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Upcoming Elections for Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of the Metropolitan Washington D.C. Area

noemail@pacc-dc.org — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:00:00 GMT

The Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of the Metropolitan Washington D.C. Area (PACC-DC) provides notice of its upcoming general membership meeting to elect the Officers and Board of Directors for the 2011 - 2013 term. The meeting and election will be held on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 6:30 pm. Location: TBD (to be sent by separate email.) The officer positions up for election are President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Public Relations Officer. Additionally, all Board of Director positions are open for election. Candidate nominations are now being accepted through the date of election. An eligible candidate must be an active member of the Chamber prior to election. Candidate nominations may be submitted to the Nominating Committee Chair, Kevin Lee at klee@evoplatinumservices.com All Chamber members in good standing are eligible to...

Notice of General Membership Meeting to Elect Officers and Members of the Board of Directors

noemail@pacc-dc.org — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:00:00 GMT

The Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of the Metropolitan Washington D.C. Area (PACC-DC) provides notice of its upcoming general membership meeting to elect the Officers and Board of Directors for the 2009 - 2011 term. The meeting and election will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 6:30 pm at the Midtown Bethesda North (Condominium) Penthouse Conference Room at 5750 Bou Avenue, North Bethesda, MD 20852. The property is located two blocks from the Twinbrook Metro Station (Red Line). The officer positions up for election are President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Public Relations Officer. Additionally, all Board of Director positions are open for election. Candidate nominations are now being accepted through the date of election. An eligible candidate must be an active member of the Chamber prior to election. Candidate nominations may be submitted to the Nominating Committee Chair, Cristina Sison at cristina@sisonhomes.com. All Chamber members in good...

Notice of General Membership Meeting to Elect Officers and Members of the Board of Directors

noemail@pacc-dc.org — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 01:00:00 GMT

The Philippine American Chamber of the Metropolitan Washington D.C. Area (PACC-DC) provides notice of its upcoming general membership meeting to elect the officers and members of the board for the 2007-2009 term. The meeting and election will be held at on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at 6:30 pm at the Continental Condominium Penthouse Conference Room at 851 N Glebe Rd, Arlington VA 22203. (Light dinner will be served).

The officer positions up for election are President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Public Relations Officer. Additionally, all Board of Director positions are open for election. Candidate nominations are now being accepted through the date of election. An eligible candidate must be an active member of the Chamber for a minimum of one year prior to election. Candidate nominations may be submitted to the Nominating Committee Chair, Celia Donahue, at cpdonahue@verizon.net .

All Chamber members in good standing are eligible to vote and are encouraged to attend. Attendees may pay for outstanding membership dues on-line at www.pacc-dc.org or at the meeting to be in good standing.

About PACC-DC

PACC-DC is a membership organization that promotes entrepreneurship in the Filipino American community. PACC-DC also contributes to business development initiatives and special events throughout Greater Metropolitan Washington.

The vision of PACC-DC is to strengthen Filipino American entrepreneurship and business development activities in the greater metropolitan Washington, DC area. The Chamber also envisions becoming a meaningful force in the growth and development of communities within the region.

The mission of PACC-DC is to develop programs and seminars that will have a positive impact on the business community; foster open and consistent communications; support and augment membership; and foster community outreach initiatives that benefit the entire region.

For more information, please visit www.pacc-dc.org or contact Mitzi Pickard (mitzip888@yahoo.com) or Joe Fernandez (joe.fernandez.ngfu@statefarm.com).

2007 Dakila Achievement Awards

noemail@pacc-dc.org — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 15:00:00 GMT

The Philippine American Foundation for Charities, Inc., in keeping with its mission of enhancing the lives of the Filipino-American community in the greater Washington, D.C. area, proudly announces the 2007 PAFC Dakila Achievement Awards, a program that will select from the community’s nominations, outstanding men and women who represent the best examples of Filipino and Filipino American perseverance, drive and success. Non-Filipinos may also receive the award if they have substantially contributed to the advancement and improvement of the Filipino American community. These outstanding individuals become role models and inspiration to all of us and leave a legacy behind that our youth could emulate. Named after the Filipino word for ‘greatness’ the Dakila Award reflects the awardees’ outstanding contributions to the Filipino-American community and to the mainstream American community. It symbolizes the awardees’ innate qualities that have molded them...

