About the Korean American Chamber of Orange County (KACCOC)
The mission of the KACCOC is to promote and support the developments and growth of Korean American businesses in Orange County as well as its surrounding counties. The KACCOC is able to carry out its mission through their participation with other chambers and organizations that share in many of the same values and goals through networking, special events, and through other education and training seminars, business workshops, as well as cultural events they are able to partner in.
The KACCOC seeks to embrace and bring all diverse communities together for the common goal of joining forces for the betterment and unity of the Asian communities. For more information on the KACCOC, please call 714-638-1440 or email: KACCOC@yahoo.com. Visit www.kaccoc.org for more information.
The mission of the KACCOC is to promote and support the developments and growth of Korean American businesses in Orange County as well as its surrounding counties. The KACCOC is able to carry out its mission through their participation with other chambers and organizations that share in many of the same values and goals through networking, special events, and through other education and training seminars, business workshops, as well as cultural events they are able to partner in.
The KACCOC seeks to embrace and bring all diverse communities together for the common goal of joining forces for the betterment and unity of the Asian communities. For more information on the KACCOC, please call 714-638-1440 or email: KACCOC@yahoo.com. Visit www.kaccoc.org for more information.
About Philippine Cultural Center of America, Inc. (PCCAI)
Mission:
Achievement of pride and success in the promotion of Filipino Culture through education, camaraderie and recognition of excellence.
Vision:
To provide continuous strength and vitality for Filipinos through education and appreciation of our traditions, values and culture; to ensure a lasting legacy for future generations.
Mission:
Achievement of pride and success in the promotion of Filipino Culture through education, camaraderie and recognition of excellence.
Vision:
To provide continuous strength and vitality for Filipinos through education and appreciation of our traditions, values and culture; to ensure a lasting legacy for future generations.
About the Hong Kong Association of Southern California (HKASC)
The mission of HKASC is to facilitate and strengthen business and economic relationships between Hong Kong and Southern California and HKASC’s goals are to:
To illustrate the new advantages of the recently signed Closer Economic Partnership Agreement and Pan-PRD. HKASC is also one of the founding member organizations of the National U.S. Hong Kong Business Association (NUSHKBA) providing stronger ties and more networking opportunities for its members with their counterparts located throughout the United States including Atlanta, Hawaii, the Midwest, New York, Northern California, Northern Texas, Philadelphia, Washington, Nevada, and Florida
For information on the HKASC, please call (213) 622-9446 or email info@hkasc.org. You can also visit HKASC at www.hkasc.org.
The mission of HKASC is to facilitate and strengthen business and economic relationships between Hong Kong and Southern California and HKASC’s goals are to:
- To promote the understanding of Hong Kong within the United States and throughout the international business community;
- To optimize networking opportunities among industry professionals who have a common interest in Hong Kong;
- To promote programs of diverse interest and value for their association members and business partners to enhance a mutual understanding of developments in Hong Kong and Southern California;
- To provide a clearinghouse for information on trade and investment opportunities between the two regions and;
To illustrate the new advantages of the recently signed Closer Economic Partnership Agreement and Pan-PRD. HKASC is also one of the founding member organizations of the National U.S. Hong Kong Business Association (NUSHKBA) providing stronger ties and more networking opportunities for its members with their counterparts located throughout the United States including Atlanta, Hawaii, the Midwest, New York, Northern California, Northern Texas, Philadelphia, Washington, Nevada, and Florida
For information on the HKASC, please call (213) 622-9446 or email info@hkasc.org. You can also visit HKASC at www.hkasc.org.
About Indonesian American Business Council (IABC)
The Indonesian American Business Council (“IABC”) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade organization that provides a forum for members to create networking relations in the U.S. and Indonesia. The organization is not exclusive to Indonesian businesses and is available to American businesses with ties or interests to businesses and individuals in the U.S. & Indonesia.
IABC’s mission is to promote the interest of Indonesian and American businesses and professionals by bridging and utilizing potential resources through networking within its members and affiliates. In alignment with its mission statement, the goal is to provide all members with as much benefits, business exposure, and contacts as possible through business networking and other business activities.
The IABC assists its members with their business development in both countries through seminars and workshops with guest speakers, business luncheons, and golf tournaments.Members do not have to be business owners. They can be professionals and students who are interested in expanding their business network. Thus, the different types of membership, which includes corporate, individual, and student.
