Past Events - 2008
Second Sino-U.S. Small and Medium
Enterprise Investment Forum
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 9am - noon
Sheraton Gateway Hotel,
600 Airport Boulevard
Burlingame, CA 94010
A Business Matchmaking Event
Small businesses from the United States are invited to a unique opportunity to meet small and medium enterprises from China. Meeting will include presentations by U.S. and Chinese companies followed by one-on-one meetings.
The China Center for Business Cooperation and Coordination
(http://www.chinasme.org.cn/index_e.asp), operates under the authority of China’s National Development and Reform Commission. The Center, as it is known in China, is charged with promotion and development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) within China and the development of international cooperation to encourage investment within China and abroad. The Center’s main task is to connect the various regions and departments of the Chinese government in charge of SME-related development with foreign businesses for advancement of small and medium enterprises in China.
The Second Sino-U.S. SME Investment Forum in 2008 will provide an opportunity for exchange and matchmaking between SMEs and investment funds from both the United States and China and facilitate conditions for SMEs in China to seek financing channels, integrate into the global market and participate in international business. This is an excellent opportunity for US companies to begin developing contacts with potential Chinese business partners.
Participating Organizations
- U.S. Small Business Administration
- City of San Francisco
- East Bay CITD
- Greater San Jose Hispanic
- Chamber of Commerce
- CINA
Participating firms from China (Partial List)
- Shenzhen Chuangyin Industrial Co., Ltd.
- Masson Group Company, Ltd.
- GuangDong Power Grid Corp.
- GuangDong Electric Power Industry Development Co.
- Wulian Wood Industry Group Co., Ltd.
- Dongguan Mai Plastic & Hardware Product Co., Ltd.
- Guangdong Dahua Sugar Industry Co., Ltd.
- Jiajie Packaging Industry Co., Ltd.
- Guangzhou Automobile Group Component Co., Ltd.
- Shenzhen Sunshine Engineering & Design Co., Ltd.
- COSCO Guangzhou Construction Industry Co.
- Zilin Foodstuff Co., Ltd.
- Taiyuan Heavy Machinery Group Co., Ltd.
- Shenzhen Radio Electronics Technology, Ltd.
- Shenyang Sci-tech Guarantee Investment Co., Ltd.
- Haining Hongshi Elevator Decoration Co., Ltd.
RSVP now and through November 6, 2008, michael.elkin@sba.gov
Special Event - ABA-SV
Thursday, November 13, 2008 6pm - 8pm
475 N. Whisman Rd., Ste. 100,
Mountain View, CA
Comm. Rachelle Chong of CPUC will be our “Special Event Speaker” on “Green Initiative for Low Income and Small Business Owners”
For more information about Commissioner Chong: www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUC/aboutus/Commissioners/05chong/
ALSO
Certification Workshop by
Supplier Clearinghouse-Asian, Inc.
This event is FREE
Light dinner will be provided.
RSVP now and through November 6, 2008, abaofsv@comcast.net
SFMTA BusinessWorks - Free Seminar Series
October 9th - November 20th, 2008
Seminars will be held weekly beginning October 9th. Space is limited to 25 participants. To secure an application call today!!!
Contact: Andrea H. Lowe @ 510-893-5693 or alowe@a2ventures.com
Click here for the full flyer in PDF
Architectural & Engineering Networking Fair
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
CALTRANS Central Region
Architectural & Engineering Fair
Clovis Veterans Memorial Building
453 Hughes, Clovis, CA 93612
7:30am - 11:30am
A&E NETWORKING FAIR “Strengthening Partnerships”
Caltrans Central Region invites you to attend this unique networking event to learn about upcoming contracting opportunities, meet key staff members, and network with other potential prime consultants and small businesses. The Department is a strong advocate of small business participation on A&E contracts, including Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise. Caltrans Central Region recognizes the strength of networking and building partnerships. The A&E Fair will enhance opportunities for small business participation, enable businesses to shake hands and share qualifications, and build partnerships between Caltrans and other private firms both large and small.
