


July 12, 2007
Registration Begins @ 6:30 PM
Panel Discussion Begins @ 7:00 PM
Location: Yu-Ai Kai ♦ 588 North 4th St. ♦ San Jose Japantown
Interested in being your own boss? Want to start your own business? Come learn from Asian Pacific American entrepreneurs and experts in the Bay Area as they share the challenges of starting a business and the rewards that come along with all the hard work. Get connected to business industry and hear their inspirational stories.
Panelists:
Arin Chang, Founder, Burnwater
Burnwater is a product-based business that distributes and sells retail online. The company is dedicated to producing the finest water sports gear in the world. www.burnwater.com
Susie Kagami, Founder, Hawaii Music Live
Hawaii Music Live is a service-based business that promotes Hawaiian music by organizing tours, shows and workshops.
www.hawaiimusiclive.com
Luvi Navarro, Founder, Chic Chateau
Located in San Jose. Chic Chateau is a unique specialty boutique. It’s a combination venture consisting of fashion for men & women, including Plus sizes, an elegant afternoon tea room and exquisite home décor.
www.chicchateau.com
Christine Velasquez, Development Officer, Downtown Management Division
The Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Jose
Christine conducts retail recruitment activities in downtown San Jose and neighborhood areas to attract local, regional and national tenants.
www.sanjoseretail.com
Moderator:
Mary Ho, co-founder, Traveling Trunk Show
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