South Bay First Thursdays July 12, 2007

YFPA is proud to co-sponsor July's First Thursdays Dinner. Tonight's dinner will center around Asian Pacific American Entrepreneurs in the Bay Area.

Interested in being your own boss?

Want to start your own business?

Come learn from Asian Pacific American entrepreneurs and experts in the Bay Area as they share the challenges of starting a business and the rewards that come along with all the hard work. Get connected to business industry and hear their inspirational stories.

Panelists:

Arin Chang, Founder, Burnwater
Burnwater is a product-based business that distributes and sells retail online. The company is dedicated to producing the finest water sports gear in the world. www.burnwater.com

Susie Kagami, Founder, Hawaii Music Live
Hawaii Music Live is a service-based business that promotes Hawaiian music by organizing tours, shows and workshops.
www.hawaiimusiclive.com

Luvi Navarro, Founder, Chic Chateau
Located in San Jose. Chic Chateau is a unique specialty boutique. It’s a combination venture consisting of fashion for men & women, including Plus sizes, an elegant afternoon tea room and exquisite home décor.
www.chicchateau.com

Christine Velasquez, Development Officer, Downtown Management Division
The Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Jose
Christine conducts retail recruitment activities in downtown San Jose and neighborhood areas to attract local, regional and national tenants.
www.sanjoseretail.com

Moderator:
Mary Ho, co-founder, Traveling Trunk Show

First Thursdays is a monthly dinner series for people in the non-profit, for-profit, and government sectors interested in Asian American & Pacific Islander (AA&PI) community issues and service opportunities. Our mission is to foster a sense of community and understanding through educational events, focusing on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

Official Website: http://www.firstthursdays.org/20070712_rsvp.php