2025 marked a milestone of 50 years of the Hmong community in Minnesota. Walser’s Asian Hmong Alliance rose to the occasion with two standout events: hosting a companywide Hmong New Year at our Walser Toyota Bloomington and representing Walser at St. Paul’s RiverCentre Hmong New Year, one of the largest Hmong cultural celebrations in the…
Threads of Tradition: A Hmong Clothing Showcase This May, Walser Automotive Group and the Asian Hmong Alliance are proud to spotlight the vibrant heritage of Minnesota’s Hmong community through a traveling exhibit: Threads of Tradition: A Hmong Clothing Showcase. Curated by Bee Vang-Moua, this striking display features traditional Hmong garments that celebrate culture, identity, and…
In this AAPI employee spotlight, Audi Wichita General Manager Bac Ta explains how he began his journey in the auto industry and what steps he took to reach his current role. Later, he provides words of encouragement along with his favorite Vietnamese cuisine.
Every May, we come together as a nation to celebrate and honor the rich and diverse heritage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). It’s a time for reflection, appreciation, and recognition of the remarkable contributions, cultural treasures, and the enduring spirit of this vibrant community. This May, Walser proudly joined in on the celebration…
May marks the recognition of Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage in the U.S. AAPI Month highlights the contributions and influence of the AAPI community in history, culture, art, science, and more. For this month, we produced multiple employee spotlights and hosted various events sponsored by our newest Employee Resource Group, the Asian Hmong…
May is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. It’s a time to recognize the historical and cultural contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. For Song Vang, a PDR Technician at Walser Reconditioning Center, recognizing his Hmong history, culture, and traditions have always been a way of life. “In our culture, as the…
May marks Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. To celebrate, we’re recognizing Walser Automotive Group employees within the AAPI community and highlighting their stories. We recently spoke to Kong Yang, Detail Manager at the Walser Reconditioning Center. He told us about his journey into the automotive industry and why the meaning of…
