(華盛頓特區，2023 年 8 月 25 日 ) -- 全美亞太裔總商會 （National ACE） 今天宣佈成立 AAPISTRONG 餐廳基金的第三年，申請時間 延至 至 9月 4 日截止，以支持獨立的亞太裔 （AAPI） 擁有的餐廳。該計劃由 Grubhub  贊助社區基金的資金補助。由於餐廳行業面臨持續的經濟挑戰，亞太裔餐館企業家能夠通過這筆資金將改善基礎設施、電子商務和技術、員工福利和運營精簡等發展理念，將他們的業務提升到一個新的水準。這將幫助亞太裔企業家擴大業務規模，確保未來，並通過營造安全和愉快的聚會場所來回饋社區的生活。

過去幾年中 “我們亞太裔的餐廳表現了他們的韌性，並且能共同努力展望未來”，全美亞太裔總商會總裁兼首席執行官董繼玲感謝Grubhub對亞太裔餐廳的持續承諾，並提供支助的機會。Grubhub社區基金的資金補助，將為亞太裔餐廳的業主，提供擴展業務並達到新高峰的機會。

全國各地符合條件的亞太裔餐廳將能夠申請 $15,000 美元的資金補助，最高可達$50,000 美元。頒獎典禮將於 2023 年 10 月 12 日至 13 日在拉斯維加斯舉行的全國 ACE #AAPISTRONG 年會上現場頒發。

National ACE一直是Grubhub在AAPIStrong 餐廳撥款計劃方面的合作夥伴，Grubhub 並與全美亞太裔總商會合作制定共同的業務和優先的政策事項。”Grubhub 高級副總裁Dave Tovar表示：多年來，該計劃已支持全國500多家亞太裔餐廳維持和擴展其業務。亞太裔餐廳在他們的社區中發揮著至關重要的作用，Grubhub致力於幫助他們對他們所服務的人和社區產生積極正面的影響。

從 2023 年 8 月 14 日至 9月 4 日止，或當我們達到 2,000 名申請人時，以先到者為準，AAPISTRONG餐廳基金將接受美國所有 AAPI 擁有的餐廳業主的撥款補助申請。

亞太裔餐廳業主若要獲得資金補助，必須滿足以下的資格：

·餐廳必須是亞裔美國人/太平洋島民/夏威夷原住民多數擁有（至少 51%股份）; 

·必須位於美國; 必須當前正在運行; 

·必須是營利性企業;

·必須出示其主要許可活動為「準備和供應食品」的證明; 在一個地點運營;不能是特許經營權;必須證明有經濟需要;

·資金必須用於業務的增長和擴張;

·必須展示社區影響力（即文化/社區、招聘、慈善/慈善工作等）

·對於大獎決賽入圍者，您必須能夠參加 10 月 12 日至 13 日在內華達州拉斯維加斯舉行的年會。航班券和酒店住宿將通過國家ACE為三名大獎決賽選手提供。

AAPISTRONG 亞太裔餐廳基金補助 截止申請時間延至 9月 4 日 或我們達到 2，000 名申請人時結束，以先到者為準。贈款將在 2023 年秋季分發給餐廳。有興趣的餐廳可以瞭解更多關於AAPISTRONG餐廳基金和完整的申請流程，網址為https://www.aapistrong.com/current-grants

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關於全美亞太裔總商會 (National ACE)

全美亞太裔總商會 (National ACE) 的使命是堅定宣導亞太裔商業的利益，並在所有問題上產生積極的推動及發展，以增強和推進亞太裔企業主，企業家和企業領導者的目標和願望。  全美亞太裔總商會 在全國擁有120 多個附屬商會和亞太裔組織合作夥伴，致力於通過改善經濟發展和影響，推進聯盟和加強社區建設，以及培養下一代亞太裔企業家和高管來支援 ，和促進影響亞太裔商業界的問題。 全美亞太裔總商會 為全國亞太裔的商業利益提供了統一的聲音。欲瞭解更多資訊，請訪問: www.nationalace.org.

