About the Virginia Asian Chamber Gala
Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce Proudly Presents ...
Miss Saigon Elisabeth Carlton
When? Wednesday December 2nd, 2009 From 6 pm -10 pm
Where? The Jefferson Hotel
101 West Franklin Street
Richmond, Virginia 23220 Hotel Tel: 804 788-8000
The Apsaras Dance Team with Uma Chetty
OUR 2009 THEME: GATEWAY TO SUCESS
PROGRAM
2009 FEATURED SPEAKERS
Bernie Niemeier, Publisher, Virginia Business Magazine. Topic: Virginia: The Best State For Business: A Year End Wrap Up of the Virginia Economy and A Peek Ahead
Frank Xu, CEO, Evergreen Enterprise. Topic: Asian American Business Success: A Journey
VIRGINIA ASIAN BUSINESS AWARDS PROGRAM - FOCUS ON INNOVATION
We will present nine (9) awards recognizing a host of entrepreneurs and small business service leaders for their outstanding achievements in the advancement and innovative development of Asian American and other small and diverse businesses; community service, enterprise's global business success, and international trade commitment to small businesses.
A Supplier Diversity Performance award program for 2010 recognizing an increase in spending opportunities with Asian American owned suppliers and other Virginia diverse companies will be announced during the Gala evening.
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - FOCUS ON ACADEMIC AND COMMUNITY SERVICE EXCELLENCE
We will announce and present three (3) scholarship awards for three (3) deserving students with track records in acdemic, leadership, and community service achievements.
THE ASIAN GALA SILENT AUNCTION
During our Gala evening, an exciting Silent Auction will be opened for bidding from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
VENUE
The venue is the Jefferson Hotel downtown Richmond, the Capital of Virginia.
DRESS
The Virginia Asian Gala is a formal celebration, black ite optional. A dark suit is acceptable.
FINAL THOUGHTS
As it is one of the Asian Chamber's signature event, We have the responsibility to honor and celebrate these successful entrepreneurs. But we cannot do it alone. Won't you join us?