Learn more about the person, who works closest with the Mayor of Houston,
Waynette Chan. Ms. Chan assists the Mayor in the management of Houston; she develops, advises on, and implements policy. Additionally, Ms. Chan participates in the preparation of Houston’s budget, guides and monitors city services, and advises on items for the council agenda.
She has direct oversight of 10 departments: Health and Human Services, Houston Fire Department, Houston Police Department, Houston Public Library, the Mayor’s Office, the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security, the Mayor’s Office of Special Events, Parks and Recreation, Public Works and Engineering, and Solid Waste Management. These departments have over 19,000 full time equivalent employees and are allocated over $2.8 billion of the $4.1 billion City of Houston budget.
Enjoy a multi-course Asian meal for $20 per person inclusive for members and $25 for nonmembers. RSVP on-line at www.asianchamber-hou.org or call Faye at 713-782-7222 before noon on Wednesday, 7/28. Limited seating.
Find out what CONTI Real Estate Investments is doing to improve the quality, service and security of Villa Adora (formerly known as Lenox Apartments). Meet Steward Hsu, one of the company owners, who will share their vision and commitment to the community through Villa Adora. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast and a tour of the property. Online reservations www.asianchamber-hou.org or call Faye at 713-782-7222 before noon on Thursday, 7/22.
* July Luncheon, Topic: “We are Red Nation”-Liftoff to Partnership Opportunities with The Houston Rockets,” NOTE: DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF OUR USUAL MEETING PLACE, WE WILL BE MEETING AT A NEW LOCATION!
Be sure to join us for this great program with Rockets corporate sales executives, Rod Henderson, Ta Lung Lin, Scott Wessels and Tony Sullivan. They will bring great door prizes too! If you like Asian food, we will have a multi-course Asian meal that you will not forget! A great opportunity to invite your colleagues and business clients to join us this month for a great treat!
Members: $30; Non-members: $35; Walk-ins $40. Cash or Credit cards accepted. Online reservations www.asianchamber-hou.org or call Faye at 713-782-7222 or email to faye@asianchamber-hou.org before noon on Tuesday, 7/13.
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.
We have been invited by the Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce to join them at their next luncheon at their member rate.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE CONCERNING
LAW ENFORCEMENT & PUBLIC SAFETY
Because there is nothing more important to our daily work and personal lives than public safety, we have invited newly appointed HPD Chief Charles McClelland and Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia to be the featured speakers at our Chamber’s June 23 Law Enforcement Luncheon.
You benefit by attending:
· Learn how the Sheriff’s department and HPD work together to provide public safety for your employees and your business
· Tip-off the Sheriff and Chief about high-risk locations for crime
· Have your questions about police protection answered
· Establish personal contact with the Chief and Sheriff, and learn who to contact when you need assistance
· Improve your understanding of the limitations tight budgets and the shortage of officers have on public safety
Reserve your seats now!
Table of Eight - $260
Individual Chamber Members - $35
Individual Non-Members - $40
This luncheon is generously underwritten by
Sheraton Houston Brookhollow Hotel
3000 North Loop West
Opening ceremonies sponsored by
Adams Insurance Service, Inc.
Register on-line www.asianchamber-hou.org or Contact Faye at 713-782-7222 by Monday, June 21.
Join us in awarding our annual scholarships to graduating high school seniors attending Texas colleges or universities and Houston Community College students. Guest speaker: Nghi Ho, Alief ISD Board of Trustees and board member of Asian Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Foundation.
Reservations must be made by Tuesday, June 8 at 12 noon. Please register online at www.asianchamber-hou.org or call Faye at 713-782-7222. $30 members; $35 non-members; walk-ins will be charged $40 and will not be seated until 11:55 a.m. to ensure that those that pre-registered are seated. Payment in advance will be appreciated to expedite registration. Cash and Credit Cards accepted.