Click here for the full flyer in PDF
Register online at http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist6
Registration deadline: October 10, 2008
Asian Inc. 37th Annual Gala
Friday, September 12, 2008
Intercontinental hotel
888 Howard Street,
San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Reception at 6pm
Dinner at 7pm
Click here for the full flyer in PDF
GROW YOUR SMALL BUSINESS in Rail & Transportation
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
California State Building/ Milton Marks Auditorium
455 Golden Gate Avenue,
San Francisco, CA 94102
Near Civic Center-BART/MUNI, Civic Center Plaza Garage
Map
8:00 a.m. registration, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. program
Free Forum Sponsored by:
Assembly Majority Whip Fiona Ma, CPA
And
Northern California Minority Business Enterprise Center
Office of Small Business, City & County of San Francisco
U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce
GROW YOUR SMALL BUSINESS in Rail & Transportation
Gain a competitive advantage as a small business:
- Access present and future transportation contracts
- Learn about free and low cost resources
- Build success in transportation on the federal, state and local levels
- Network with decision makers
Speakers from:
- U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)
- California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
- Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District (GGBHTD)
- S.F. Municipal Transportation Agency (MUNI)
Lockheed Martin Corporation Supplier Information Sessions
Tuesday, August 26, 2008, 8am - 4:30pm - Sunnyvale, CA
Thusrday, August 28, 2008, 8am - 4:30pm- Los Angeles, CA
August 26, 2008:
Lockheed Martin facility in Sunnyvale, CA
August 28, 2008:
Sheraton Gateway Hotel LAX
6101 West Century Boulevard,
Los Angeles, CA
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
Space Systems and
Information Systems & Global Services (IS&GS)
Business Areas
are proud to present
Supplier Information Sessions – North and West
August 26, 2008 – Sunnyvale, CA
August 28, 2008 – Los Angeles, CA
On behalf of Lockheed Martin Corporation, you are cordially invited to participate in either a Supplier Information Session to be held August 26, 2008 from 8:00am to 4:30pm at the Lockheed Martin facility in Sunnyvale, CA or a Supplier Information Session to be held August 28, 2008 from 8:00am to 4:30pm at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel LAX located at 6101 West Century Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA.
Lockheed Martin Corporation’s Supplier Information Session is a two way forum offering suppliers the opportunity to learn about Lockheed Martin Corporation businesses and for the corporation to learn about potential new suppliers. Attendance will give your company exposure to engineering, technologies, manufacturing and purchasing initiatives within Lockheed Martin. This session will include an overview of the 4 business areas within Lockheed Martin as well as current programs. Conference participants will have an opportunity to meet with representatives from each business area. Note this information session is not a contracting meeting. Please see the attached file containing information on Lockheed Martin’s potential sourcing opportunities.
This invitation is limited to no more than two people per company. If you are planning on attending, please complete the attached registration form stipulating which of the two Supplier Information Sessions you will be attending and email it back to Cathleen Campbell at cathleen.p.campbell@lmco.com no later than August 6, 2008, the reservation cut-off date.
The registration also includes an area to list the names of the business areas with whom you would like to meet for the one-on-one sessions to be held in the afternoon of both Supplier Information Sessions. These one-on-one time allotments, approximately 10 minutes in duration per business area meeting, allow your company to show its strengths to Lockheed Martin personnel. The list of business areas and their needs is located in the attached file entitled “What Does Lockheed Martin Buy”.
All companies attending the Sunnyvale Supplier Information Session will receive directions to the facility. A room block has been made for those companies attending the Los Angles Supplier Information Session at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel at a price of $109 per room. Please contact the hotel directly and ask for the Lockheed Martin room block to reserve a room. An agenda is forthcoming to all registered companies of both Supplier Information Sessions.
For registration, please fill out the form and email to
asap (invite only)
Submitted by www.national-caaba.org
SBA July-August Training Schedule
The Small Business Administration offers almost 500 classes each year for business owners on a variety of topics in our Entrepreneur Center, located at 455 Market St., 6th Floor in downtown San Francisco.
For more information, please contact Gary Marshall at (415) 744 6771.
Registration for all classes is available at www.acteva.com/go/sba
Our mailing address:
Small Business Administration
455 Market St., 6th floor
San Francisco CA 94105
Click here to download the July-August Training Schedule
South County Transportation Forum
Thursday, July 17, 2008 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Fremont Main Library
2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538
Please join the Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority (ACTIA) in partnership with its Citizens Advisory Committee and sponsoring agencies at a South County Transportation Forum (i.e., Fremont, Newark, Union City) focusing on major transportation projects that will be implemented within the next five years.
