In celebration of National Small Business Week, and at the interest of various community organizations, this press conference is to announce a community-led statewide initiative to celebrate AAPI restaurants across CT. Certain restaurants are agreeing to post flyers and offer specials in recognition of Asian Heritage Month and Asian Restaurant Weeks; these restaurants will be featured in a directory that is being put together by high school and college student volunteers. Committed speakers thus far include Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas, CBIA, DECD, the student volunteers, the Fairfield Chapter of the Organization of Chinese Americans, the Asian Pacific American Coalition, and CWCSEO.