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AAPI Female Incubator - W1: Orientation & Community Building
AAPI Female Incubator - W1: Orientation & Community Building
Welcome to Chinatown is launching its first-ever 9-week incubator for women entrepreneurs starting the week of Aug 11, 2025. The program will bring together 12 founders across four industry groups: hospitality, technology, consumer goods, and creative services.
We've designed intimate groups of three entrepreneurs per industry to enable meaningful connections and targeted guidance. Each week combines practical workshops for the entire cohort covering essential business skills (from brand development to financial planning) with specialized sessions addressing the unique challenges each industry faces.
Participants will benefit from one-on-one coaching, expert mentorship, peer learning, and personalized guidance throughout the program. Everything builds toward our Pitch Day, where founders will showcase their businesses to potential investors, partners, and community supporters. The standout entrepreneur will receive $5,000 in seed funding to help take their business to the next level.
This incubator was made possible by Amplify Her Foundation.

Legacy Business Opportunity: GingerChi
Legacy Business Opportunity: GingerChi
For over a decade, GingerChi has been a beloved wellness sanctuary on Henry Street, offering holistic skincare and self-care products inspired by traditional Chinese medicine. As the founder prepares to retire, we’re helping to find a passionate successor to purchase, learn from Anna, and continue the business.
📅 Join us on August 13th for an intimate evening where GingerChi’s owner will share the story behind the business, demo signature products, and connect with potential buyers interested in carrying its legacy forward.

Dragonboat Festival Family Day!
hat better way to spend a summer Saturday with a day of family fun dragonboat activities! Come learn about the sport, race your friends, and see how you can join the local community! Join Welcome to Chinatown in hosting Ohana Paddling Association to teach us more about the dragonboat community in NYC!

AAPI Female Incubator - W2: Finding Your Voice (Brand & Self)
AAPI Female Incubator - W2: Finding Your Voice (Brand & Self)
Welcome to Chinatown is launching its first-ever 9-week incubator for women entrepreneurs starting the week of Aug 11, 2025. The program will bring together 12 founders across four industry groups: hospitality, technology, consumer goods, and creative services.
We've designed intimate groups of three entrepreneurs per industry to enable meaningful connections and targeted guidance. Each week combines practical workshops for the entire cohort covering essential business skills (from brand development to financial planning) with specialized sessions addressing the unique challenges each industry faces.
Participants will benefit from one-on-one coaching, expert mentorship, peer learning, and personalized guidance throughout the program. Everything builds toward our Pitch Day, where founders will showcase their businesses to potential investors, partners, and community supporters. The standout entrepreneur will receive $5,000 in seed funding to help take their business to the next level.
This incubator was made possible by Amplify Her Foundation.

Open Office Hours
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AAPI Female Incubator - W3: Customer Discovery & Market Fit
AAPI Female Incubator - W3: Customer Discovery & Market Fit
Welcome to Chinatown is launching its first-ever 9-week incubator for women entrepreneurs starting the week of Aug 11, 2025. The program will bring together 12 founders across four industry groups: hospitality, technology, consumer goods, and creative services.
We've designed intimate groups of three entrepreneurs per industry to enable meaningful connections and targeted guidance. Each week combines practical workshops for the entire cohort covering essential business skills (from brand development to financial planning) with specialized sessions addressing the unique challenges each industry faces.
Participants will benefit from one-on-one coaching, expert mentorship, peer learning, and personalized guidance throughout the program. Everything builds toward our Pitch Day, where founders will showcase their businesses to potential investors, partners, and community supporters. The standout entrepreneur will receive $5,000 in seed funding to help take their business to the next level.
This incubator was made possible by Amplify Her Foundation.