These projects are funded through your local sales tax dollars, state, federal, and other funds. Come hear about and discuss project details, schedules, and contracting opportunities.
PROJECT PRESENTATIONS:
- BART Extension to Warm Springs
- Union City Intermodal Station
- I-680 SMART Lanes
- Dumbarton Corridor Improvements
- I-880/Mission Boulevard Interchange
- East-West Connector in North Fremont and Union City
- City of Fremont Paratransit Program
See attached flyer for more information!
For more information about ACTIA, visit www.actia2022.com.
Asian American Architects & Engineers Association
2008 Membership Event
Wednesday, June 4, 2008 5:30 pm
Cathay House
718 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone number: 415.982.3388
Closest parking garages are Saint Mary’s Square Garage at 651 California Street and
Portsmouth Square Garage at 733 Kearny Street
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
Central Subway Project
Contract Opportunities for Final Design
SPEAKERS: Mr. John O. Funghi, Program Manager, Central Subway, SFMTA
COST:
- MEMBERS – FREE*
All AAAE Members who RSVP and PAY the 2008 Membership Dues by May 30, 2008 - NON-MEMBERS - $45*
All Non-Members and Guests of AAAE Members who RSVP by May 30, 2008 - LATE REGISTRATION FEE - ADDITIONAL $10
All AAAE Members and Non-Members who RSVP after May 30, 2008
*If you RSVP and do not attend the event, you will be charged $45 for the event
** No Host Bar
Please contact Samantha Low (415.398.1393x103), if there are questions about this event. The membership application can be found on our website, http://www.aaaenc.org
Click here for RSVP form
Financial Services Consortium - Let's Do Business
Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Westin Bonaventure Hotel
Downtown Los Angeles
404 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90071
Financial Services Consortium Presents...
"Let's Do Business"
"Supplier Diversity Bid and Contract Opportunities"
California financial services companies, in partnership with a coalition of community organizations, will host a one day business development forum in downtown Los Angeles to review contract opportunities for qualified diverse suppliers with their companies...
Last day to register: May 30, 2008!
Please click here to register
The Asian Business Association of Silicon Valley
Thursday, June 19, 2008 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
475 N. Whisman Road, Suite 100
Mountain View, CA 94043
Workshop Series presents:
Franchise Opportunities
Looking to Start a Business? Think Franchise!
- Many to Select from to Match Your Skills
- Potentially Lower Start-up Costs
- Turnkey Operation and Set-up
- …and much, much more!
Admission: FREE!
RSVP @
Sponsored by: The Entrepreneur Source
City and County of San Francisco Surety Bond Program
Business Development Seminar
Thursday, June 26, 2008 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Human Rights Commission
25 Van Ness 8th Fl,
San Francisco, CA 94102
Where do you see yourself in the coming years?
Learn the success steps taken by a small contractor to grow his business:
- How to market to public works clients
- Why do I need to market to public works clients?
- Risk Avoidance
- Payroll-Prevailing Wage
- Independent Contractors (Is he or she really independent)
- Workers' Compensation Fraud Claims Management
- Auto Insurance - Auto Policy (Are you really covered)
Miguel Galarza, President - Yerba Buena Engineering & Construction Inc. will facilitate the seminar
Space is limited ... don't miss out!!!
RSVP:
Contact: Jennifer Elmore
Phone: 415.217.6573
Fax: 415.391.5910
Email:No Cost for Seminar
Partnering for Success 2008 - First Stop - Silicon Valley
Friday, May 2, 2008 9:00m - 4:00pm
Silicon Valley Capital Club
http://www.sanjoseclub.com
50 West San Fernando Street, #1700,
San Jose, CA 95113
Knight Ridder Building
(408)971-9300
On the 2008 tour, the mantra is “Partnering for Success”. So from coast to coast we plan on partnering with regional organizations in different cities and states in order to reach Asian Americans business leaders.
By inviting Asian business organizations and their members to voice their concerns and needs to corporate America and government agencies, and vise-versa, this forum will provide tools for a stable economy and solutions on issues affecting the 21st century Asian business owners.
