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Spring 2016
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this issue
outlook
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published by the Asian Business
Association of Los Angeles,
Inc. to foster communication
between its members,
corporations, public agencies,
and the public at large.
P.4 Golf
Tournament
P.6 ABA 39th Annual
Awards Banquet
2016 Board of Directors
and Advisory Council
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Message from ABA
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Community Partnerships
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2015 Event Highlights
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2016 Upcoming Events
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Members are encouraged
to submit articles and
information.
Solicited and unsolicited
manuscripts are subject to
editing for space, style and
content. For editorial and
advertising information,
call or write the ABA office.
2015
Year in
Review
outlook
ABA Staff
Dennis Huang
Executive Director and CEO
Farzana Nayani
Programs and Membership Director
Katie Wang
Program Coordinator
P.4-6 Workshops
P.5 Women in Business
Victor Tang
Administrative and Accounting Assistant
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P.5 Real Estate Forum
P.6 Supplier Diversity
P.3,7 Community Partnerships
The Asian Business
Association was founded
in 1976 to proactively help
Asian Americans gain access
to economic opportunities and
advancement.
www.abala.org
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OFFICERS
Co-Chair
Jason S. Kim
Co-Chair
Karen Park
Vice Chair
Cora Oriel
Secretary
Chewy Jang
Treasurer
Jim Song
Blank Rome LLP
TEN Advertising
Asian Journal Publications, Inc.
Kid’s Dream
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Board of
Directors
Leading the Way
for Our Members
What does ABA do?” we often get asked by those new to the Association. This past year was a vivid
example of our action-packed calendar, filled with monthly events including workshops, special
events, supplier diversity trainings, and networking opportunities for our members. We had over
1,400 attendees at our programs throughout the year, and great discussions about how to build
business. These pages highlight some of our most memorable moments. A big THANK YOU to our
members, Board of Directors, Advisory Council, and the general community for attending our events,
American KGP Inc.
and our committed sponsors for their support and expertise. Here’s to a productive and fulfilling 2016!
- The Asian Business Association Team
DIRECTORS
Melvin N.A. Avanzado
Dan Kim
Amar Shokeen
The Avanzado Law Firm
Veritable Screening
RJT Compuquest
Jay. J. Chung
Harry Kim
Sidney Sohn
Lee Anav Chung White & Kim LLP
SagePoint Financial
Venerable - Counselors at Law, PC
James Huang
Amanda Ma
BRC Advisors
Innovate Marketing Group
Christina Jhong
Lan Ong
Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Wing Hop Fung
Dennis Huang
Executive Director/
CEO
Farzana Nayani
Programs and
Membership Director
Katie Wang
Program Coordinator
Victor Tang
Administrative and
Accounting Assistant
Community Partnerships
ABA Membership Appreciation Celebration ABA donated gifts and
proceeds from our event to Angelus Plaza, a senior activity center and housing facility
in the downtown Los Angeles area.
Advisory council
AEG
Metropolitan Water District
Turner Construction
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
NBCUniversal
U.S. Bank
AT&T
The Nielsen Company
U.S. Small Business Administration
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Northrop Grumman
Union Bank
Golden State Water Company
Southern California Edison
Verizon
Herman Miller
Southern California Gas Company
The Walt Disney Company
Los Angeles World Airports
Toyota
Wells Fargo
ABA Art After Dark: An Evening of Business and Culture ABA partnered
with Asian American theatre company, East West Players for a casual mixer in an
outdoor courtyard in September 2015. After the mixer, ABA friends, Board Directors,
and ABA staff watched the play, Chinglish, and had a blast!
ABA attended the Asian American
and Pacific Islander Employee/Business
Resource Group National Roundtable II
at the U.S. Department of Commerce in
Washington, D.C. in December 2015.
Community Partnerships continued on Page 7
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Event
Highlights
February Driving Success:
Business Trends for 2015
In the heart of Koreatown at
CGV Cinemas, guests gathered
to learn from the expertiseand
business trend insights of ABA
Board Director, Jason Kim
of Blank Rome LLP. After an
engaging presentation, guests
enjoyed snacks and refreshments
while watching a riveting action
movie. This event was hosted by
Blank Rome LLP.
March 17th Annual C.K. Tseng Golf Tournament
Our signature tournament was held at the Friendly Hills Country
Club in Whittier. Among our 140 guests were Laker Girls and
Clippers Kia Fan Patrol who kept spirits high throughout the day!
