OVERLAND PARK, KAN.—The Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Kansas City (AACC) has selected its 2022 Asian Chamber Awards honorees in 2 categories, according to Sook Park, Executive Director of the AACC. The honorees are the 2022 Entrepreneur of the Year, Abinash Parida, Agelix Consulting LLC and the 2022Corporation of the Year, Kissick Construction. The AACC will also honor Young Sexton, President of WingGate Travel, Joe Melookaran, CPA & Wealth Advisor of LPL Financial, and Benny Lee, President of Duracomm as Directors Emeritus for their exemplary contributions to the chamber.
The 2022Asian Chamber Award honorees will be recognized at the AACC’s 18th Annual Awards Gala, Thursday evening, May 19, 2022, at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel. Tickets for the Gala can be purchased on the organization’s website.
The Keynote Speaker for the 2022 Awards Gala will be BD Wong, award-winning actor, activist, and author. Honorary Chairperson of the 2022 Gala is Jennifer Schnack, Vice President HR, Talent, Development and Experience, T-Mobile.
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Kansas City was formed in 1998 as a non-profit organization to enhance the economic opportunities for Asian American businesses through education, networking, and advocacy while promoting community engagement and visibility.
For more information about the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Kansas City, or the2022 Asian Chamber Awards Gala, contact Sook Park, AACC Executive Director,(913) 338-0774 or sook_park@asianchamberkc.com.