October 1, 2024
SFFACC hosts successful international chambers meet-up
The San Francisco Filipino American Chamber of Commerce (SFFACC) and Bei Hotel hosted a successful International Chambers Meet-Up on September 24th, 2024. Held in the Bei Hotel lobby from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, the event provided a valuable opportunity for chamber representatives to network, share insights, and explore potential collaborations. Each organization had a dedicated 2-3 minutes to present current projects, initiatives, and key opportunities that aligned with the attending chambers’ goals.
This intimate gathering brought together key officers and board members from the following chambers: San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, San Francisco Council of District Merchants Association, Association of American European Chambers of Commerce & Business Associations / California-Spain Chamber of Commerce, Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California, Australian American Chamber of Commerce San Francisco, Business Association Italy America, French-American Chamber of Commerce California SF-LA, Hawaiʻi Chamber of Commerce of Northern California, Hispanic Chambers of Commerce of San Francisco, and Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce – North America.
SFFACC extends its gratitude to Rodney Fong, President & CEO of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, for facilitating introductions. A huge thank you also goes to Bei Hotel’s executives: Curtis Rusin (General Manager), Josh Cooprider (Director of Sales & Marketing), and Evelyn Cayaban (Hybrid Sales Manager).
Adding a touch of elegance to the event, Jeffrey Dumlao, a SFFACC member and founder of Chartreuse by Roje floral boutique, showcased a stunning floral arrangement in the hotel lobby. SFFACC board member Pearl Parmelee (“Tita Pearl”) generously provided appetizers. The event was expertly coordinated by Jose Pecho, SFFACC board chair, and Raymond Garcia, SFFACC board member.
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Grow your business with the state of California!
We invite you to a transformative 3-part webinar series designed to empower your business journey. Join the California Department of General Services, Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services, for insightful information and practical strategies.
This economic empowerment webinar series is facilitated by the California Department of General Services, Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services, in cooperation with the San Francisco Filipino American Chamber of Commerce.
Please RSVP for each webinar.
- Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: “Your Next Client: the State of California”
We’ll help you determine if selling to the state is right for your business. Join us to discover the tools and resources to conduct market research to learn what state departments buy and how to market your company to the state of California. We’ll share a small business success story in becoming state certified and securing a state contract. RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/dgs10222024
- Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: “Become a Certified Small Business or DVBE”
Discover the opportunities and requirements to become a state certified Small Business or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. Join us to learn about state certifications and how to use Cal eProcure, California State Government Marketplace – your home for California’s State Procurement and Certification Programs. RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/dgs10292024
- Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, “I’m Certified. Now What?”
Take your certified business to the next level with state contracting! Join us to learn how to find out how to position your company to find contracting opportunities, connect with SB/DVBE advocates, and elevate your business’s chances of winning a contract. RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/dgs11122024
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DISCLAIMER: This is my content curation of events, aka my choices, which are organized by community-based organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area and community events that benefit our diverse communities. If you have questions about an event, click on the RSVP link or find the contact person or organizers mentioned in the announcement. There are some events included in this column that I help promote or organize.