AAPI Female Incubator - W4: Business Model + Financial Basics
AAPI Female Incubator - W4: Business Model + Financial Basics
Welcome to Chinatown is launching its first-ever 9-week incubator for women entrepreneurs starting the week of Aug 11, 2025. The program will bring together 12 founders across four industry groups: hospitality, technology, consumer goods, and creative services.
We've designed intimate groups of three entrepreneurs per industry to enable meaningful connections and targeted guidance. Each week combines practical workshops for the entire cohort covering essential business skills (from brand development to financial planning) with specialized sessions addressing the unique challenges each industry faces.
Participants will benefit from one-on-one coaching, expert mentorship, peer learning, and personalized guidance throughout the program. Everything builds toward our Pitch Day, where founders will showcase their businesses to potential investors, partners, and community supporters. The standout entrepreneur will receive $5,000 in seed funding to help take their business to the next level.
This incubator was made possible by Amplify Her Foundation.
Design Hackathon
Design Hackathon 2025
Welcome to Chinatown is excited to host our very first hackathon to harness the creativity and problem solving skills to support small businesses through sustainable solutions for brand voice, marketing, and social media.
Each team will be invited to hack in person at the Welcome to Chinatown Hub from Sept 4-5 in-person. Food, drink, and expert guidance will be provided! Teams will be determined by the Welcome to Chinatown team and the team will assign you a specific case/task that is directly connected with a Manhattan Chinatown based small business.
Task: Create a solution to help create a cohesive brand voice and generate organic/authentic content with the goal of higher engagement + building past promotions -> growing towards brand voice/lifestyle/awareness.
Applications now open!!

AAPI Female Incubator - W5: Personal Sustainability & Leadership
AAPI Female Incubator - W5: Personal Sustainability & Leadership
Welcome to Chinatown is launching its first-ever 9-week incubator for women entrepreneurs starting the week of Aug 11, 2025. The program will bring together 12 founders across four industry groups: hospitality, technology, consumer goods, and creative services.
We've designed intimate groups of three entrepreneurs per industry to enable meaningful connections and targeted guidance. Each week combines practical workshops for the entire cohort covering essential business skills (from brand development to financial planning) with specialized sessions addressing the unique challenges each industry faces.
Participants will benefit from one-on-one coaching, expert mentorship, peer learning, and personalized guidance throughout the program. Everything builds toward our Pitch Day, where founders will showcase their businesses to potential investors, partners, and community supporters. The standout entrepreneur will receive $5,000 in seed funding to help take their business to the next level.
This incubator was made possible by Amplify Her Foundation.

AAPI Female Incubator - W6: Digital Readiness & Sales Channels
AAPI Female Incubator - W6: Digital Readiness & Sales Channels
Welcome to Chinatown is launching its first-ever 9-week incubator for women entrepreneurs starting the week of Aug 11, 2025. The program will bring together 12 founders across four industry groups: hospitality, technology, consumer goods, and creative services.
We've designed intimate groups of three entrepreneurs per industry to enable meaningful connections and targeted guidance. Each week combines practical workshops for the entire cohort covering essential business skills (from brand development to financial planning) with specialized sessions addressing the unique challenges each industry faces.
Participants will benefit from one-on-one coaching, expert mentorship, peer learning, and personalized guidance throughout the program. Everything builds toward our Pitch Day, where founders will showcase their businesses to potential investors, partners, and community supporters. The standout entrepreneur will receive $5,000 in seed funding to help take their business to the next level.
This incubator was made possible by Amplify Her Foundation.

AAPI Female Incubator - W7: Growing Your Team
AAPI Female Incubator - W7: Growing Your Team
Welcome to Chinatown is launching its first-ever 9-week incubator for women entrepreneurs starting the week of Aug 11, 2025. The program will bring together 12 founders across four industry groups: hospitality, technology, consumer goods, and creative services.
We've designed intimate groups of three entrepreneurs per industry to enable meaningful connections and targeted guidance. Each week combines practical workshops for the entire cohort covering essential business skills (from brand development to financial planning) with specialized sessions addressing the unique challenges each industry faces.
Participants will benefit from one-on-one coaching, expert mentorship, peer learning, and personalized guidance throughout the program. Everything builds toward our Pitch Day, where founders will showcase their businesses to potential investors, partners, and community supporters. The standout entrepreneur will receive $5,000 in seed funding to help take their business to the next level.
This incubator was made possible by Amplify Her Foundation.