The IABC’s Board of Officers includes its current President, Harry Chou, who is the CEO of a furniture manufacturing business. Other officers include business persons in import/export, insurance, law, accounting, media, and banking. On the other hand, the board of directors includes the President of East West Bank, the Director of the Inland Empire U.S. Department of Commerce, the International Trade Development Manager at the Los Angeles Port, and the Supply Chain Vice President of Panda Restaurant Group. IABC is excited to announce its 4th Annual Golf Tournament on August 5, 2015 at Industry Hills Golf Club at the Pacific Palms in the City of Industry, CA. Other information regarding this event and other information on this organization can be found at www.iabc-la.org.
The Indonesian American Business Council (“IABC”) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade organization that provides a forum for members to create networking relations in the U.S. and Indonesia. The organization is not exclusive to Indonesian businesses and is available to American businesses with ties or interests to businesses and individuals in the U.S. & Indonesia.
IABC’s mission is to promote the interest of Indonesian and American businesses and professionals by bridging and utilizing potential resources through networking within its members and affiliates. In alignment with its mission statement, the goal is to provide all members with as much benefits, business exposure, and contacts as possible through business networking and other business activities.
The IABC assists its members with their business development in both countries through seminars and workshops with guest speakers, business luncheons, and golf tournaments.Members do not have to be business owners. They can be professionals and students who are interested in expanding their business network. Thus, the different types of membership, which includes corporate, individual, and student.
The IABC’s Board of Officers includes its current President, Harry Chou, who is the CEO of a furniture manufacturing business. Other officers include business persons in import/export, insurance, law, accounting, media, and banking. On the other hand, the board of directors includes the President of East West Bank, the Director of the Inland Empire U.S. Department of Commerce, the International Trade Development Manager at the Los Angeles Port, and the Supply Chain Vice President of Panda Restaurant Group. IABC is excited to announce its 4th Annual Golf Tournament on August 5, 2015 at Industry Hills Golf Club at the Pacific Palms in the City of Industry, CA. Other information regarding this event and other information on this organization can be found at www.iabc-la.org.
About Friends of Thailand International Network (FOTIN)
The Friends of Thailand international Network (FOTIN) is an inclusive group of volunteers who value the richness of Thai heritage and culture. They share the desire to create opportunities to enhance the value of their environment in Thailand, America and in any part of the world. FOTIN’s mission is to encourage and expand relations between and among the Thai, and other international communities for their mutual enrichment. FOTIN will achieve this mission by providing information, support, expertise and forums for addressing issues and exchanging ideas.
FOTIN’s general goals are:
To develop and maintain a large member pool of professional individuals and organizations as friends of Thailand, to act as a resource base of information, knowledge, and networks of international connections.
To promote a better understanding of Thai culture and heritage by overseas-born Thais, and by others in the U.S. and elsewhere to enhance the dignity and identity of Thai people outside Thailand.
To develop partnership programs, build and maintain bridges with other professional individuals and organizations, both public and private, which share common goals with the FOTIN in enhancing the value of every community.
For information on FOTIN, call 714-337-2220 or send an email to sae.aree@gmail.com.
The Friends of Thailand international Network (FOTIN) is an inclusive group of volunteers who value the richness of Thai heritage and culture. They share the desire to create opportunities to enhance the value of their environment in Thailand, America and in any part of the world. FOTIN’s mission is to encourage and expand relations between and among the Thai, and other international communities for their mutual enrichment. FOTIN will achieve this mission by providing information, support, expertise and forums for addressing issues and exchanging ideas.
FOTIN’s general goals are:
To develop and maintain a large member pool of professional individuals and organizations as friends of Thailand, to act as a resource base of information, knowledge, and networks of international connections.
To promote a better understanding of Thai culture and heritage by overseas-born Thais, and by others in the U.S. and elsewhere to enhance the dignity and identity of Thai people outside Thailand.
To develop partnership programs, build and maintain bridges with other professional individuals and organizations, both public and private, which share common goals with the FOTIN in enhancing the value of every community.
For information on FOTIN, call 714-337-2220 or send an email to sae.aree@gmail.com.
About Photographic Society of California Vietnamese Network (PSCVN)
The (PSCVN) is a 501 (C) 3 nonprofit organization comprised of a group of photographers dedicated to sharing knowledge and a passion in digital photography for the Vietnamese community overseas. They dedicate their free time to learn and share digital photography skills with the intention to create fine art that can be enjoyed for many years to come. Visit www.pscvn.org for more information.
The (PSCVN) is a 501 (C) 3 nonprofit organization comprised of a group of photographers dedicated to sharing knowledge and a passion in digital photography for the Vietnamese community overseas. They dedicate their free time to learn and share digital photography skills with the intention to create fine art that can be enjoyed for many years to come. Visit www.pscvn.org for more information.
About Southland Intergrated Services
Formerly known as Vietnamese Community of Orange County, Inc. (VNCOC) Southland Integrated Services, Inc.'s mission is to improve the well-being of Orange County's diverse residents through outreach, education, and community health services. Established in 1979 as a refugee resettlement support agency operating out of a makeshift storefront office in an area that now became today’s Little Saigon, the Vietnamese Community of Orange County, Inc. (VNCOC) has gradually expanded its operations to respond to the rapidly evolving needs of the local community.
Formerly known as Vietnamese Community of Orange County, Inc. (VNCOC) Southland Integrated Services, Inc.'s mission is to improve the well-being of Orange County's diverse residents through outreach, education, and community health services. Established in 1979 as a refugee resettlement support agency operating out of a makeshift storefront office in an area that now became today’s Little Saigon, the Vietnamese Community of Orange County, Inc. (VNCOC) has gradually expanded its operations to respond to the rapidly evolving needs of the local community.
About Asian Business Association of Orange County (ABAOC)
The Asian Business Association of Orange County (ABAOC) was founded in 1992, as a non-profit business under IRS 501(c) (6), to meet the needs of the growing Asian businesses in Orange County. Its vision was to build an organization that would provide all Asian Americans the opportunity to gain access to economic advancement through networking, education and community representation.
For more than 25 years, ABAOC has been a leader in community service in the Asian and small business community in Orange County. Since its establishment, it has successfully organized many major events, including networking mixers, procurement events, and outreach programs through the support of its members, sponsors and community affiliates. ABAOC events and programs inspire and stimulate small business owners, start-ups and entrepreneurs to grow and prosper through creation of new opportunities, education, networking and community participation.
The Asian Business Association of Orange County (ABAOC) was founded in 1992, as a non-profit business under IRS 501(c) (6), to meet the needs of the growing Asian businesses in Orange County. Its vision was to build an organization that would provide all Asian Americans the opportunity to gain access to economic advancement through networking, education and community representation.
For more than 25 years, ABAOC has been a leader in community service in the Asian and small business community in Orange County. Since its establishment, it has successfully organized many major events, including networking mixers, procurement events, and outreach programs through the support of its members, sponsors and community affiliates. ABAOC events and programs inspire and stimulate small business owners, start-ups and entrepreneurs to grow and prosper through creation of new opportunities, education, networking and community participation.
About Youth Talented Development Program
The Cau Lac Bo Tinh Nghe Si (aka. Vietnamese Artists Friendship Club) is a non-profit organization whose members hail from all across the United States. We strive to preserve Vietnamese culture as well as encouraging and promoting new talents in music, art, and literature. We give our members the opportunity to promote different aspects of our heritage by organizing several events throughout the year. Also, Cau Lac Bo Tinh Nghe Si is regularly involved in cultural events such as the Tet Festival, and many other cultural and social events in the community.
For the past 3 years, Cau Lac Bo Tinh Nghe Si started "Youth Talented Development Program" for the young kids from 5 to 18 years old with the vocal and dancing classes on every Saturday from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. This program is free for all the students. We want them to remember the past as they strive to put imprints of their own, and we also want to encourage individuality as we give support, build their confidence by teaching them Vietnamese music and traditional dancing. We believe all people are talented but needs a little guidance and direction, and sometimes, a little push towards expanding and expressing through them. Most importantly, one day, these students will lead others as they have been led, and some of them may become future leaders for our community.
The Cau Lac Bo Tinh Nghe Si (aka. Vietnamese Artists Friendship Club) is a non-profit organization whose members hail from all across the United States. We strive to preserve Vietnamese culture as well as encouraging and promoting new talents in music, art, and literature. We give our members the opportunity to promote different aspects of our heritage by organizing several events throughout the year. Also, Cau Lac Bo Tinh Nghe Si is regularly involved in cultural events such as the Tet Festival, and many other cultural and social events in the community.
For the past 3 years, Cau Lac Bo Tinh Nghe Si started "Youth Talented Development Program" for the young kids from 5 to 18 years old with the vocal and dancing classes on every Saturday from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. This program is free for all the students. We want them to remember the past as they strive to put imprints of their own, and we also want to encourage individuality as we give support, build their confidence by teaching them Vietnamese music and traditional dancing. We believe all people are talented but needs a little guidance and direction, and sometimes, a little push towards expanding and expressing through them. Most importantly, one day, these students will lead others as they have been led, and some of them may become future leaders for our community.
