US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce EF (USPAACC-EF) Electronic Newsletter | March 28, 2008

NEWS AT A GLANCE:

PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi is Conference Chair of USPAACC-EFs 23^rd annual nat'l business opportunity conference CelebrAsian '08, May 27 29, 2008 in Washington, DC
China Trade Mission Opens Floodgate of Opportunities for U.S.-based Business
Procurement Connections Held inLos Angeles and New York City

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PepsiCo Chairman & CEO Indra Nooyi is Conference Chair of CelebrAsian '08

USPAACC-EFs 23^rd annual national business opportunity conference CelebrAsian '08 will be held on May 27 29, 2008 in Washington, DC.

We are also pleased to announce that Gladys Lopez, Supplier Diversity Manager of American Express, and Aziz Ahmad, CEO of UTC Associates, are our Program Co-Chairs.

Do you want to take part in a $95 billion market and learn how to successfully bid on big contracts? Then here's your chance to take your business to the next level. Learn proven strategies from successful business owners, corporate buyers, and industry visionaries.
To learn more or to register, click here.

This years conference theme is Business Beyond Boundaries: Here and Abroad and as in the past, we expect 1,000 participants to our three-day conference at the Hilton Washington, and The White House (planned). This year, we are privileged to have Notable speakers and experts from Fortune 500 companies and the federal government.

China Trade Mission Opens Floodgate of Opportunities for U.S.-based Business

A group of Asian American business leaders led by USPAACC-EF, returned last month from the China Trade Mission to three major Chinese cities. The Mission strengthened relations and connected many U.S.-based businesses and Chinese companies to advance joint cooperative business opportunities.

"Both the caliber and variety of businesses represented were profoundly inspiring, and the information and experiences gained in each city were transformative, said Josetta Shropshire Howard of Positive Promotions in Georgia. "The doorway to international business relationships is now and forevermore open for my company due largely to this magnificent China Trade Mission."
For more China Trade Mission testimonials and to view photos, click here

The trade delegation visited the cities of Beijing, Dalian and Shanghai from February 21 to 29, 2008. PepsiCo was the primary corporate sponsor of the Mission , along with Rockwell Automation, Sidel, General Mills, and Wal-Mart. The Mission delegates included: AECSoftusa (Texas), Alcoa Closure (Indiana), AshBritt Police & Security Uniforms (Georgia), HGL Corporation (Virginia), Hydrox Labs (Illinois), International Medsurg Connection (Illinois), Logistic Solutions (New Jersey), MSL Express (New York), Positive Promotions (Georgia), Quality Systems Enhancement (Georgia), S&P Marketing Inc. (Minnesota), Trade Union (California), Tronex (New Jersey), and Vision-X (Georgia).

Procurement Connections Held in Los Angeles and New York City

In our continuing effort to open more contracting opportunities for Asian American businesses nationwide, USPAACC-EF went bi-coastal and held Procurement Connections in Los Angeles and New York City , on February 12 and 27, respectively.

The Procurement Connections in Los Angeles was sponsored by Wells Fargo and Verizon. Corporate speakers and participants included AEG Worldwide, Warner Bros., Metropolitan Water (Southern California district), Lockheed Martin, Hilton Hotels, U.S. Departments of Energy, Transportation, and the U.S. Small Business Administration.

In New York City newq , "Procurement Connections: Match Making to Profit" was held at the Williams Club and sponsored by Verizon, Merck, Pfizer, and Minority Business Enterprise Center (MBEC) with corporate participation from CBS and KeySpan.

REMINDER: Make Your Conference Travel Plans Now & Register Early to Get the Best Price!

Register early for CelebrAsian '08 Business Opportunity Conference before prices go up! Take advantage of the best value rate when you purchase the Full Conference Rate. USPAACC Members also get special rates--but hurry! Early bird rates are ending soon! So make your travel plans now and avoid the Memorial Day price hike!
To register, click here.

About USPAACC-EF

The US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce EF (USPAACC-EF) was formed in 1984 as a non-profit organization representing Pan Asian Americans and related groups in business. It promotes, nurtures and propels economic growth by opening doors to contract, educational and professional opportunities for
Asian Pacific Americans and their business partners in corporate America, the federal government
and the minority community.

Headquartered in Washington, DC, USPAACC-EF has a nationwide reach through its regional chapters in Northern and Southern California in the West Coast, Texas in the Southwest, Illinois in the Midwest,
Georgia in the Southeast, New York in the Northeast, and Washington, DC-Maryland-Virginia
in the National Capital Region.

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