AAPI Female Incubator - W8: Capital, Pitching, & Power Dynamics
AAPI Female Incubator - W8: Capital, Pitching, & Power Dynamics
Welcome to Chinatown is launching its first-ever 9-week incubator for women entrepreneurs starting the week of Aug 11, 2025. The program will bring together 12 founders across four industry groups: hospitality, technology, consumer goods, and creative services.
We've designed intimate groups of three entrepreneurs per industry to enable meaningful connections and targeted guidance. Each week combines practical workshops for the entire cohort covering essential business skills (from brand development to financial planning) with specialized sessions addressing the unique challenges each industry faces.
Participants will benefit from one-on-one coaching, expert mentorship, peer learning, and personalized guidance throughout the program. Everything builds toward our Pitch Day, where founders will showcase their businesses to potential investors, partners, and community supporters. The standout entrepreneur will receive $5,000 in seed funding to help take their business to the next level.
This incubator was made possible by Amplify Her Foundation.

AAPI Female Incubator - W9: Demo Day & Vision Forward
AAPI Female Incubator - W9: Demo Day & Vision Forward
Welcome to Chinatown is launching its first-ever 9-week incubator for women entrepreneurs starting the week of Aug 11, 2025. The program will bring together 12 founders across four industry groups: hospitality, technology, consumer goods, and creative services.
We've designed intimate groups of three entrepreneurs per industry to enable meaningful connections and targeted guidance. Each week combines practical workshops for the entire cohort covering essential business skills (from brand development to financial planning) with specialized sessions addressing the unique challenges each industry faces.
Participants will benefit from one-on-one coaching, expert mentorship, peer learning, and personalized guidance throughout the program. Everything builds toward our Pitch Day, where founders will showcase their businesses to potential investors, partners, and community supporters. The standout entrepreneur will receive $5,000 in seed funding to help take their business to the next level.
This incubator was made possible by Amplify Her Foundation.

Very Cool Ice Cream Pop Up
Visit Very Cool Ice Cream at The Hub for vegan scoops in bold Asian-inspired flavors!

Consultation with Jaclyn Siu: Building Contingencies, Pivoting or Winding Down
Whether you're retiring, pivoting your business model, or planning for contingencies, Jaclyn Siu can help share expertise!

Marketing Consultations with Robyn: Marketing Plan Development + Audience Growth Tactics
Book a session to chat marketing plans, retaining and reaching your audience. (Great session for fellow non-profits!)

Sounds & ‘Sum
Sounds & ‘Sum
Come gather with us at an intimate evening to start off August- featuring musicians and artists at Sounds and ’Sum at The Hub! Hosted by our Associate Board, this summer fundraising event is part of an ongoing effort to support Welcome to Chinatown’s mission of uplifting the dreamers and the entrepreneurs of the neighborhood.
Tickets include access to the show with three musical performances and 1 drink/food voucher for dim sum bites and beverages. Each set will be 15 minutes with short breaks in between. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Buy tickets below!

Open Office Hours
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Simply Noms Pop-up
Visit Simply Nom’s cafe concept at The Hub for baked goods + matcha drinks!

Open Office Hours
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Merchandising Masterclass: 1:1 Sessions with The Locavore
Book a session with Caroline for expert recommendations on signage, displays, storytelling and customer engagement.

Business Consultation with Adam Sah: Business Planning and Development for Early Stage Businesses
Book a session to chat tactics and strategies to break through, raise money, find customers and provide something that delights them.

Plot Lines: Stories of Farming and Manufacturing in Contemporary China
Film and stories from Chinese farmlands and factory floors by Vivianne Zhang Wei (Chinese Farm Chronicles) and Kenza Wilks (Through the Factory Window).

Open Office Hours
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Panel and Chat: The Power of Storytelling
Learn how to craft and tell you (and your brand’s) story

Celebrate Community Pride, Panel + Queer AAPI Night Market
Come celebrate Pride with a community building panel discussion by day and a Gaysian mahjong party & queer aapi night market by night.

