Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month this May and year-round by attending neighborhood events, reading inspiring stories, supporting AANHPI-owned businesses, and more in National Landing.
Events
Brunch and Business: AANHPI Leadership
Join Arlington Economic Development’s BizLaunch team for an inspiring event that honors the grit, passion and resilience of AANHPI small business owners who turned dreams into reality — right here in our community.
Stories
Toby's Homemade Ice Cream: Meet Toby Bantug
Join us as we delve into his inspiration for making ice cream, the challenges he's faced, and the cultural significance of his unique flavors.
Urban Thai: Pam Makepigul
As Urban Thai celebrates their 20th anniversary this year, we sat down with owner Pam Makepigul to learn more about her journey, philosophy behind her food, and plans for the future.
Commonwealth Joe: Robert Peck
We sat down with Robert "Robbie" Peck, a local entrepreneur whose vibrant journey through life and business captures the essence of innovative pride here in National Landing. Robbie, a co-founder of Commonwealth Joe, shared his story with us—from his roots in Virginia to his rich Korean-American heritage.
RASA: Sahil Rahman
Sahil, alongside his childhood friend Rahul Vinod, founded RASA to bridge cultural gaps and bring the rich flavors of Indian cuisine to a broader audience. With roots deeply intertwined through their fathers' entrepreneurial ventures in the restaurant industry, Sahil and Rahul grew up witnessing the transformative power of food and community.
Support AANHPI-owned businesses
Earn triple rewards all month long at National Landing AANHPI-owned businesses through the Open Rewards program.