Letter from the
PACC-MDC President
MATTHEW VELAND
Dear PACC MDC Members and Friends,
On behalf of the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Metro Washington, D.C., I want to express our deep gratitude for your continued support and engagement with our organization. Our chamber plays a vital role in strengthening and supporting the development of Filipino American led business endeavors.
We remain committed to advocating for policies and initiatives that foster a conducive business environment for companies operating across the DMV. We actively engage with national business community leaders, industry stakeholders, and community partners to achieve our 3 Cs: Contracts, Connections, and Cash.
This year, we have an exciting lineup of events and programs designed to facilitate networking, knowledge sharing, and business development. Our upcoming APAHM and Philippine Independence day events, in coordination with Amazon, will help celebrate and broaden the impact that we are able to make in our families' lives, our businesses, and our communities. Additionally, we are deepening our ties with our partner organizations, including National ACE, ACE NextGen, FYP DC, and PNAMDC.
I encourage you to take advantage of the resources and platforms provided by our chamber. Engage with our committees, attend our events, and share your insights and experiences. Together, we can continue to build a thriving ecosystem that promotes mutual prosperity and strengthens the continued growth of our organization.
Under the leadership of our past two presidents, Cristina Sison and Michael San Juan, we were able to survive the pandemic; now, I believe we are in an excellent position to thrive.
Thank you for your continued support, and I look forward to our ongoing collaboration.
Matthew Veland
PACC-DC President