NFIB Young Entreprenuer Awards

noemail@pacc-dc.org — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Applications are now available for the 2007 Young Entrepreneur Awards, a program of the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation. The fifth annual scholarship program for high-school seniors is designed to set teen small-business owners on the path to entrepreneurship.

Award recipients attend the university, college, community college or vocational/technical institute of their choice with $1,000 in tuition assistance from the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation. One outstanding student receives a $10,000 award, and four regional winners receive $5,000 each. The 2007 program will also grant one renewable award in each of five regions across the country.

The program made its debut in 2003 when it awarded a total of 110 scholarships to teens nationwide, rising to 408 awardees in 2006, thanks to additional financial support from numerous small-business leaders and corporate and foundation supporters.

Apply online today!
First, be sure to fully read the Young Entrepreneur Award application instructions, and the frequently asked questions, both linked below. Online applications are accepted until Feb. 12, 2007.

http://www.nifb.com/yef/

PACC-DC Board Member Named Entrepreneur of the Year

noemail@pacc-dc.org — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 14:00:00 GMT

Washington, DC, October 17, 2006-Today the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of the Metropolitan Washington, DC Area Inc. (PACC-DC) announces the Asian American Business Roundtable (AABR) has named Board Member Chris J. Baltazar and his company Filnet Entrepreneur of the Year. AABR will formally bestow honors to recipients at its 2006 Dinner-Awards Night in Rockville on November 10, 2006. AABR accepts nominations of companies, large and small, from anywhere in the country. Criteria for nomination include the size of the company (i.e., number of employees), annual sale, percentage of growth revenue in 2005 and 2006 versus 2003 and 2004, and projection for further growth. I speak on behalf of all PACC-DC staff and members when I say that Chris Baltazar and Filnet are well deserving of the Asian American Business Roundtable Award for Entrepreneur of the Year, says PACC-DC President Mitzi Pickard. Over the past year, Chris' diligence, tenacity, persistence and hard-work have...

PACC-DC Debuts Friendly, Inviting Members' Site

noemail@pacc-dc.org — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 18:00:00 GMT

Business Leaders May Now Register Online for Events, Post Career Opportunities & Classified Ads Free Washington, DC, September 12, 2006-Today the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of the Metropolitan Washington, DC Area Inc. (PACC-DC) announces the launch of its new interactive, members-based website. Located at www.pacc-dc.org, the new site is designed to attract more members to the fast-growing association of Filipino American entrepreneurs and other business leaders of the Greater Washington Metropolitan region. Association officials say the new site provides more interactivity, usability and content for its members. Our members are going to get so much more from this new PACC-DC website, explains PACC-DC President Mitzi Pickard. Just to name a few site enhancements, members can submit their networking or fund development events through a centralized calendar system, register online for upcoming PACC-DC or affiliate events, and post their career openings on our new Job...

PACC-DC Packs in New Benefits for Members

noemail@pacc-dc.org — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 19:00:00 GMT

Washington, DC, September 5, 2006-Today the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of the Metropolitan Washington, DC Area Inc. (PACC-DC) announces upgrades in its membership structure and benefits. Association officials say new membership categories are part of its renewed commitment to add more value to its base of Washington DC area business leaders, community heads and professionals. Annual membership fees start at $75. PACC-DC prides itself on being a member-friendly resource and facilitating match-making opportunities, explains PACC-DC President Mitzi Pickard. We actually listened to our members and have added new benefits such as a mentorship program as well as exclusive advertising opportunities. PACC-DC membership enhancements follow a series of events in the transformation of PACC-DC into a member-friendly organization. For instance, PACC-DC recently launched of its new interactive, members-based website that was intentionally designed to attract more members. The new...