Blog Post: Celebrate Asian-Pacific American Businesses

Cost is $10 for members/ $15 for non-members. Dinner included.
5:30pm | Wednesday, July 29
United Way of the Columbia-Willamette 619 SW 11th Ave., downtown Portland 

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Keynote Speakers:

Verne Naito, Vice President, Naito Corporation, parent company of the chain of Made In Oregon stores, and is manager of Naito Properties LLC, a property management and real estate development company.

In his 30-year business career, Mr. Naito has been involved in a diverse number of fields from high tech to banking.  Mr. Naito has been active with the Japanese American community his entire life. He is a frequent speaker at industry associations and lecturer at university business schools.

Peggy Ross, Director for the Governor’s Affirmative Action Office. Employed in private sector organizations and as an entrepreneur since 1977, Peggy brings extensive experience promoting diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace.

At the State of Oregon, Ms. Ross' primary objective is cultural/climate assessment and training to include diversity, outreach services and business development for large corporations, nonprofits and government entities.

Also Featuring a Live Performance by:

Te Marama, Oregon's only all-Tahitian dance studio that brings the tamarii (children) to perform Manu Otea along with several aparima (action songs).

Bring a guest, and spend a summer evening networking with a diverse group of Asian Pacific American professionals, business owners and entrepreneurs. Learn about APACC, make new friends and meet prospective clients.

APACC Mission

To cultivate and promote cultural and business relationships among Asian Pacific American chamber members, local businesses, non-profit organizations, government, media, and the general public in Oregon and SW Washington. Learn more at www.apacc-or.org