May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) or "Asian Heritage Month" is a period for the duration of the month of May for recognizing the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.

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VIRGINIA ASIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE and our long time government partner LOUDOUN COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT are proud to celebrate this national recognition event in dynamic Loudoun County!

This event is part of a series of three events happening throughout three (3) major regions of Virginia, in Northern Virginia, Central Virginia, and Southside Virginia!

At this event we gather our AAPI and friends network of Greater NORTHERN VIRGINIA-MID ATLANTIC REGION ( VA-MD-DC) in one AAPI Business Forum to highlight business strategy and opportunity surrounding the fast growing NOVA's AAPI small business community.

May is Asian Heritage Month

VIRGINIA ASIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE and LOUDOUN COUNTY PROUDLY HOST:

AAPI Entrepreneurship Development Forum NOVA

DATE: TUESDAY MAY 24, 2022TIME: 5:30 - 7:30 PM

LOCATION: The Bungalow Lakehouse, 46116 Lake Center Plaza, Sterling, VA, 20165

REGISTRATION: https://aapinova.eventbrite.com

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Up to $1,000.00

Join our special AAPI Business economic development Networking Mixer forum with a focus on sharing best professional and business communicating strategies to help anyone wishing to develop and sustain trust and effective relationships building with prospective clients and customers in the competitive US marketplace.

How could these communications principles be used when doing business with and in Loudoun County, one of the top ranked business communities in the US with one of the most vibrant Asian communities? Join us to learn about new domestic and global project announcements from Asia and the world.

See how you can be part of the explosive growth and boundless business and career opportunities in Loudoun! Hear about county’s technology sector continuing growth and innovations and the government effort to help spur entrepreneurship that spawned the highest concentration of data centers in the world.

Introducing our May is AAPI Month Forum speakers:

1. My Lan Tran, Executive Director-VA Asian Chamber of Commerce will serve as our AAPI Business Forum Moderator. (5mn Speaker’s introduction)

2. Mr. Rick Morris, Business Liaison Officer, Loudoun County Economic Development Authority, will offer a as a region in full economic growth with a comprehensive update on newest domestic and international export and investment projects and plan for the future and how county entrepreneurs can tap into these opportunities. (20mn presentation and 10 mn Q/A)

3. Ms. Rose Hong, President, Global Dragon TV, will lead a discussion with focus on the critical importance of branding and communications skills in winning business and maintaining relationships (20mn presentation and 10 mn Q/A )

AAPI Forum Agenda:

• 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm: Registration & Networking ( 30MN )
• 6: 00 pm to 6:05 pm: Greetings, Remarks, Introduction (5MN)
• 6:05pm pm to 6:20 pm: Meals are served (15 MN)
• 6:20 pm to 7:25 pm: AAPI Business Panel - Dinner continues (65 MN)
• 7:25 pm to 7:30 pm: Summary (5MN)
• 7:30 pm: Program adjourns * Next VACC event announcement

Forum Celebration in Loudoun - Highlights:

• Loudoun county procurement officials are also invited to join in our very exciting AAPI National program to share with the business community on what the county is procuring or planning to procure.
• County government economic development major announcement updates with a Q&A period.
• Our Asian media specialist will present perspectives from the P/R and communications field, stressing on the importance of strategic business communications plan to help you reach your objectives in any conditions.
• Virginia Governor Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Opportunity are invited and are expected to join the Forum?
• Economic development and entrepreneurship development updates and discussion * Communications skills presentation
• Business and professional networking
• Asian Refreshments with cash bar is available
• Private meeting room
• Ample free Parking.

Exhibit Table Opportunity & Sponsorship program:

Limited Exhibit tables are available for supply diversity leaders and service providers (from all industry sectors ) interested in outreaching to the Asian American business community.

Sponsorship Deadline:

Contact us at: aabac@aabac.org - Inquire about our several sponsorship categories by the deadline is: 5 pm on Friday May 20, 2022.

REGISTER NOW : https://aapinova.eventbrite.com

Rick Morris

Business Development Officer

Loudoun County Economic Development

Rick Morris serves as business development officer with the responsibility of leading our site selector liaison program, overseeing retail and leading strategic projects for one of the fastest-growing counties in the U.S.

Morris has worked for technology-driven companies including Sprint, Cable & Wireless, Lockheed Martin and Motorola across market segments and industries. His background includes 23 years of extensive international experience working successfully across the globe in a variety of roles including global sales management and business development.

Morris has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, College Park in both Business Administration and Marketing and an MBA from the University of Baltimore.

Rick Morris, Business Development Officer

Loudoun County Department of Economic Development

Mr. Rick Morris serves as business development officer with the responsibility of leading our site selector liaison program, overseeing retail and leading strategic projects for one of the fastest-growing counties in the U.S.

Mr. Morris has worked for technology-driven companies including Sprint, Cable & Wireless, Lockheed Martin and Motorola across market segments and industries. His background includes 23 years of extensive international experience working successfully across the globe in a variety of roles including global sales management and business development.

Mr. Morris has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, College Park in both Business Administration and Marketing and an MBA from the University of Baltimore.

Rosa Hong, CEO, Global Dragon TV

Rose Hong is a published author, TV producer and host. She has a distinguished international business and federal government career spanning over 30 years.

She is the Founder/Executive Director of Global Dragon TV (www.GlobalDragonTV.com). Hong has published numerous articles in major newspapers and magazines and has been the Executive Producer and TV Host for several hundred episodes of television programs in the US and China. She also served on a variety of civic and charitable boards including Montero Medical Mission, which conducted medical and education outreaches by sending US volunteer doctors worldwide; and Medical Music Symphonic Group, which services our nation’s veterans and international medical causes.