asian american chamber of commerce  of kansas city

Greetings!                                                                                                                                                                     AACC E-Newsletter March 2010

Thank you very much for your participation in the Tax educational seminar/networking on Feb 24th at UMB.  We had a full house!  I hope the seminar was beneficial for your business/personal tax preparation this year.  My special thanks go to UMB for hosting the event and the other presenters including H&R Block & Kumar Consulting for sharing their expertise with us. 

 

In the meantime, I am pleased to invite you all to 2010 CelebrASIAN Award Banquet on Thursday, May 6th!  Please mark your calendar as we promise another year of premier networking, great food, and entertainment.

We are currently accepting nominations for the following four award categories: Entrepreneur of the Year, Civic Leader of the Year, Professional Leader of the Year, and Corporation of the Year. Nominate persons or businesses you believe deserve the award! Click HERE for Guidelines and the Nomination Form.

 

DEADLINE: Email sook_park@asianchamberkc.com by Wednesday, March 15th, 2009

 

Thank you!

 

Sook Park, Executive Director

 

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP 

 

The Asian American Chamber of Commerce of KC offers many benefits to its members, including educational seminars/networking opportunities to enhance your business perspectives. So, become a member and/or renew your membership. It is easy. Just click JOIN NOW/RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP and pay online. Or you can fill out the form and mail the check along with your form.

 


CHAMBER EVENT

 

Career Opportunity Networking Luncheon

Lunch & Learn: Who’s Hiring?

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

11:30-1:00pm

Location: TBD

2010 CelebrASIAN Award Banquet

Thursday, May 6th 2010

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COMMUNITY EVENT

 

Join the KC delegation at Futurallia 2010 as we invite the world to KC in 2011!

 

Are you looking for new ways to grow your business in 2010? Attend a Futurallia information session and learn what this global networking event is all about. This year's event is in Poitiers-Futurscope, France, April 28-30, 2010. For more information, please visit http://www.marc.org/international/futurallia.htm. Information session on Tuesday, March 2nd at the Kauffman Foundation, 4801 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, Mo. 64110. 

The Johnson County Commissioners Office

Johnson County Census 2010 Complete Count Kickoff Celebration

Time: 10:30am, Monday, Mar 1st

Location: Jackson County Court Square, Downtown Olathe

For more information, please visit www.jocogov.org

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BUSINESS BULLETIN

 

Let them know you found the info through the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of KC!

Job Opportunities

 

The Kansas City Power & Light District

Marketing Manager

Responsible for Annual Marketing Calendar and all paid advertising

College degree in Marketing and 1+ years experience are required.

For more information, please email to info@powerandlightdistrict.com

 

The Kansas City Power & Light District

Executive Chef at Maker’s Mark Bourbon House & Lounge

Extensive A la carte, high volume service experience, is required

Please send resumes to hr@entertainmentconcepts.org

 

MidAmerica Nazarene University

MNU PERK Project Coordinator

10-month contracted position funded via Teacher Quality Partnership Grant

Candidates should possess a commitment to Christian higher education.

For more information, please visit www.mnu.edu

 

UMB Bank

 

Teller Positions (Part/ Full Time) and Outbound/ Inbound Call Center Agent/ Bank Operations Experts (Full/ Part-time)/ Flexforce Teller (Part-time)/ Account Payable Specialist/Senior Windows Engineer/Commercial Card product manager

Customer service experienced is preferred

For more information, please visit the website www.umb.com for more details.

 

Ameristar Casino & Hotel

 

Casino Operations Performance Manager, Player Development Manager, Training Manager, and more! For more information, please contact the Employment Center at (816)-414-7299 or visit http://www.ameristar.com/Working_At_Ameristar.aspx

 

Bid Opportunities

 

Purchasing Department of Jackson County, Missouri

 

Bid No: 8-10

Commodity: General Motors (GM) Dealer Maintenance, Repair Services & Parts

Deadline: 2:00pm, Tuesday, Mar 9th

For more information, please visit www.jacksongov.org

 

Bid No: 10-10

Commodity: Auto/ Truck Parts (Non-dealer)

Deadline: 2:00pm, Tuesday, Mar 2nd

For more information, please visit www.jacksongov.org

 

Bid No: 7-10

Commodity: Office Supplies (Various County Departments)

Deadline: 2:00pm, Tuesday, Mar 2nd

For more information, please visit www.jacksongov.org

 

Bid No: 9-10

Commodity: Printing Calendar of events

Deadline: 2:00pm, Tuesday, Mar 2nd

For more information, please visit www.jacksongov.org

 

Bid No: 4-10

Commodity: Agricultural equipment & Supplies

Deadline: 2:00pm, Tuesday, Mar 2nd

For more information, please visit www.jacksongov.org

 

Tucson Airport Authority

Bid No#: 10108949

Project Name: Reconstruction of Runway 3/21

Location: 7250 S. Tucson Blvd, Tucson AZ 85756

Bid Date: 2:00pm (Tucson time), Monday, March 1st

For more information, please contact Deborah Walker at (520)-573-5123 or email to dwalker@tucsonairport.org

