Past Events - 2008

South County Transportation Forum

Thursday, July 17, 2008 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Fremont Main Library
2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538

Please join the Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority (ACTIA) in partnership with its Citizens Advisory Committee and sponsoring agencies at a South County Transportation Forum (i.e., Fremont, Newark, Union City) focusing on major transportation projects that will be implemented within the next five years.

These projects are funded through your local sales tax dollars, state, federal, and other funds. Come hear about and discuss project details, schedules, and contracting opportunities.

PROJECT PRESENTATIONS:

BART Extension to Warm Springs
Union City Intermodal Station
I-680 SMART Lanes
Dumbarton Corridor Improvements
I-880/Mission Boulevard Interchange
East-West Connector in North Fremont and Union City
City of Fremont Paratransit Program

See attached flyer for more information!
For more information about ACTIA, visit www.actia2022.com.

Asian American Architects & Engineers Association
2008 Membership Event

Wednesday, June 4, 2008 5:30 pm

Cathay House
718 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone number: 415.982.3388

Closest parking garages are Saint Mary’s Square Garage at 651 California Street and
Portsmouth Square Garage at 733 Kearny Street

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
Central Subway Project
Contract Opportunities for Final Design

SPEAKERS: Mr. John O. Funghi, Program Manager, Central Subway, SFMTA

COST:

MEMBERS – FREE*
All AAAE Members who RSVP and PAY the 2008 Membership Dues by May 30, 2008
NON-MEMBERS - $45*
All Non-Members and Guests of AAAE Members who RSVP by May 30, 2008
LATE REGISTRATION FEE - ADDITIONAL $10
All AAAE Members and Non-Members who RSVP after May 30, 2008

*If you RSVP and do not attend the event, you will be charged $45 for the event
** No Host Bar

Please contact Samantha Low (415.398.1393x103), if there are questions about this event. The membership application can be found on our website, http://www.aaaenc.org

Click here for RSVP form

Financial Services Consortium - Let's Do Business

Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Westin Bonaventure Hotel
Downtown Los Angeles
404 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90071

Financial Services Consortium Presents...
"Let's Do Business"

"Supplier Diversity Bid and Contract Opportunities"

California financial services companies, in partnership with a coalition of community organizations, will host a one day business development forum in downtown Los Angeles to review contract opportunities for qualified diverse suppliers with their companies...

Last day to register: May 30, 2008!

Please click here to register

The Asian Business Association of Silicon Valley

Thursday, June 19, 2008 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

475 N. Whisman Road, Suite 100
Mountain View, CA 94043

Workshop Series presents:

Franchise Opportunities

Looking to Start a Business? Think Franchise!

Many to Select from to Match Your Skills
Potentially Lower Start-up Costs
Turnkey Operation and Set-up
…and much, much more!

Admission: FREE!

RSVP @

City and County of San Francisco Surety Bond Program
Business Development Seminar

Thursday, June 26, 2008 8:30 am - 11:30 am

Human Rights Commission
25 Van Ness 8th Fl,
San Francisco, CA 94102

Where do you see yourself in the coming years?

Learn the success steps taken by a small contractor to grow his business:

How to market to public works clients
Why do I need to market to public works clients?
Risk Avoidance
- Payroll-Prevailing Wage
- Independent Contractors (Is he or she really independent)
- Workers' Compensation Fraud Claims Management
- Auto Insurance - Auto Policy (Are you really covered)
Miguel Galarza, President - Yerba Buena Engineering & Construction Inc. will facilitate the seminar

Space is limited ... don't miss out!!!

RSVP:
Contact: Jennifer Elmore
Phone: 415.217.6573
Fax: 415.391.5910
Email:

No Cost for Seminar

Partnering for Success 2008 - First Stop - Silicon Valley

Friday, May 2, 2008 9:00m - 4:00pm

Silicon Valley Capital Club
http://www.sanjoseclub.com
50 West San Fernando Street, #1700,
San Jose, CA 95113
Knight Ridder Building
(408)971-9300

On the 2008 tour, the mantra is “Partnering for Success”. So from coast to coast we plan on partnering with regional organizations in different cities and states in order to reach Asian Americans business leaders.

