025 at 11:59 p.m.
(Regular room rates will be charged after the cut-off date 04/02/2025 - NO EXCEPTIONS)

For more information on sponsorship opportunities or to customize a sponsor to fit your company goals, please contact Duc Nguyen Abrahamson at ap...@apacc.net or 248.430.5855.

Cost: $250/member individual or $400/member couple, $300/future member individual or $450/future member couple, add $175 for VIP guests.

Registration link here.

Ann Arbor

Check out the following departments at the University of Michigan for various lectures, many of which have in person and Zoom options:

Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies

Nam Center for Korean Studies

Center for Japanese Studies

Center for Southeast Asian Studies

Center for South Asian Studies

U-M Nam Center for Korean Studies: 2024 Korean Cinema Now 

Times: 1pm on the following dates:

• January 18th: 12.12: The Day
• January 25th: Kim Dae Jung on the road
• February 8th: Exhuma
• February 22nd: : Noryang: Deadly Sea
• March 8th: I, The Executioner
• March 15th: Road to Boston
• April 12th: A Normal Family
• April 19th: Mungyeong: More than Roads

Location: State Theater, 233 S. State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Description: The Nam Center for Korean Studies invites the public to join them for an exciting lineup of Korean Cinema NOW 2025 screenings at 1 pm on Saturdays. Please note that the location for our KCN 2025 screenings is the State Theater (233 S State St, Ann Arbor).

Grand Rapids

Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. and Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Foundation: Noodle Fest

Time: Saturday, March 1, 2025, 10am-5pm

Location: 320 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Description: Noodle Fest, an event presented by the Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Foundation (GRAPF) in partnership with Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. (DGRI) is back for another year!

This event will host 17 unique noodle dishes. Vote for the best noodle dish in West Michigan!
VOTING:
When you purchase a noodle dish, you get a token. Each token is counted as one vote. Bring your token(s) to the voting table and vote for your favorite noodle dish.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
• $6 Noodle Bowls
• Vote for the Best Dish
• Spicy Noodle Challenge: Think you can handle the heat? Enter the spicy noodle challenge and win a local restaurant gift card!
• Enjoy live performances and cultural entertainment throughout the event.

West Michigan Asian American Association: 2nd Annual Asian International Leadership Summit: "Bridging Cultures, Shaping Futures"

Time: Friday, March 28, 2025, 8:30am-5pm

Location: Goei Center, 818 Butterworth St SW, Grand Rapids, MI

Registration link here.

Contact in...@wm-aaa.org for more information.

Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival 2025

Time: Friday, June 13, 11am-Sun, June 15, 5pm

Location: Calder Plaza, 300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Description: Join us for the vibrant Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival 2025 – a three-day celebration filled with flavor, music, culture, and fun in West Michigan!

A Culinary Adventure

• Enjoy a wide variety of delicious and authentic Asian-Pacific cuisine from local food vendors.
• Explore diverse merchandise and local businesses showcasing the region’s rich cultures.
• A Celebration of Community
• Experience live cultural performances, music, and dance.
• Don’t miss the exciting K-Pop Dance Competition!
• Participate in interactive games, workshops, and friendly competitions – fun for all ages!
• Connect with organizations and individuals dedicated to promoting Asian-Pacific American culture.
• A Weekend of Fun
• Family-friendly activities, including games, karaoke, and more!

Make New Friends, Create Lasting Memories!
Let’s celebrate together and create lasting memories!
Stay tuned for more details, activities, and announcements!
Vendors and other applications will open soon!
Donate to GRAPF: https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/3589179
Sponsorship inquiries: A...@grapf.org
For general inquiries: Ad...@grapf.org
Visit the Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Foundation website: www.grapf.org
PHOTO/VIDEO DISCLAIMER:
Smile! 📸 This event will be photographed and recorded to capture the good times. If you'd rather stay off the promotional spotlight, just give a heads-up to our camera crew during the event. We respect your privacy and appreciate your cooperation in creating a positive and enjoyable experience for all attendees. 

Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival: Vendor Applications

Description: Are you interested in being a vendor at the Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival 2025 ? Applications are NOW OPEN!

Food here. Application due Feb 25.

Merch here. Application due March 1.

Ways to Get Involved

Facebook Group

Feel free to join the Chinese Community of Michigan Facebook group and AANHPI Community of Michigan Facebook group!

University Alumni Affinity Groups/Detroit Centers

Both the University of Michigan and Michigan State University are developing Asian alumni affinity groups, please let me know if you went to a different college or university (especially in Michigan) which is doing the same. Please contact me at mole...@umich.edu (reply, not reply all) if interested in volunteering for the University of Michigan Asian/Asian American and Pacific Islander Alumni Club. Michigan State University has an Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Spartans alumni group, I recommend contacting their board if interested in working with them. Both the University of Michigan and Michigan State University have Detroit Centers which are very close to Detroit's historic Chinatown, have event spaces which can be rented, and may be good venues to consider having various Asian community events in the neighborhood. Below are their websites and addresses:

University of Michigan Detroit Center

3663 Woodward Ave #150, Detroit, MI 48201

Michigan State University Detroit Center

3408 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

Feedback

Please also let me know if you have any questions, suggestions, or events to add to future emails like this or would be interested in helping me assemble future newsletters for our community! Please forward this email to anyone who may be interested and also let me know if there are other email addresses to add to the Google group.

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Jacob Molewyk, PE

University of Michigan

B.S.E. '18, Civil Engineering

President, U-M A/AAPI Alumni Club

Cultural/Suburban Committee Chair, U-M Club of Chicago

Secretary, Illinois Asian American Civil Engineers

Co-Chair of Asian Outreach, Detroit Chinatown Vision Committee

Project Engineer, SE3, LLC

President, Michigan Transportation Student Organization (2017-18)

Social Chair, ASCE University of Michigan Student Chapter (2016-18)

Cell: 630-432-7347

E-mail: mole...@umich.edu

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