 

Bid No#: 10108950

Project Name: Taxiway Reconstruction

Location: 7250 S. Tucson Blvd, Tucson AZ 85756

Bid Date: 2:00pm (Tucson time), Monday, March 1st

For more information, please contact Deborah Walker at (520)-573-5123 or email to dwalker@tucsonairport.org

 

Title of Project: 20106625 Replace Runway 6L/24R  Signage; 20106606 Install Electrical Vault

Location of Work: Ryan Airfield, 9698 W. Ajo Way, Tucson AZ 85735

Deadline: 3:00pm, local Tucson Time, March 4, 2010

For more information, please contact Michael Johnson @ Tucson Airport Authority at 520-573-4823

 

Title of Project: 20108847 Rehabilitate Runway 6L/24R; 20108848 Rehabilitate Taxiway A and Connecting Taxiways

Location of Work: Ryan Airfield, 9698 W. Ajo Way, Tucson AZ 85735

Deadline: 2:00pm, local Tucson Time, March 3, 2010

For more information, please contact Michael Johnson @ Tucson Airport Authority at 520-573-4823

 

Title of Project: 20100390 Runway 6L/24R and Taxiway A Lighting

Location of Work: Ryan Airfield, 9698 W. Ajo Way, Tucson AZ 85735

Deadline: 2:00pm, local Tucson Time, March 4, 2010

For more information, please contact Michael Johnson @ Tucson Airport Authority at 520-573-4823

 

Spencer Fane Britt & Browne LLP Attorneys & Counselors at Law

Contract Provisions: Construction’s Top 10

Date: March 25, 2010

Time: 9-11am

Location: MCC- Penn Valley Campus Center 503

Please RSVP to Purchasing.Info@mcckc.edu or contact Christ Kelly at 816-604-1106 for additional information.

 

The Lee County Port Authority

RFB #10-07, Airport Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF) Facility

Location: 11000 Terminal Access Road, Suite 8671, Fort Myers FL 33913-8899

Bid Time: 2:00pm, local time, Mar 22, 2010

For more information, please contact Sandra Kennedy, CPPB, Sr.  Purchasing Agent at (239)-590-4557 or email to slkennedy@flylcpa.com

 

Hunt Midwest Real Estate Development, Inc.

Project: Shoal Creek Parkway Renovation

Deadline: Friday, Mar 5th

This is a Tax Increment Financing Project.

For more information, please contact Aaron Schmidt at (816)-455-2500 x185 or email to aschmidt@huntmidwest.com

 

Neighborhood Housing Services of Kansas City, Inc.

Reference #10-03

Project: Home Repair Services

Deadline: 4:00pm, Tuesday, Mar 2nd

For more information, please contact Tom Jung at (816)-822-7703 x217 or email to tjung@nhsofkcmo.org

 

The Wayne County Airport Authority

Control No. S10-008

Project: Ground Run-Up Enclosure Facility (Federally Funded)

Deadline: 2:00pm, Eastern Time, Thursday, Mar 4th

For more information, please contact Sherita Calloway, CPPB, Senior Soliciation Manager, at (734)-247-7900

 

SKE International, Inc.

ONLY pursue federal, state, and local government construction work

If interested in bidding on construction with SKE, please contact BJ Montgomery at (816)-431-6000 or visit www.ske-leavenworth.com for more detail.

 


NOTES AND COMMENTS

 

We would like to learn more about you and your business.
If you are interested in submitting a short bio about your business, please email sook_park@asianchamberkc.com.
Volunteers are needed to serve on the Program, Web and Membership Committees. Please email admin@asianchamberkc.com.
Comments or suggestions? We would love to hear from you!  Please send an email to admin@asianchamberkc.com.


CONTACT NFORMATION

Sook Park
Executive Director
Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Kansas City
8645 College Blvd., Suite 110
Overland Park, KS 66210
Phone: 913-338-0774, Fax: 913-345-5274
Email: sook_park@asianchamberkc.com , Website: www.asianchamberkc.com


 

       Upcoming Events    

Career Opportunity Networking Luncheon

Lunch & Learn: Who’s Hiring?

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

11:30-1:00pm

Location: TBD

2010 CelebrASIAN Award Banquet

Thursday, May 6th 2010

Thai Place Restaurant

Authentic Thai Family Food Restaurant with four convenient locations!

Carry out, catering and online ordering are available.

Please visit http://www.kcthaiplace.com/

 

ADECCO

Provides personnel services to businesses worldwide including temporary help, placement of permanent employees, outsourcing, training, testing and more!  For more information, please visit  http://www.adecco.com/Pages/default.aspx

 

Corinth Tailor

Kansas City’s Premier alteration/tailoring service

4185 Somerset Dr. Prairie Village, KS 66208

Call: 913-383-9560


 
UMB BANK
Lockton



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