關於Grubhub

Grubhub是Just Eat Takeaway.com（LSE：JET，AMS：TKWY，NASDAQ：GRUB）的分部，這是一個全球領先的在線食品配送市場。Grubhub致力於將超過3200萬食客與他們最喜歡的當地餐廳的食物聯繫起來，通過創新的餐廳技術，易於使用的平臺和改進的交付體驗來提升食品訂購。Grubhub在美國4,000多個城市擁有超過365,000家餐廳合作夥伴。

申請詳細資情請上網https://www.aapistrong.com/current-grants。

Press Contact:
Emily Fuder
efuder@nationalace.org

National ACE Opens Applications for the AAPISTRONG Restaurant Fund in Partnership with Grubhub to Help with the Growth and Expansion of AAPI-owned Restaurants

Independent restaurants across the country can apply for a grant up to $50,000 through the AAPISTRONG Restaurant Fund made possible by the Grubhub Community Fund.

WASHINGTON, D.C., August 25, 2023 -- The National Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneurship (National ACE) today announced the third year of the AAPISTRONG Restaurant Fund to support independent, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI)-owned restaurants, a program enabled by a grant from the Grubhub Community Fund. With the industry facing ongoing economic challenges, this funding will allow AAPI restaurateurs to take their business to the next level through development ideas such as infrastructure improvements, e-commerce and technology, employee benefits, and operations streamlining. Ultimately, this will help AAPI entrepreneurs to scale their businesses, secure their futures, and also give back to the life of their neighborhoods by fostering safe and enjoyable places to gather.

“Our AAPI-owned restaurants proved their resilience and now are looking to the future,” said Chiling Tong, President and CEO of National ACE. "Grubhub's ongoing commitment to AAPI-owned restaurants is demonstrated by the continuation of this amazing grant opportunity. The grant support from the Grubhub Community Fund will provide AAPI restaurant owners the opportunity to expand their businesses and reach new peaks.”

Eligible restaurants across the country will be able to apply for a $15,000 grant, with grand prizes up to $50,000 awarded live at the National ACE’s #AAPISTRONG Annual Conference in Las Vegas on October 12-13, 2023.

“National ACE has been an incredible partner to Grubhub on the AAPIStrong restaurant grant program and working with us on shared business and policy priorities,” said Dave Tovar, senior vice president of communications & government relations at Grubhub. “Over the years, this program has supported more than 270 AAPI-owned restaurants across the country to both sustain and expand their businesses. Restaurants play a vital role in their communities, and Grubhub is committed to helping them have a positive impact on the people and communities they serve.”

From August 14 to Sept. 4, 2023 or when we reach 2,000 applicants, whichever comes first, the AAPISTRONG Restaurant Fund will accept grant applications from all AAPI-owned restaurants throughout the United States.

To qualify for grant assistance, AAPI-owned restaurants must satisfy all of the following requirements:

·The restaurant must be Asian American/Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian majority-owned (at least 51%); 

·Must be based in the United States; 

·Must be currently operational; 

·Must be a for-profit business;

·Must show proof of their primary licensed activity as “the preparation and serving of food”; 

·Operates in a single location;

·Cannot be a franchise;

·Must demonstrate financial need;

·Funds must be used towards growth and expansion of the business;

·Must demonstrate community impact (i.e. culture/community, hiring, charitable/philanthropic efforts, etc.)

·For grand prize finalists, you must be able to attend our Annual Conference in Las Vegas, NV on October 12-13. Flight vouchers and hotel accommodations will be provided via National ACE for the three grand prize finalists.

Applications will open the morning of Monday, August 14, 2023 at 12am ET via www.AAPISTRONG.com.

The application period will close on Sept. 4,2023 or when we reach 2,000 applicants, whichever comes first. Grants will be distributed to restaurants throughout Fall 2023. Interested restaurants can learn more about the AAPISTRONG Restaurant Fund and the full application process at https://www.aapistrong.com/current-grants

About National ACE
National ACE’s mission is to serve as a strong advocate of AAPI business interests and effect positive change on all issues that enhance and advance the goals and aspirations of AAPI business owners, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders. With over 100 affiliate chambers of commerce and AAPI organization partners throughout the country, National ACE strives to support and promote issues that impact the AAPI business community by improving economic development and impact, advancing coalitions and enhancing community building, and fostering the next generation of AAPI entrepreneurs and executives. National ACE provides a unified voice for the business interests of AAPIs nationally. Learn more at: www.nationalace.org.

About Grubhub
Grubhub is part of Just Eat Takeaway.com (LSE: JET, AMS: TKWY, NASDAQ: GRUB), a leading global online food delivery marketplace. Dedicated to connecting more than 32 million diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, Grubhub elevates food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub features more than 365,000 restaurant partners in over 4,000 U.S. cities.