Never before has this been done by two national Asian business orgs, and by participating you will benefit from this historical tour.
The first stop will be San Jose, California with the hosting organization, Asian Business Association Silicon Valley (ABA of SV) in California.
To find out more information, visit http://tour.national-caaba.org
To register online: Visit the RSVP page here.
Asian American Contractors Association
General Membership Meeting
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 5:30 pm
Four Seas Restaurant
731 Grant Street, San Francisco, CA
Topic: Get a Job! - Contracting with the "NEW" City
Guests:
Harian Kelly, Chief of Engineering, Public Utilities Commission
Joe Cheung, Deputy Chief, Bureau of Construction Management
Virginia Harmon, EO & Diversity Mgr., SFMTA The "Central Subway", and more!
Cost: None! Free to all members & guests.
Please click here for the flyer
BART Availability and Utilization Study
Wednesday, April 2, 2008 6pm - 8pm
Joseph P. Bort Metro Center
Lawrence D. Dahms Auditorium
101 - 8th Street
Oakland, CA
BART is currently conducting an Availability and Utilization Study (Study). The purpose of the Study is to analyze and evaluate BART’s contracting practices in the areas of procurement of products, equipment, and supplies; construction services; and professional services, including technical, architecture, engineering and paraprofessional services. BART is sponsoring a community meeting to inform the business community about the Study. Representatives from chambers of commerce, trade associations, and governmental organizations, like your organization, will have the opportunity to provide information literature and information of interest to local businesses.
Click here for the invitation letter.
Please RSVP by email at , visit www.bartmeeting.com, or call 510.291.9682 for more information.
San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District Outreach Meeting
Thursday, April 3, 2008 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Joseph P. Bort Metro Center
101 Eighth Street
Oakland, CA 94607
Attention: DBE’s, MBE’s, and WBE’s Prime and Subcontractors
San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District
Invites you to an
OUTREACH MEETING
BART will be hosting this event to discuss the construction contracts listed below that will be coming up for bid in May and June. All Primes and Subcontractors are encouraged to attend.
STATIONS CONTRACTS
- Rockridge Station, Contract No. 15PG-110, Est. Contract Value $7- $10M and
- West Oakland Station, Contract No. 15PF-110, Est. Contract Value $7- $11M.
AERIALS STRUCTURES
- North Oakland, Contract No. 15SU-120, est. Contract Value $60- $70M
- West Oakland, Contract No. 15SU-110, est. Contract Value $20 - $30M
Work includes:
Structural retrofit of pier foundations, columns and caps; demolition of selected existing facilities; shoring for excavation support; excavation; clearing and grubbing; steel structure retrofit at girders and abatements; drilling and bonding; drilled concrete piers and shafts; micropiles; elevator lobby modifications and removal of elevators; electrical work at selected piers and the gap breaker station; and restoration of paving sidewalks and surface features, including landscaping. Other miscellaneous work includes site preparation, and utility relocation.
Please Take a Moment to Respond.
Seating is Limited
Questions about the outreach should be made to BART’s Earthquake Safety DBE Program Manager, Ms. Ruby Smith, at 510-464-6324. To confirm your attendance, please click here to download the flyer and fill it the registration on the second page and fax it to 510-874-7470 or contact Harry Overstreet II, BART Earthquake Safety DBE Coordinator at 510-464-6959.
Asian American Architects and Engineers
2008 Open House Membership Event
Thursday, April 10, 2008 5:30pm - 8pm
Canton Dim sum & Seafood Restaurant
655 Folson Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone number: 415.495.3064
Parking space available at the back of the restaurant (30 spaces, first come first serve)
Speakers:
- Caltrans
- Mr. Harlan Kelly - Assistant General Manager of Infrastructure, SFPUC
Members - FREE
All AAAE Members who RSVP and PAY the 2008 Membership Dues by April 4th, 2007
Non-Members - $45
All Non-Members and Guests of AAAE Members who RSVP by April 4th, 2007
LATE REGISTRATION FEE - ADDITIONAL $10
All AAAE Members and Non-Members who RSVP after April 4th, 2007
*If you RSVP and do not attend the event, you will be charged $45 for the event
** No Host Bar
Please contact Samantha Low (415.398.1393x103), if there are questions about this event.
