OC Community Forum: Engaging our Future
Written by Apr 30, 2009, 11:20 am
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BE A VOICE
BE HEARD
OC Community Forum: Engaging our Future
Come to a day dedicated to the discussion of issues relevant to Asian and Pacific Islanders (API’s) in today’s economy. Participants will be given an opportunity to openly discuss, ask questions and share ideas on issues directly affecting them and their neighborhoods.
The day will include the opportunity to network and dialogue with API political and community leaders while offering a venue to help participants become proactive and effective advocates and leaders in their own communities.
WHEN: Saturday May 16, 2009
TIME: 9:00am – 4:00pm
WHERE: Garden Grove Community Center
(11300 Stanford Ave., Garden Grove CA 92840)
*For more information and to register please visit: www.leap.org/empower_cec.html
GENERAL Admission: $10
STUDENT Admission: Free
*Fee includes lunch and materials
Discussion Topics (May include but not Limited to)
- Equal Housing Issues
- May 19th Statewide Special Election
- Access to Government and Social Services
- Working with your Local Representatives
- Philanthropy: Discussing the State of Funding
- Training for Community Trainers (Sharing Ideas and Experiences)
- The 2010 Census: Ensuring that Our Community is Counted
LA Film Festival: “Who Killed Vincent Chin?”
Written by Apr 30, 2009, 11:10 am
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Please join OCA-OC for a special screening of…
“Who Killed Vincent Chin?”
OCA-OC is partnering with the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival to present “Who Killed Vincent Chin.”
The 25th Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival will take place during Asian Pacific Heritage Month from April 30th – May 7th at the Directors Guild of America, Laemmle’s Sunset 5, Aratani/Japan Ameria Theatre, National Center for the Preservation of Democracy and Downtown Independence.
For more information about the film, please visit:
www.vconline.org/festival/program.cfm?program_id=17
WHEN: Saturday May 2, 2009
TIME: 4-6PM
WHERE: Directors Guild of America Theater 2
(7920 W. Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles)
GENERAL Admission: $12
STUDENT Admission: $10
SENIOR Admission: $10
*To purchase tickets please contact Lisa Akiyama at
lakiyama27@yahoo.com
Written by Apr 13, 2009, 11:33 am
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This Day is About YOU!
Businesses of all phases start up or established, can benefit from these core values. Come discover how The Economy Stimulus Package will impact your business. Workshops will include Tips for Business Survival, Tax Remification & Incentives, obtaining financing in this economy, and much more. Millions of Federal and State dollars are available through contracts. Come learn how to grab a piece of the action!
Online & Workshop Registration Deadline April 22nd
$10 Members/$25 Non-member with Pre-registration (Use Members Discount Code: OCAOC2009)
$30 at the door
(Parking included in cost)
Seating is Limited, reserve online at: www.abaoc.org/Events/SB-Day2009/RSVP.php
Workshops that will be provided:
| Starting your Business | Sustaining/Growing Your Business | Expanding Your Market |
| Is entrepreneurship right for your? If so, how to write a business plan? | Tips for business survival | Business certifications/how to write a winning bid for RFPs |
| Which business entity is right for you and what are the tax consequences? | Tax Ramifications and Incentives | How to do business with the Federal and State Government |
| Business resources and financing available to you | Obtaining financing in this economy | How to do business with the County of Orange |
For more information:
Contact ABAOC at 949.222.2291 or Kim.Zastrow@abaoc.org
Contact OCA-OC at contact@oca-oc.org
Entrepreneur Empowerment Training
Written by Apr 3, 2009, 9:15 am
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Do you have a great business idea?
Are you ready to be your own boss?
If so, you should consider the
Entrepreneur Empowerment Training
The Entrepreneur Empowerment Training provides a limited number of full scholarships to Asian Pacific American (APA) entrepreneurs to attend business start-up and development programs.
WHO CAN APPLY?
The Scholarship is designed for women and men who want to start a business or expand an existing small business.
Scholarship awardees will participate in intensive courses that run on a weekly basis for 5 weeks. Participants are expected to be present and prepared for each session.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
- What it takes to be a successful entrepreneur
- How to develop and test a business concept or expansion plan
- How to select the best business entry or growth option
- How to organize, manage, and grow a business
- How to research and market a business
- Financial literacy for entrepreneurs and small business owners
- How to find funding for a start-up or business development
HOW DO I APPLY?
Scholarship awardees are selected through an application process. Awardees are chosen by representatives from AWBC, the OCA National Center, State Farm, and the OCA host chapter. Awardees are chosen on the strength of their application, but priority will be given to OCA members in cases where two applicants have comparable applications. Non-OCA member awardees will receive a year-long OCA membership.
The APA Entrepreneur Empowerment Scholarship is sponsored by OCA, State Farm®, and the Association of Women’s Business Centers.
Apply for the Greater Los Angeles EET
Read about our inaugural EET program in the DC Metro area!
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