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Cambodian American Business Association First Annual Business and Culture Expo 2010 at Long Beach Marriott. First introduction to Cambodian Jasmine Rice, great reviews and support from Cambodian Communities and Cambodian Officials.

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សមគមពណិជជកមមែខ មរ~ េមរកងំ

Executive Board  Anthony Kim President  

Thary Ung  Vice President of Public Relations  

Kim Chha Hout Vice President of Investor Relations  

Sophois Sokhom‐MBA Vice President of Business Development Consultant  

Phannarith An‐MBA Treasurer Farmers Insurance Agent  

Ron Sok‐MBA 

Advisory Board  John Taeleifi – CEO, Pasifica Financial Ser‐vices & Executive Board, Long Beach  Inter‐national Trade, CSULB  Kirk Snyder‐ Financial Advisor ‐Merrill Lynch /  Bank of America  Tony Khouv – Chairman, Rynol Group Inc.  Sam Meas – Financial Principal‐State Street Global Investment   Karen K. Ang – Branch Manager, East‐West Bank  Khritny Horn – Businessman

Board of Directors  Danny Vong – Businessman Jim Suos – Realtor Ronald Toledo Remy Hou, MBA – Fashion De‐signer KimChhay Leang –  Businessman Sokavy Nuon –  Businessman

Small Business Council   Danny Vong – Chair Chanlida Meas – Chanlida  Fashion 

Cambodian American Business Association

ស គម ណិជ្ជកម្មែខ្មរ~ េមរិ ំង

Message from our President: Anthony Kim Welcome to the First Annual CAMBA Business & Culture Expo 2010. Today, the Cambodian American Business Association has the great honor and privilege to bring you the Business & Culture Expo to the wonderful and vibrant city of Long Beach, California. The City of Long Beach is home to second largest Cambodian population outside Cambodia. Cambodian businesses are playing an important role in the growth and development of the city and a fabric of the society. Cambodian community has many to offers from the beautiful culture and arts, delicious authentic food, music, and the gentle smile of hers people. Cambodians are the descendants of the great Khmer Angkor which built thousand of the magnificent temples

throughout her Kingdom. In 1992, Angkor Watt was inscribed on the World Heritage list and on July 8, 2008, the great Preah Vihear temple built by the great Khmer king, Suryavarman was inscribed as World Heritage site, the world’s greatest landmarks. Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my privilege and honor to share with you of our mission and vision statements of our association. MISSION: The Cambodian American Business Association exists to promote, advocate, represent and work in a cooperative effort with the Cambodian American business community to enhance the economic vitality, provide resources for economic growth and help businesses to compete effectively in the local and global marketplace. Mainstream in our focus, CAM-BA facilitates the growth and development of member businesses through ongoing entrepreneurial education, communication and business networking programs. One of our major goals is to enable members to participate fully in the economic development of our community. VISION: To serve as a liaison and resource center for business owners and members to network, market their products and services. Best regards,

Anthony Kim

First Annual CAMBA Business and Culture Expo 2010

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EVENT PROGRAM

Vendor Registration 8:30 AM

National Anthems 10:00 AM

Opening Ceremony - M/C Charles Song 10:10 AM

Blessing Dance – KACC 10:15 AM

President of CAMBA’s Remark 10:20 AM

Red Ribbon Ceremony 10:25 AM

Ambassador, Hem, Heng 10:30 AM

Councilmember, Dee Andrews 10:35 AM

Governor’s Office 10:40 AM

Mr. Alexander Kim, Deputy Director

Ms. Lillian Conroe, Representative

M/C 10:55 AM

EVENING PROGRAM

Registration / Social Hour 6:00 PM

National Anthems 7:15 PM

Opening Ceremony - M/C Charles Song 7:25 PM

Blessing Dance – Spirit of Khmer Angkor 7:30 PM

President of CAMBA’s Remark 7:40 PM

Video on Investment in Cambodia 7:45 PM

CAMBA Sworn In Ceremony 8:00 PM

Recognizing Special Guests 8:10 PM

Introducing Keynote Speaker(s) 8:15 PM

H.E Ambassador Hem, Heng

Hon. John Chiang, CA State Controller

Award Recognition 8:30 PM

Fashion Show 8:45 PM

Closing Remark 9:00 PM

LIVE BAND

សមគមពណិជជកមមែខ មរ~ េមរកងំ

First Annual CAMBA Business and Culture Expo 2010

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October 17, 2010 I send my warmest greetings to all of you on the momentous occasion of the First Annual Cambodian American Business As-sociation (CAMBA) Business and Culture Expo. Since it’s found-ing in 2009, CAMBA has had a meteoric expansion, with a cur-rent membership of 400, facilitating the growth and develop-ment of member businesses through ongoing entrepreneurial education, communication, and business networking programs. As most of you know, more Cambodians reside in Long Beach than anywhere outside of the nation of Cambodia. The City of Long Beach and the southern California region have been posi-tively affected by the vibrant Cambodian business community. The CAMBA Business and Culture Expo represents an excellent opportunity to intro-duce, network, expose, and expand markets while providing businesses an opportu-nity to meet sellers and buyers of their products and services. This will mark the first time that Cambodia will bring such an expo to the United States in an effort to pro-mote its products to the United States market. I thank the Royal Embassy of Cambodia to the United States, the Cambodian Ameri-can Business Association, and Long Beach Councilmember Dee Andrews of the 6th District for their efforts to ensure the success of your first Business and Culture Expo. With warmest regards,

