May 28, 2010 | Yvonne Lim Wilson
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The Texas Asian Chamber of Commerce presents "Connect: Business & Career Forum," a unique, high-touch event that features business roundtables, panel discussions, workshops, luncheon and mixer. The event is Friday, June 18 at the Sheraton Hotel at 701 E. 11th Street from 12 noon to 6 p.m.
"Connect" offers opportunities on two different levels. The Business Forum provides opportunities for small and minority-owned business owners to connect with large corporations and government entities to learn about procurement opportunities, certification and how to do business with these groups. Meanwhile, the Career Forum connects experienced and new hire candidates with potential employers.
The luncheon for small business owners features a state official keynote and a corporate and government panel discussing how to access to procurement opportunities with Fortune 500 corporations and government agencies.
Participants of both forums will spend 10 to 15 minutes with each company in a roundtable format. Representatives from the following companies and agencies will participate in CONNECT Forums in a relaxed setting: Farm Credit Bank, Dell, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEG), Northrop Grumman, Bank of America, New York Life Insurance, Austin Fire Department, The Small Business Administration and others.
Small businesses looking for new contracts can learn from Mr. Robert Taylor of the U.S. Small Business Administration, who will be leading the business forum discussion, along with Ying McGuire, Supplier Diversity at Dell, and state and local representatives.
For career seeking individuals, two very prominent panelists will share their insights. Angela Loeb, author, speaker, career consultant and owner of InSync Resources; and Julianna Harris, managing director and owner of professional career associates; will lead the discussion.
In addition, Dr. Gregory Vincent, Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Community Engagement at the University of Texas will kick off the joint reception at 4:30 p.m. Program breaks will feature Asian American entertainment.
There is no cost for individuals to attend the Career Forum. All that is required is pre-registration and resume. Come meet potential employers and learn from the best on how to interview, update their resumes, and which social recruiting sites are best, all for free!
For those participating in the Business Forum, the cost starts at $65 for TACC members and $80 for non-members registering before June 10. After that date, the cost is $85 for TACC members and $100 for non-members. For businesses interesting in recruiting, please contact Veronica Lee, TACC executive director, 512-485-1090.
For more information, please visit www.tacc-connect.com. See you there!
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