About Us

Who We Are

The California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce operates the Sacramento Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center under a cooperative agreement with the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) of the U.S Department of Commerce. The Sacramento MBDA Business Center provides minority business enterprises (MBEs) and other small entrepreneurs with the information and guidance necessary to build a solid foundation for their business. 

Our Mission

The U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency’s (MBDA) mission is to foster the growth and global competitiveness of U.S. minority business enterprises. MBDA accomplishes its mission by facilitating transactions through referrals, business consulting, contract bid/proposal preparation, loan packaging, and/or matching contract opportunities and capital sources (i.e. loans, equity, bonding, etc.). In addition, MBDA helps clients to achieve their growth objectives by connecting them with prospective strategic partners through business-to-business matching, teaming arrangements, joint ventures, or other strategic advisory services.

MEET OUR TEAM

Sacramento MBDA Business Center

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Karen Nelson

VP for Global & Domestic Programs - CA Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce
Karen is the VP for Global & Domestic Programs under the CalAsian Chamber. Karen provides oversight, strategic planning and direction for the Sacramento MBDA Business Center and CalAsian Chamber programs. Her role as a VP also includes developing partnerships, business development & strategy and overseeing operations, program quality & compliance and international trade.
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Stacey Tate

Project Director - Sacramento MBDA Business Center
Stacey is the Director for the Sacramento MBDA Business Center. Her role includes providing oversight, strategic planning and direction, and management of all projects implemented by the business center including domestic and international trade activities, and developing strategic partnerships and alliance with various local, state and federal organizations, community partners and subject-matter experts. Stacey also provides 1:1 business support and strategy.
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Sherri Reusche

Project Director - Rural Program
Sherri is the Project Director for the Rural Program under the Sacramento MBDA Business Center. The Rural Program services businesses in the Counties of Alpine, Amador, Calaveras and San Joaquin through no-cost, 1:1 consulting, training, workshops and B2B events.

Romi Sunga

Business Development Specialist
In his role as a Business Development Specialist for the Sacramento MBDA Business Center, Romi provides one-on-one technical assistance for MBEs, program and project management support, client engagement and works closely with subject-matter experts to effectively deliver technical assistance.
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Pa Butler-Vang

Business Development Specialist
As a Business Development Specialist at the Sacramento MBDA Business Center, Pa offers one-on-one technical assistance to MBEs, provides program and project management support, and fosters strong client engagement. She also collaborates closely with subject-matter experts to provide high-quality assistance, ensuring that businesses receive the resources and guidance they need to succeed.
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Alexis Gallegos

Program Manager
In her role as a Program Manager, Alexis manages the day-to-day program and special projects, as well as work closely with partner organizations and subject matter experts to plan and execute events, webinars, and business development activities to serve potential and existing clients.
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Janine Nguyen

Intake Coordinator
In her/their role as an Intake Coordinator, Janine serves as the center's first point of contact to assess our client's business needs through introductory meetings. Janine also assists with program and project management support, client engagement, marketing, outreach, and event planning. 

Careers

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. At this time, we are not actively hiring. Please feel free to check back in the future for any updates on open positions.

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