The 2nd Annual VIRGINIA ASIAN CHAMBER GALA

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ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET OPENING CEREMONY

 

 

 

Asian Chamber Gala Program HIGHLIGHTS

 

  1. Red Carpet Opening Ceremony
  2. Networking
  3. Cocktail Hour
  4. Asian Entertainment - Jazz and Classical Music
  5. Live Asian Silent Auction
  6. Entertainment - MISS SAIGON - New York
  7. Honorary Speakers Remarks
  8. Banquet Dinner
  9. Entertainment- APSARAS - Indian Art Group Performance
  10. Small Business Awards Ceremony (2 Business Awards)
  11. Student Scholarship Program Ceremony (3 Student Scholarships)
  12. Asian Business Service Excellence Awards Ceremony (6 Service Awards)

 

 

2009 FEATURED HONORARY 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 Qiu: CEO, The Evergreen Company. Topic: Spirit of the Asian American Business Succcess.

 

Special Agent Jennifer Love, Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the FBI’s Richmond Field Office: Topic: Celebrating our Freedom

 

 

2009 MISTRESS OF CEREMONY

 

Lakshmi Challa, Esq.

 

 

2009 THEME

 

Gateway to Success

 

Concept Planning Committee

 

The Virginia Asian Chamber Gala is organized by Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce with consultancy of three distinct Planning Committees, which is comprised of representatives from leading organizations representing diverse business and education service, institutions, and Asian ethnic communities in Virginia.

 

The committee has been working hard since May 2009 and has successfully put outstanding programs for our signature occasion.

 

Education Scholarship Awards Planning Committee

 

  1. Dr. Van R. Wood, Professor of Marketing, Virginia Commonwelath  University / Philip Morris USA Chair
  2. Dr. George L. Hiller, Director, Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, Adjunct Professor, University of Richmond
  3. Ms. Irene Wong, Vice President, SunTrust Bank
  4. Ms. Gee Xing, President, Export Import Services Company
  5. Mr. Adish Jain, President, Richmond Leading Edge Systems
  6. Ms. My Lan Tran, Administrator, Virginia Asian Foundation
  7. Ms. Lakshmi Challa, Esq., President, Challa Law Offices, Richmond Office

 

Business Excellence Awards Planning Committee

 

  1. Mr. Homi Modi, Financial Advisor, Virginia Asset Management
  2. Mr. Virgil Suarez, President, Security Systems
  3. Mr. Soumitra Banergee, Banergee and Geoff
  4. Mr. Murty Gollakota, Esq, Attorney, Challa Law Offices, Richmond Office
  5. Ms. Tammy Profitt, Deputy Director of Minority Business Development, Small Business Administration, District Richmond Office

  

Show Production

 

Staging, projection, lighting, sound, branding, hosts, entertainment, technical support, interior design, professional modeling program, floor managers, and special effects:

 

  1. Bree Jones, President, JSG Management Inc..
  2. Sean Jones, Vice President, JSG Management Inc.
  3. Ms. Nimila Banergee, Indian Community
  4. Ms. Li Ting, Global Business Major, Virginia Commonwealth University

 

Auction Program Planning Committee

 

  1. Ms. Nimila Banergee - Indian Community
  2. Ms. Alixandra Ablaza, Business Major, University of Richmond
  3. Mr. Virgil Suarez, President, Security Services
  4. Ms. Gee Xing - President, Export Import Services Company 
  5. Ms. Gemma Taylor - Filipino Community

 

Awards Ceremony HIGHLIGHTS

 

The Award Opening Ceremony and Gala Night is simply an unfortable night for all Gala guests!

 

There is no greater demonstration of our appreciation of these awards of excellence than the ceremony itself. The majesty of the ceremony can only be matched by the venue setting.  The Award Ceremony and Gala night is simply an unfortable night for Gala guests!

 

This year, the Student Scholarship and Business Excellence Awards will be presented by the  Chairman of the Asian Chamber and some of the highest ranking members of the executive, legislative or leaders in the state and federal government branches and Diversity leaders of major Fortune 500 corporations.

 

The award winners’ names are then announced and the winners will proceed through the center doorway of the Empire Room, which is filled to capacity with their colleagues, friends, family, colleagues, congressional representatives, and the cameras of the press corps. 

 

The presiding Master of Ceremony then will announce the arrival of the two Ceremony Honorary Award Guest Presenters, both being member of the Virginia Executive Government branch, who will make their ways to the podium who will introduce two high ranking members of the Virginia General Assembly who will assist the Chairman of the Asian Chamber present the awards. 

 

Following a welcoming remarks, each award winner citation is read by these two high ranking members of the General Assembly as award winners walk to the stage to receive their awards of honor from these top official of the Legislative Branch and a place in Virginia history.

 

 

Speakers - Masters of Ceremony Bios

 

Master of Ceremony (1)

Assistant Master of Ceremony (1)

Honorary Plenary Speakers (2)

Legislative Leader Presenters (2)

Executive Branch Award Presenters (2)

Fortune 500 Business Leaders Presenters (4)

Business Award Presenters (3)

Student Scholarship Presenters (2)

 

 

Bios Details

 

Coming Soon!