Inaugural 2010 Salute to Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Luncheon
Honoring Those Who Do Good By Doing Well
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
11:30-1:30 pm
Asian Commerce Center
Conference & Banquet Hall, 2nd Floor
6833 W. Sam Houston Parkway S. 77072
(off Bellaire Blvd., between Hilton Garden Inn & Denny’s)
HONOREES:
Pioneers in service to Houston's Asian Pacific American Community
Dr. Beng Ho for Community Health Leadership
Dr. Jenny Yi for Community-Based Participatory Research
Dr. Vi Ho for Community Outreach
Filipino Nurses Association for Community Health Group
Indian Doctors Charity Clinic for Clinical Health
Speaker: Beverly J. Gor, Ed.D, RD, LD, CDE
Post Doctoral Fellow, Center for Research on Minority Health, UT MDACC
Individual Tickets:
$ 30 Member individual luncheon ticket
$ 35 Non-member individual luncheon ticket
Tables of 10 and Exhibit Tables:
$ 600 Sponsor: Table of 10; listing on program
$ 750 Sponsor & Exhibitor Table: Lunch seating for 10
and Exhibitor Table; listing on program
$ 250 Member Exhibitor Table: Must be current member
of either ACC or HWA; one 6’ table/2 chairs; 2
luncheon tickets; listing on program
$ 400 Non-member Exhibitor Table: one 6’ table/2 chairs;
2
Register on-line www.asianchamber-hou.org or Contact Rogene Gee Calvert, 713-782-7222 or rogenecalvert@asianchamber-hou.org
TITLE SPONSOR
TexHealth Harris County 3-Share Plan
Hosted by
Asian Chamber of Commerce
and
Business Symposium Agenda
8:00 am Registration & Networking
8:45 am Welcome
9:00 am Plenary Panel 1
Community Development and Funding Tools for Local Communities and Neighborhoods- As business areas develop, how do communities brand themselves and create funds to provide beautification, safety and physical improvements for merchants and customers.
10:30: Break
10:45 am Plenary Panel 2
Promoting International Trade and Investment- There are a number of tools that are available to attract businesses and investments from Asia to Texas and local cities. Such tools include: Tax Abatements; Targeted Employment Areas; Regional Centers; Governor’s Enterprise Fund; EB5 and E2 Visas; Free Enterprise Zones and Historically Underutilized Business Zones.
Noon: Lunch & Plenary Panel 3
Importance of Political Participation as a Tool in Economic Development- A panel of Asian elected officials discuss how and why political involvement is a critical tool in developing communities and business areas.
2:00: Adjournment
Enjoy a banquet of delectable Asian cuisine, priceless and practical auction items (see below) and inspirational messages.
Join the Asian Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Gala Co-chairs, Lee Walthall and Sheila Briones and
Mistress of Ceremonies: Ms. Adela Uchida
News Anchor, ABC13 KTRK-TV
Honoring the 2010 Entrepreneurs of the Year:
Vincent Chau, Great Prosperity Equities, Inc.
Trung H. Doan, Studio Red Architects, LP
Neeta Sane, Positronic Systems, LLC
Allison Wen, Safari Texas, Inc.
Ø 4 Astros Diamond Club Seats at Minute Maid Park
Ø Week-long Accommodations and two Round-trip Southwest airplane tickets to Las Vegas
Ø Dinner for 12 in the home and company of Rice University's First
Ø Couple, President David Leebron and Mrs. Y. Ping Sun
Ø 2 Round-trip Continental airline tickets to Asia
Ø Various restaurant certificates, theater and sports tickets and merchandise
"Play Ball!" It's springtime and that means baseball season starts! How will the Houston Astros do this season? Come ask Houston Astros' Tom Garrity, a 20-year veteran of professional sports marketing and corporate sales, oversees all sponsorship development and sales as well as ticket and suite sales, in his second season with the Astros.
Enjoy lunch, networking and maybe win an Astros autographed baseball as a door prize. Contact 713-782-7222 or email Faye@asianchamber-hou.org.
Learn what makes Costco one of the world’s most successful businesses. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast, door prizes and tour. RSVP on-line my Monday, April 5 at www.asianchamber-hou.org or call 713-782-7222.