By inviting Asian business organizations and their members to voice their concerns and needs to corporate America and government agencies, and vise-versa, this forum will provide tools for a stable economy and solutions on issues affecting the 21st century Asian business owners.

Never before has this been done by two national Asian business orgs, and by participating you will benefit from this historical tour.

The first stop will be San Jose, California with the hosting organization, Asian Business Association Silicon Valley (ABA of SV) in California.

To find out more information, visit http://tour.national-caaba.org

To register online: Visit the RSVP page here.

Asian American Contractors Association
General Membership Meeting

Wednesday, May 14, 2008 5:30 pm

Four Seas Restaurant
731 Grant Street, San Francisco, CA

Topic: Get a Job! - Contracting with the "NEW" City

Guests:

Harian Kelly, Chief of Engineering, Public Utilities Commission

Joe Cheung, Deputy Chief, Bureau of Construction Management

Virginia Harmon, EO & Diversity Mgr., SFMTA The "Central Subway", and more!

Cost: None! Free to all members & guests.

Please click here for the flyer

BART Availability and Utilization Study

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 6pm - 8pm

Joseph P. Bort Metro Center
Lawrence D. Dahms Auditorium
101 - 8th Street
Oakland, CA

BART is currently conducting an Availability and Utilization Study (Study). The purpose of the Study is to analyze and evaluate BART’s contracting practices in the areas of procurement of products, equipment, and supplies; construction services; and professional services, including technical, architecture, engineering and paraprofessional services. BART is sponsoring a community meeting to inform the business community about the Study. Representatives from chambers of commerce, trade associations, and governmental organizations, like your organization, will have the opportunity to provide information literature and information of interest to local businesses.

Click here for the invitation letter.

Please RSVP by email at , visit www.bartmeeting.com, or call 510.291.9682 for more information.

San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District Outreach Meeting

Thursday, April 3, 2008 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Joseph P. Bort Metro Center
101 Eighth Street
Oakland, CA 94607

Attention: DBE’s, MBE’s, and WBE’s Prime and Subcontractors

San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District

Invites you to an

OUTREACH MEETING

BART will be hosting this event to discuss the construction contracts listed below that will be coming up for bid in May and June. All Primes and Subcontractors are encouraged to attend.

STATIONS CONTRACTS

Rockridge Station, Contract No. 15PG-110, Est. Contract Value $7- $10M and
West Oakland Station, Contract No. 15PF-110, Est. Contract Value $7- $11M.

AERIALS STRUCTURES

North Oakland, Contract No. 15SU-120, est. Contract Value $60- $70M
West Oakland, Contract No. 15SU-110, est. Contract Value $20 - $30M

Work includes:

Structural retrofit of pier foundations, columns and caps; demolition of selected existing facilities; shoring for excavation support; excavation; clearing and grubbing; steel structure retrofit at girders and abatements; drilling and bonding; drilled concrete piers and shafts; micropiles; elevator lobby modifications and removal of elevators; electrical work at selected piers and the gap breaker station; and restoration of paving sidewalks and surface features, including landscaping. Other miscellaneous work includes site preparation, and utility relocation.

Please Take a Moment to Respond.

Seating is Limited

Questions about the outreach should be made to BART’s Earthquake Safety DBE Program Manager, Ms. Ruby Smith, at 510-464-6324. To confirm your attendance, please click here to download the flyer and fill it the registration on the second page and fax it to 510-874-7470 or contact Harry Overstreet II, BART Earthquake Safety DBE Coordinator at 510-464-6959.

Asian American Architects and Engineers
2008 Open House Membership Event

Thursday, April 10, 2008 5:30pm - 8pm

Canton Dim sum & Seafood Restaurant
655 Folson Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone number: 415.495.3064

Parking space available at the back of the restaurant (30 spaces, first come first serve)

Speakers:

Caltrans
Mr. Harlan Kelly - Assistant General Manager of Infrastructure, SFPUC

Members - FREE
All AAAE Members who RSVP and PAY the 2008 Membership Dues by April 4th, 2007

Non-Members - $45
All Non-Members and Guests of AAAE Members who RSVP by April 4th, 2007

LATE REGISTRATION FEE - ADDITIONAL $10
All AAAE Members and Non-Members who RSVP after April 4th, 2007

*If you RSVP and do not attend the event, you will be charged $45 for the event
** No Host Bar
Please contact Samantha Low (415.398.1393x103), if there are questions about this event.