About City of Fountain Valley
In the early settlement of Fountain Valley, this area was inundated by swamps. From 1880’s to the early 1900’s the area of Fountain Valley and adjoining communities was called “Gospel Swamps” by the residents. The name “ Fountain Valley” originated from the many artesian wells and the great supply of water.
Through the efforts of the early settlers up through the 1890’s, drainage canals were constructed to drain the land to make it usable. Early pioneers grew field crops which included sugar beets, beans, barley and wheat. Cattle grazed on portions of land not being used for growing crops.
The fantastic growth rate which Fountain Valley experienced in the 1960s, which could easily have wreaked havoc with the planning of most cities, took place within the framework of a Master Plan adopted before any developments had began. Unlike many communities, Fountain Valley’s Master Plan did not have to play “catch up” with existing developments. It is for this reason Fountain Valley has often been referred to as Orange County’s best-planned community. Revisions of the Master Plan have assured the city balanced orderly growth. With a current population of 54,797, the city’s growth is nearly complete.
As Fountain Valley marches in the next millennium, we can point to our many successes over the past 50 years and build on this foundation to not only provide stability in the lives of our citizens but create the vision for the 21st century.
In the early settlement of Fountain Valley, this area was inundated by swamps. From 1880’s to the early 1900’s the area of Fountain Valley and adjoining communities was called “Gospel Swamps” by the residents. The name “ Fountain Valley” originated from the many artesian wells and the great supply of water.
Through the efforts of the early settlers up through the 1890’s, drainage canals were constructed to drain the land to make it usable. Early pioneers grew field crops which included sugar beets, beans, barley and wheat. Cattle grazed on portions of land not being used for growing crops.
The fantastic growth rate which Fountain Valley experienced in the 1960s, which could easily have wreaked havoc with the planning of most cities, took place within the framework of a Master Plan adopted before any developments had began. Unlike many communities, Fountain Valley’s Master Plan did not have to play “catch up” with existing developments. It is for this reason Fountain Valley has often been referred to as Orange County’s best-planned community. Revisions of the Master Plan have assured the city balanced orderly growth. With a current population of 54,797, the city’s growth is nearly complete.
As Fountain Valley marches in the next millennium, we can point to our many successes over the past 50 years and build on this foundation to not only provide stability in the lives of our citizens but create the vision for the 21st century.
About City of Garden Grove
The mission of the City Manager's Office is to assist the City Council in establishing community goals and policies and provide leadership and direction in the administration of all City Departments and services.
The City Manager's Office is responsible for implementing the decisions of the Garden Grove City Council and coordinating those efforts through the various departments.
The City Manager's Office includes legislative support, policy implementation, budget development, strategic planning, liaison, and ombudsman services to community constituencies and legal service functions of the City.
Additionally, the office manages the City Council meeting agenda, elections, and public records. The office also monitors and responds to federal and state legislative issues, and represents the City's interests throughout the region and beyond. The City Clerk function is structured within the City Manager's Office.
The mission of the City Manager's Office is to assist the City Council in establishing community goals and policies and provide leadership and direction in the administration of all City Departments and services.
The City Manager's Office is responsible for implementing the decisions of the Garden Grove City Council and coordinating those efforts through the various departments.
The City Manager's Office includes legislative support, policy implementation, budget development, strategic planning, liaison, and ombudsman services to community constituencies and legal service functions of the City.
Additionally, the office manages the City Council meeting agenda, elections, and public records. The office also monitors and responds to federal and state legislative issues, and represents the City's interests throughout the region and beyond. The City Clerk function is structured within the City Manager's Office.
Miss Philippine USA
Miss Philippines USA’s mission is to develop the finest ambassadors of goodwill and role models for the Filipino-American community,to promote the beauty and culture of the Filipino-American woman, to raise scholarship funds and to donate proceeds to charities that promote education.
One of the long term goals of this pageant is to send the top winners to compete in other pageants leading to international competition like Miss Universe and Miss World.
For more information, please visit www.missphilusa.com
Miss Philippines USA’s mission is to develop the finest ambassadors of goodwill and role models for the Filipino-American community,to promote the beauty and culture of the Filipino-American woman, to raise scholarship funds and to donate proceeds to charities that promote education.
One of the long term goals of this pageant is to send the top winners to compete in other pageants leading to international competition like Miss Universe and Miss World.
For more information, please visit www.missphilusa.com
