Resources for Support
Aurora, Colorado & Metro Area
“By working with community leaders and existing organizations, we are focused on assisting cultural and language specific communities to develop appropriate infrastructure, help build resilience to strengthen their welfare, and stand-up against Anti-Asian hate attacks.”
Aurora-South Metro Small Business Development Center
“The Aurora-South Metro Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is staff to the Partnership. The SBDC’s mission is to help existing and new businesses grow and prosper, serving Aurora and Arapahoe, Douglas and south Jefferson Counties. Services include one-on-one free and confidential virtual consulting, low-cost webinars and events, and connecting businesses with state-wide business resources.”
City of Aurora
“Aurora residents and businesses enjoy award-winning public safety, excellent parks and recreation, beautiful open spaces and access to quality cultural, educational and community activities. There are a variety of resources and opportunities available to you.”
On Havana Street
“On Havana Street runs 4.3 miles in the Denver/Aurora border in Colorado from 6th Avenue to Dartmouth with over 1000 diverse businesses. This global business district offers experiences in the arts, shopping, dining, living & MORE.”
Formerly Asian Pacific Development Center
APDC is now part of the Cultural Development & Wellness Center at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery.
“Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR)’s Cultural Development & Wellness Center exists to meet the needs of Aurora’s increasingly diverse population which includes refugees and immigrants from around the world. We recognize the unique challenges and needs of people navigating a new culture, learning a new language, and trying to access care here in Colorado..”
Asian Avenue Magazine
“Our mission at Asian Avenue magazine is to build bridges of awareness, knowledge, and understanding between the diverse Asian Pacific American (APA) communities and the general public through cultural insights, pop culture, news, and information. We are the only English-printed publication in Colorado focused on the APA community and culture.”
Asian Chamber of Commerce
The Partnership is a member of this Chamber.
“Welcome to the Asian Chamber of Commerce. Supporting and promoting businesses locally and nationally; forging deep relationships with community partners and organizations.”
Aurora Chamber
The Partnership is a member of this Chamber.
"The Aurora Chamber of Commerce is an action-oriented membership organization that serves as the leading business voice in the Eastern Metro area. For our members, we seek to provide access, advocacy, and influence."
Office of International and Immigrant Affairs
“The Office of International and Immigrant Affairs (OIIA) was created to facilitate the successful integration of immigrants and refugees into Aurora's civic, economic and cultural life. OIIA also leads international efforts focused in the establishment of strategic global partnerships, manage official protocol activities and events, and serve as a liaison to the international community.”
Included under OIIA is the International Cross Cultural Network of Aurora, which provides interpreters, translators, and cultural consultants for various projects in the city of Aurora and surrounding areas.
National Association of Asian American Professionals - Colorado
“We are the Colorado chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals. As a non-profit organization, our goal is to cultivate and empower Asian & Pacific Islander individuals through leadership development, professional networking, and community service.
Colorado Dragon Boat Festival
“Since 2001, the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival has brought people together to experience, celebrate and enjoy dragon boat racing, culture, arts and entertainment, and food. We are proud to have grown into the largest dragon boat festival in North America.”
RTD - Regional Transportation District
“The Regional Transportation District develops, operates and maintains a public transportation system that meets the transit needs of close to 3 million people within an eight-county service area in the Denver Metro region. RTD’s buses, rail lines, shuttles and additional services provide approximately 100 million annual passenger trips.”