Business Outreach Committee
Information Session

Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)
Auditorium
101 8th Street, Oakland, CA 94607

NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES

The following announcement provides contracting information that may be of interest to your firm.

The Business Outreach Committee of several Bay Area public agencies invite you to attend an informational session to learn about upcoming projects and business opportunities.

Enclosed is a notice that provides further information. Please contact meeting coordinator Sheila Evans-Peguese at (415) 701-4436 or sheila.evans-peguese@sfmta.com for additional meeting details.

Your attendance is highly encouraged

Please click here for the notice

BusinessWorks

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008, 5:30 p.m.

CIVIC CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM
SF MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
1 SOUTH VAN NESS, 3RD FLOOR
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103

CONTRACTORS, CONSULTANTS AND BUSINESS SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS

SFMTA INVITES YOU TO HEAR ABOUT UPCOMING
PROJECTS, INCLUDING CENTRAL SUBWAY
AND THE NEW
SFMTA SMALL BUSINESS TRAINING/SUPPORT PROGRAM

BusinessWorks

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Network with other businesses, SFMTA Compliance and
Project support staff.

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TO REGISTER, PLEASE CALL (415) 701-4436

The Asian Business Association of Silicon Workshop Series presents: Economic Outlook 2008

Friday, February 22nd, 2008, 5:50 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Ming's
1700 E. Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto

Speaker: Gary Schlossberg, Senior Economist
Wells Capital Management Group

Economic and Financial Projections for 2008
Special Ming’s Chinese New Year’s Banquet
Far East Dragon Lion Dancers
…and much, much more!

Admission: $20.00 ($50 value!)

RSVP at

Asian Business Day

The Asian Business Association of Silicon Valley Certification Workshop

Thursday, January 24th, 2008, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

475 N. Whisman Road, Suite 100
Mountain View, CA 94043

Expand your Horizons! Expand your Opportunities! Become Certified as a Minority Business!

Learn about the Benefits and Opportunities on becoming Certified
How to do business with Corporations and G/overnment Agencies
Meet MBE Speakers and Clearinghouse Representatives
…and much, much more!

Admission: FREE! Lunch will be provided!

RSVP at

CAABA events

Thursday January 17, 2008, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Kan’s Restaurant
708 Grant Avenue, Chinatown, San Francisco

A special “VIP” event plus contract opportunities

Commissioner Rachelle Chong

California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)

Rachelle Chong was appointed to the California Public Utilities Commission in January of 2006 by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. She is the first Asian American to be confirmed for this commission. Commissioner Chong was also a commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission appointed by former President Bill Clinton. She has been a corporate general counsel and a small business owner. Commissioner Chong would like to meet CAABA’s members and other business owners. Come and support her position to have minority and women do business with California’s public utilities - a high priority.

For more information about Commissioner Chong:
http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUC/aboutus/Commissioners/05Chong/

ALSO

One on One Procurement with Public Utilities

Utilities Invited: Verizon, Pacific Gas & Electric; AT&T, Comcast, Verizon, and others

CAABA Members – all associations: Free Non-Members: $50/person Buffet Dinner and Drinks Included.

RSVP by January 14. Contact the President or Membership Chair of your Association Or to Darlene Mar at Darlene@caaba.org and reference CAABA’s event.

Sponsored by Verizon
in support of supplier diversity and communities

CAABA is the Council of Asian American Business Associations, which includes the following member organizations: Asian American Architects & Engineers, Asian Business Association of Silicon Valley, Asian American Contractors Association, Asian American Association of Certified Public Accountants/Attorneys, and East Bay Asian Design Professionals.

Click here for the flyer

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Past Events - 2008

South County Transportation Forum

Thursday, July 17, 2008 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm