Co-sponsored with OCA-Chicago

An Asian American Heritage Month Event ...

Asian American Business Forum

Thursday, May 20, 2010

55 East Monroe
Chicago, IL 60603

Under 55 Cafe (LL)

 Executive Conference Dining Room

10am - 2pm

Proposed Agenda

1. Introduction of MBDA service offerings

2. Introduction of OCA Chicago programs

3. "Procurement Technical Assistance Center - Resource for Winning Federal Contracts" - Kathleen Bishop, Illinois PTAC Program Manager, DCEO Illinois Entrepreneurship Network

4. "MBE Certification and GSA Schedule" - Hans Bonner, Chicago Minority Business Enterprise Center

5. "Building a Referral Machine" - Gene Rosendale, Partner, Alliance for Strategic Advantage 

 6.  Business networking Lunch < BYOC -bring your own cash- Under 55 Cafe >  First 25 attendees get a free lunch coupon - compliment of TCF Bank!

 Space limited - Register only if you plan to attend!

Please also register for other Asian American Heritage Month Events:

www.ocasummit05142010.eventbrite.com - 5/14/2010 - Asian American Community Leadership Summit.

 Background Information:

The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) at the U.S. Department of Commerce is the only federal agency dedicated to advancing the establishment and growth of minority-owned firms in the United States. With over a nationwide network  of over 40 business centers funded by MBDA. MBDA assists minority business owners with consulting services, contract and financing opportunities, bonding, certifications, training, and building business to business alliances.

Founded in 1973 as the Organization of Chinese Americans, OCA is a national organization dedicated to  advancing the social, political and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. The OCA - Greater Chicago Chapter is made up entirely of volunteers who are committed to mission of OCA and support the OCA National programs in the Chicagoland. OCA is supporting the Asian American outreach effort of MBDA to reach the Asian American community.