Let’s highlight economic empowerment advocacies this week. At the San Francisco Filipino American Chamber of Commerce (SFFilAmChamber.org), a non-profit organization, we are dedicated to promoting the growth and success of Filipino American businesses in the San Francisco Bay Area. 50-year-old SFFACC is the founding chamber that formed the Federation of Philippine American Chambers of Commerce.
The San Francisco Small Business Week (SFSBW) is celebrated from May 6 to May 10, 2024. There will be many events you can attend. See https://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/.
SAVE THE DATE! For SFSBW, the San Francisco Filipino American Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an in-person event on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, “AI (Artificial Intelligence) Tools for Business Owners.” There will be three resource speakers during this 90-minute workshop on the following topics: (1) AI outreach can get you more leads; (2) Use AI grant writing bots to go after funding; and (3) Get your time back with Process Automation. This workshop is designed for entrepreneurs and business owners, especially members of a local chamber, a community-based organization or non-profit, or a merchants association. See event invitation on the event calendar below. For information about sponsorships, contact info@sffilamchamber.org, attention: Aaron Orcino, president.
Another update is that SFFACC is getting ready to provide more resources for our Filipino community in protecting ourselves and our businesses from dangers online, a.k.a. cybercrimes. According to the FBI, American consumers and businesses lost $12.5 billion to internet crimes in 2023, a 22% increase from 2022. Practical guidance will soon be available at the SFFilAmChamber.org website on how to respond to cybersecurity incidents as well as available local and regional FBI resources.
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MAY 7, 2024
EVENT TITLE: AI Tools for Business Owners
TYPE OF EVENT: On-site
ORGANIZER: San Francisco Filipino American Chamber of Commerce
WHAT: A workshop for community-based organizations, local chambers of commerce, merchants associations, business organizations
DESCRIPTION: During this 90-minute workshop, we’ll guide you through the latest tools and technologies that are shaping the future of business. You’ll learn how to make more money using automated LinkedIn Outreach and Grant Writing Bots. We’ll show you how to get your time back using Process Automation and Automated Calendar Assistants. This event is designed for entrepreneurs and business owners eager to explore the transformative potential of AI tools in the business landscape.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
WHERE: Dynamico Space
The Philippine Center, 447 Sutter Street, Third Floor, San Francisco, CA 94108
WHAT TIME: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
HOW MUCH: $15 per guest before April 27, 2024; $20 per guest on April 27, 2024 to May 7, 2024; Space is limited so reserve your spot today!
RSVP LINK: https://lu.ma/9yg8dtl2
WEBSITE: https://sffilamchamber.org/
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MAY 11, 2024
EVENT TITLE: Flipping the Boat
TYPE OF EVENT: on-site
ORGANIZER(S): Manilatown Heritage Foundation and the San Francisco Maritime Museum
WHAT: An intergenerational, family-friendly miniature boat making workshop
DESCRIPTION: There will be a monthly workshop until July 13, 2024 where we will dive into untold stories and flip the script on history! We’ll teach participants how to create their own miniature boats (using tsinelas or flip-flops) and highlight them in a “place of honor” at the International Hotel Manilatown Center. On August 4, 2024, boat makers and the general public are welcome to join us at the Aquatic Park, commemorate the boats with a ceremony, and walk the streets of San Francisco to the International Hotel Manilatown Center, continuing the festivities during this “Day of Reclamation” with snacks and networking.
WHEN: Saturday, May 11, 2024
WHERE: International Hotel Manilatown Center
868 Kearny Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
WHAT TIME: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
HOW MUCH: Free. Donations accepted.
RSVP TO: Inquiries only at mhf@manilatown.org
RSVP BY: May 11, 2024 before the event
RSVP LINK: https://tinyurl.com/flippingtheboat2024
WEBSITE: https://www.manilatown.org/
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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.