After a rigorous round of golf, Ono Hawaiian food delighted
our guests. Everyone enjoyed fun raffle prizes and goodie bags
secured by Innovate Marketing Group and TEN Advertising. June Women Business Pioneers Symposium - Executive Edition
ABA members and friends joined us for the second annual Women Business Pioneers Symposium presented by U.S. Bank. Jill Dunk of
Mio & Mama Mio Skincare, Betty Lo of Community Alliances and Consumer Engagement at Nielsen, Suyen E. Pell of Anahau Energy,
and Melinda White, of the West Region of Frontier Communications shared their tips for success and their stories of building their
careers! All 200 guests received coveted Swag Bags! Thank you to our sponsors U.S. Bank, Edison, Wells Fargo, Verizon,
Southern California Gas Company, Union Bank, and Nielsen.
July Dynamic Downtown Development - Real Estate Forum
Dynamic Downtown Development: Real Estate Forum was held at the
Wilshire Country Club. Our panelists, Rishi Thakkar of AssetAvenue,
Arty Maharajh of DTZ, Ryan Spruston of Gensler, and Linda Lau of Global
Law Group discussed the changing landscape of Downtown LA and
investment in LA projects and what role EB-5 plays. We were thrilled to
have Wayne Ratkovich of The Ratkovich Company and TheBlocLA speak
about the history of Downtown Los Angeles and gave us a virtual walk
through the new exciting development in Downtown - TheBlocLA!
April Enhancing Your
Business Value Proposition
Over 100 business owners
attended an active seminar
in partnership with Southern
California Edison’s EDGE
Program, “Enhancing Your
Business Value Proposition.”
Community members from the
community joined us for first of
two EDGE program workshops at
Hilton Los Angeles/San Gabriel in
San Gabriel.
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May Business Coaching 101: What’s in Your Business Playbook?
Overlooking the Kyoto Gardens, guests enjoyed an informative workshop held at the
Doubletree by Hilton in Little Tokyo. Our three expert speakers from U.S. Bank,
In-O-Matic, and The Walt Disney Company covered cash flow, elements of a business
playbook, and essentials when working with corporations.
August Effective Negotiations
Held at the San Gabriel Hilton, an active workshop in partnership with Southern California Edison’s EDGE Program drew over 100 guests to learn
negotiation skills in any situation. Experts Karla Salazar and Don Martinez
of SOS Strategies shared their strategies for a successful negotiation and
called uponguest volunteers to participate in useful role play exercises.
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October 39th Annual Awards Banquet
With a dance group impressing our guests on the red
carpet, an extensive silent auction, Paul Dateh on the
violin, and heartwarming speeches, guests were blown
away by the 39th Annual Awards Banquet presented by
TOYOTA. Congratulations again to our honorees:
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Business Enterprise of the Year: CJ America, Inc.
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Media Company of the Year: Wong Fu Productions
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ABA Chairperson Award: Honorable David E. Ryu
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Corporation of the Year: U.S. Bank
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Advocate of the Year: Richard Chacon, Union Bank
We would like to thank our many supporters, sponsors,
and community partners for joining us and celebrating
ABA’s successes with us. Highlights from the 39th
Annual Awards Banquet are on our YouTube channel,
on Twitter, and on Instagram with the hashtags
#ABALosAngeles and #ABAawards
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Here’s a look at our upcoming 2016 events…
Friday, February 12
ABA Business Seminar and Screening
Monday, March 28
18th Annual C.K. Tseng Golf Tournament, Hacienda Golf Club
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The Reality of Retail Business
Connecting with Corporations: A Matchmaking Event
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Small Business Summer Series
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Women Business Pioneers Symposium
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Real Estate Forum
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40th Annual Awards Banquet
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Supplier Diversity Workshop
*Programs are subject to change. Visit abala.org for the latest news!
Community Partnerships cont’d
November Fall Supplier Diversity Event
ABA members and friends gathered at the beautiful Herman Miller showroom to
hear from suppliers and supplier diversity experts on working with corporations and
to learn from the experts in small groups. Many thanks to our sponsors: Southern
California Gas Company, Northrop Grumman, The Walt Disney Company, and
Herman Miller. We also thank the wonderful supplier panelists Ronda Jackson
of Décor Interior Design, José González of Pólvora Advertising, Inc., and David
Lai from Hello Design. Our panelists from Disney and Herman Miller shared their
philosophies behind their successes and passion for supplier diversity.
Programs with the White House Initiative
for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
December ABA Membership Appreciation
Celebration
ABA celebrated a successful 2015 year over
delicious Thai food at Saladang Song in Pasadena
hosted by Northrop Grumman. We had a delicious
meal, honored the 2015 ABA Board of Directors,
and welcomed incoming 2016 ABA Board
Directors. A few lucky ABA members and guests
won door prizes, a Southwest Airlines ticket, and a
chair donated by ABA Member Clayton Kodama of
Gibo/Kodama Chairs!
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Upcoming
Events
White House Summit on Asian Americans
and Pacific Islanders led by National ACE
in Washington D.C. in May 2015
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