Business Outreach Committee
Information Session
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)
Auditorium
101 8th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
The following announcement provides contracting information that may be of interest to your firm.
The Business Outreach Committee of several Bay Area public agencies invite you to attend an informational session to learn about upcoming projects and business opportunities.
Enclosed is a notice that provides further information. Please contact meeting coordinator Sheila Evans-Peguese at (415) 701-4436 or sheila.evans-peguese@sfmta.com for additional meeting details.
Your attendance is highly encouraged
Please click here for the notice
Sponsored by Citibank
Saturday, March 8th, 2008, 9am - 4pm
City College of San Francisco facility 33 Gough St., San Francisco, CA 94103
Informational workshops on:
- Finance
- Working capital
- Commercial real estate
- Buying a business
- Small business loans
- Procurement
- Certification processes
- Contract bidding processes
- How to do business with the government & private companies
Free admission for current CAABA members
Admission for MBEC members*
Workshops
Business consulting
Lunch
Raffle
*($20 for non MBEC members)
(415) 928 5910, ex 136
(408) 998 8058,
www.norcalmbec.com
-MBECTM is a program Funded by the Minority Business Development Agency, US Department of Commerce-
BusinessWorks
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008, 5:30 p.m.
CIVIC CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM
SF MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
1 SOUTH VAN NESS, 3RD FLOOR
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103
CONTRACTORS, CONSULTANTS AND BUSINESS SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS
SFMTA INVITES YOU TO HEAR ABOUT UPCOMING
PROJECTS, INCLUDING CENTRAL SUBWAY
AND THE NEW
SFMTA SMALL BUSINESS TRAINING/SUPPORT PROGRAM
BusinessWorks
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Network with other businesses, SFMTA Compliance and
Project support staff.
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TO REGISTER, PLEASE CALL (415) 701-4436
The Asian Business Association of Silicon Workshop Series presents: Economic Outlook 2008
Friday, February 22nd, 2008, 5:50 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Ming's
1700 E. Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto
Speaker: Gary Schlossberg, Senior Economist
Wells Capital Management Group
- Economic and Financial Projections for 2008
- Special Ming’s Chinese New Year’s Banquet
- Far East Dragon Lion Dancers
- …and much, much more!
Admission: $20.00 ($50 value!)
RSVP at
Sponsored by: Wells Fargo
Asian Business Day
The Asian Business Association of Silicon Valley Certification Workshop
Thursday, January 24th, 2008, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
475 N. Whisman Road, Suite 100
Mountain View, CA 94043
Expand your Horizons! Expand your Opportunities! Become Certified as a Minority Business!
- Learn about the Benefits and Opportunities on becoming Certified
- How to do business with Corporations and G/overnment Agencies
- Meet MBE Speakers and Clearinghouse Representatives
- …and much, much more!
Admission: FREE! Lunch will be provided!
RSVP at
CAABA events
Thursday January 17, 2008, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Kan’s Restaurant
708 Grant Avenue, Chinatown, San Francisco
A special “VIP” event plus contract opportunities
Commissioner Rachelle Chong
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
Rachelle Chong was appointed to the California Public Utilities Commission in January of 2006 by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. She is the first Asian American to be confirmed for this commission. Commissioner Chong was also a commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission appointed by former President Bill Clinton. She has been a corporate general counsel and a small business owner. Commissioner Chong would like to meet CAABA’s members and other business owners. Come and support her position to have minority and women do business with California’s public utilities - a high priority.
For more information about Commissioner Chong:
http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUC/aboutus/Commissioners/05Chong/
ALSO
One on One Procurement with Public Utilities
Utilities Invited: Verizon, Pacific Gas & Electric; AT&T, Comcast, Verizon, and others
CAABA Members – all associations: Free Non-Members: $50/person Buffet Dinner and Drinks Included.
RSVP by January 14. Contact the President or Membership Chair of your Association Or to Darlene Mar at Darlene@caaba.org and reference CAABA’s event.
Sponsored by Verizon
in support of supplier diversity and communities
CAABA is the Council of Asian American Business Associations, which includes the following member organizations: Asian American Architects & Engineers, Asian Business Association of Silicon Valley, Asian American Contractors Association, Asian American Association of Certified Public Accountants/Attorneys, and East Bay Asian Design Professionals.
