Leadership and Business Forums Highlight 25th Anniversary Celebration Of PACCGC INQUIRER.net
November 05, 2009
November 3, 2009, Chicago, IL - The Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Chicago (PACCGC) celebrates its long-awaited 25th anniversary by hosting two events on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at the Wyndham O'Hare Hotel, 6810 North Mannheim Road, Rosemont, Illinois: a Leadership Conference convened by the nationally-based Federation of Philippine American Chambers of Commerce (FPACC) and a Business Forum, coordinated by Mabuhay Alliance.
Many of the Leadership Conference's panelists are expected to share their insights, expertise, and practical tips on how to develop inclusive business practices that will maximize the participants' economic empowerment objectives. The event will be held from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Luncheon will be served at noon, where the assembly will be addressed by a keynote speaker. Members of Illinois and other Filipino American Chamber organizations in the Midwest as well as Filipino community-based associations are encouraged to attend the Leadership Conference. The Leadership Conference's fee of $35.00 includes continental breakfast and luncheon.
From 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, PACCGC in coordination with Mabuhay Alliance and the Federation of Philippine American Chambers of Commerce (FPACC) will hold its Business Forum. Admission is free and pre-registration is done at www.paccgc.org or through Cindy Flores at (312) 925-7812, Nancy Harrison at (773) 428-8002, or Marie Espero at (708) 443-5764. Timely topics during these uncertain economic times will be discussed, including: (1) Small Business and Economic Development, which will cover micro lending, business loans, SBA, and supplier diversity; (2) Home ownerships, which will include home foreclosures, how to own and sell a property; and (3) Broadband and ethnic media, that will cover communications, local ethnic papers, and the internet.
PACCGC’s 25th anniversary celebration will also feature an evening event, the "Gala and Dinner Ball" which commences at 6:30pm with no-host cocktails and a reception. A silent auction will be one of its major attractions. Invited to grace the event as the evening's keynote speaker is Valerie Jarrett, Senior Legal Advisor for the White House. Also expected is Commissioner Mignon Clyburn, Commissioner of Federal Communications Commission. Tickets for the Gala/Dinner Ball are $65.00 per person.
The original Philippine Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1984 and was recognized as Philippine Chamber of Commerce of Chicago in 1989. It was renamed Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Chicago to include businesses and entrepreneurs statewide in good standing. It is a non-profit organization under IRS 501 (c) 6 and a delegate agency of the City of Chicago.
The Federation of Philippine American Chambers of Commerce (FPACC), an organization of Philippine Chambers of Commerce in North America led by its new President, Jaime Lim from Oregon, is at the hub of Filipino business activities in the US, an organization established by the coalition-based efforts of its President Emeritus, Yolanda O. Stern, and charter member organizations in the early 1970's.
The Mabuhay Alliance, a non-profit organization, is an advocate for empowerment and recognition of ethnic minorities, especially Pan- Asian Americans, Latinos and Afro-Americans. The Business Forum is expected to be the first of many events that will be hosted by the group in Greater Chicago.
For more details, call Nancy Harrison, Chair, Leadership Conference, Business Forum (773) 428-8002; Marie Espero, Chair, Gala/Dinner Ball (708) 443-5764; Cindy Flores, Over-All Chair (312) 925-7812 or (312) 738-0201; or Ely Natividad, PACCGC President (773) 457-3402.
