Foremost Group Founder and Chairman Recognized for Lifetime of Leadership in Maritime Commerce, Education, and Philanthropy Read press release from Maine Maritime Academy: https://mainemaritime.edu/about-mma/press-releases/maine-maritime-academy-conferred-honorary-doctorate-upon-dr-james-s-c-chao-at-special-ceremony-in-new-york-city/ NEW YORK, N.Y. — Maine Maritime Academy will confer an Honorary Doctorate upon Dr. James S. C. Chao, Founder and Chairman of Foremost Group, during a special ceremony on July 8, 2026,…

Read RADM John A. Okon’s Introduction and Degree Conferral upon Dr. James S.C. Chao: https://www.chaofamilyfoundations.com/news/radm-john-a.-okon’s-introduction-and-degree-conferral-upon-dr.-james-s.c.-chao Bronx, N.Y. — May 8, 2026 SUNY Maritime College is proud to announce that it will confer an honorary degree of Doctor of Science to distinguished shipping executive and philanthropist Dr. James S. C. Chao, Founder and Chairman of Foremost…

New York, NY March 19, 2026 Marine Society of the City of New York proudly announces that the Founder and Chairman of Foremost Group, Dr. James S. C. Chao, and his eldest daughter, The Honorable Elaine L. Chao, the first Asian American woman to be appointed to the President’s cabinet, will receive the Special Recognition…

Webb Institute Glen Cove, New York October 24, 2025 Read Dr. James S. C. Chao’s remarks: https://foremostgroupusa.com/remarks-by-honorary-doctorate-degree-recipient-dr-james-s-c-chao-at-webb-institute/ Read President Mark Martecchini’s introduction of Dr. James S. C. Chao: https://foremostgroupusa.com/introduction-of-dr-james-s-c-chao-by-mark-martecchini-president-of-webb-institute/ Read Marine Link’s news report: https://foremostgroupusa.com/dr-james-s-c-chao-honored-by-webb-institute/ Webb Institute proudly awarded Dr. James S.C. Chao, Founder and Chairman of the Foremost Group, an Honorary Doctor of Science…

Asia SocietyCipriani 25 Broadway, New YorkOctober 15, 2025 Learn more about Asia Society Game Changer Award: https://asiasociety.org/asia-game-changer-awards Good evening! It’s wonderful to be back at the Asia Society Game Changers Award ceremony where I once introduced the champion Afghan Women’s Robotics team. As a Board member, I am proud to have been a part of…

The Coast Guard Foundation’s New York Salutes the Coast Guard dinner honored maritime leader Dr. James S.C. Chao and the crew of Cutter William Chadwick, with a keynote from The Honorable Elaine Chao. Pier 61, New York CityOctober 11, 2025 Source: https://www.coastguardfoundation.org/news/coast-guard-foundation-event-in-nyc-honors-dr-james-s-c-chao-and-coast-guard-features-keynote-by-elaine-chao Read Dr. James S. C. Chao’s Remarks: https://foremostgroupusa.com/remarks-by-sole-honoree-dr-james-s-c-chao-at-united-states-coast-guard-foundation-tribute-dinner/ Read President Chairman Thomas Allegretti’s…

New York, New YorkSeptember 19, 2025 National ACE 2025 Conference Recap:https://www.nationalace.org/news/2025-conference-press-release Thank you for this wonderful award. I understand that there are many entrepreneurs who started and own their businesses here this evening.  I want to first of all, congratulate you for your courage, determination, vision.  You are contributing to Society.  You are creating jobs…