"Shortcuts" Screening with Emanuel Hanh
Join Emanuel Hanh and Welcome to Chinatown for a screening of Emanuel’s short film Shortcuts.
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Workshop
For your small business.
National ACE and Welcome to Chinatown invite you to a free Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Workshop in the heart of Chinatown.
Join us at The Hub for practical guidance on using digital tools to grow your business. After the session, enjoy light refreshments and networking with fellow entrepreneurs, community leaders, and
resource partners.

Squarespace Consultations: Leveling Up Your Website
Join Squarespace and Welcome to Chinatown for 1:1 tailored website and e-commerce coaching!

Founder Talks: Inside Early Stage Investing
Meet Adam Sah, a former Google engineer turned serial entrepreneur, author of 25+ patents, and early-stage investor.

Open Office Hours
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Summer Closet Pop-Up Sale at the Hub!
Join us for a summer sale to benefit The Hub!
Shop the closets of Welcome to Chinatown’s staff and friends! Come for the clothes stay for the vibes. We’ll have free snacks and drinks (while supplies last), good vibes, and a range of vintage/designer/y2k clothes. Proceeds will benefit Welcome to Chinatown.
We’ll also have some archival goods from Ting’s Gift Shop (think vintage deadstock slips from Hong Kong, beaded bags, and brocade glasses cases, screen printed Japanese tshirts etc) for sale!

Marketing Consultation with Vanessa Chung (Pro Bono Concierge Program)
Book a free consultation and get answers to all your marketing questions and tips from marketing expert Vanessa Chung.

88 COFFEE Pop-up
Visit The Hub for Test Thursday, our new initiative for entrepreneurs to test concepts + gain customer insight. Stop by for Vietnamese iced coffee and banh mi.

Culinary Workshop: 台灣粽子 Taiwanese Zongzi
Join us a Taiwanese zongzi-making experience with Janine YC. Lai of GaMaDiam Goods. Learn how to create your own 台灣粽子 (Taiwanese zongzi), and study the unique flavor profiles of different Taiwanese varieties.

Working with Creators and Influencers 101: A Panel with Influencer Social Responsibility (ISR)™
Come learn from leaders in the influencer space about how to build authentic partnerships with creators that drive growth for your business.

Open Office Hours
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Finding Balance in a Busy World: Suamora Circles
Reconnect with yourself through a grounding and inspiring session centered on mental well-being.

Community Appreciation Day + BOWERY NIGHT MARKET
Come kick off your summer with a full day with Manhattan Chinatown’s best!
COMMUNITY APPRECIATION DAY 2-5PM AT 12 PELL
BOWERY NIGHT MARKET 5-9:30PM AT 115 BOWERY (WtC HUB)

THKS & AAPI Heroes in Media
THKS, hosted by Hope King, is the first Asian American talk show.
During this live taping, we’re spotlighting AAPI media heroes in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month — ensuring their contributions are recognized and supported, so they can continue their vital work for years to come.

Small Business Peer Circle: Navigating Tariffs (Copy)
Navigating headwinds together.
Running a small business in today’s economy comes with no shortage of challenges. From shifting tariffs to unpredictable market conditions, it’s more important than ever to have a trusted community to lean on. Join us for an informal Peer Circle hosted by Welcome to Chinatown—a space for small business owners and entrepreneurs to come together, share experiences, and learn from one another.
We’ll be facilitating a guided but open conversation around how businesses are adapting to current economic pressures, including rising import costs and uncertainty in consumer spending. This is not a panel or presentation, but rather a chance to connect, vent, exchange ideas, and find solidarity with others navigating the same headwinds. WtC staff will be present to listen and identify ways we can better support your needs.
Drop in and out as needed during gathering. Small bites and refreshments will be catered for all attendees. Approval required because this is for small business owners only.

Messaging Consultation with Gianni Lai (Pro Bono Concierge Program)
Sharpen your story & clarify your values with a 25-minute pro-bono consultation!

$6M ARR (Bootstrapped) & Growing Fast: Fireside Chat with Sid Bendre
Join Sid Bendre, the 25-year-old founder of Oleve, as he shares the secrets behind scaling a premium consumer portfolio company to $6M ARR with minimal funding.