Representative Laura Richardson 37th Congressional District

District Office 100 West Broadway, Suite 600

Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 436-3828 Phone

(562) 437-6434 Fax

សមគមពណិជជកមមែខ មរ~ េមរកងំ

FOREIGN DIPLOMATIC of the Year 2010 H.E Heng Hem - Ambassador from the Royal Government of Cambodia to the United States of America

Hem Heng was appointed ambassador of Cambodia to the United States on Jan. 29, 2009. Ambassador Heng previously served as director of the Asia 2 Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2006-08; 2001-04), advisor to Deputy Prime Minister Hor Namhong (2004-08), and director of information and documentation at the Minis-try of Foreign Affairs (2004-06). In addition, Ambassador Heng served as minister counselor at the Cambodian Embassy in India (1998-2001) and second secretary at the embassy in Vietnam (1985-88), as well as various positions in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including: deputy director-general of the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Directorate (1996-98), deputy director of the Economic Cooperation Department (1992-96), bureau chief of the Department of Informa-tion (1990-92), and bureau chief of the Protocol Department (1989-90; 1983-85). Ambassador Heng holds a high diploma from the Agricultural School of Prek Leap in Cambodia; a public administration certificate from the Royal School of Administration in Cambodia; a diploma in international law, international organizations and diplomacy from the Indian Academy of International Law and Diplomacy in New Delhi; and a master’s degree in politi-

cal science from the University of Delhi in India.

CONGRESSWOMAN of the year 2010 Honorable, Laura Richardson - 37th Congressional District, CA USA

Laura Richardson’s “meteoric rise” has been nothing short of amazing. At the age of six, living through the civil rights movement and having picked her first profession of public service, Ms. Richardson started on that path by getting her first job at the age of 12 and later by participating in the Olympic trials at the age of 17. She graduated from UCLA, received a Masters from USC, and went on to spend fourteen years working in corporate America. In 2006, after serving six years as a Long Beach City Councilwoman, Laura Richardson won a seat in the California As-sembly in the 55th District serving as Assistant Pro Tempore in the Assembly. She was recognized as the first African-American woman, South Bay representative, and freshman to hold this prestigious position. In 2007, Richardson succeeded 16 candidates in a special election and was elected to her first term in the House of Repre-sentatives to represent California's culturally and economically diverse 37th Congressional District setting a record of dis-tinction in having served all three levels of government; local, state and federal all in the span of ¬less than a year. Since being elected to serve in the House of Representatives Richardson was assigned to serve on the influential House Committees on Transportation & Infrastructure and Homeland Security. Speaker Pelosi has referred to Representative Richardson as bright, energetic, intelligent, and an asset to the committee chairs, caucuses and her constituents. Representative Laura Richardson is the 26th African-American female and the 239th female to serve in the U.S. Congress.

COUNCILMEMBER of the year 2010 Honorable, Dee Andrews - Sixth District, Councilmember, Long Beach, CA USA

Councilman Dee Andrews has been a resident of central Long Beach, California, for the past 60 years. He is a proud graduate and former star athlete of Long Beach Polytechnic High School. While attending Poly, he received the All-American High School Football and Track Award. He was also the first African-American Student body president at Poly High School. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Social Science and Physical Education from California State University Long Beach. Mr. Andrew’s other achievements are the induction into the Long Beach State Hall of Fame, All American Junior College Foot-ball and Track Award, and he holds the World Record for 330 Intermediate Hurdles. The All-American football player for the Dallas Cowboys, returned to Long Beach to teach Black History and Government at Poly and Wilson High Schools. He has been inducted into the Long Beach Century Club Hall of Fame for his athletic accomplishments. The American Red Cross also honor the Councilman as a 2008 Hometown Hero . This honor is for the recognition of him leaping into action and helping to save an elderly woman from a burning building. Councilman Andrews is also featured in author Bishop Leroy book, "I Know Why the Caged Lion Roar".

Known as the “Son of the Sixth” by the residents, Mr. Andrews is a father of three adult children and seven grandchildren. His vision for the central area is to attract businesses into the 6th District and to pursue employment opportunities for the unemployed residents. He also promotes after-school programs for youth which include tutoring and mentoring, the improvements of public safety and communication with residents, and the creation of the much needed infra-structure improvements for central Long Beach.

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Outstanding Community Partnership Award 2010 Mr. Andy Perez - Director of Public Affairs, Union Pacific Railroad

A native of Southern California, Andy Perez graduated from California State University Dominguez Hills with a BA in Public Re-lations. Andy joined Union Pacific in 2007 after several years as the Senior Public Affairs Manager for ConocoPhillips Refining, Marketing and Transportation Division. Perez is the Director of Port Affairs and has responsibility for the Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Port of Oakland. In this role, Perez manages the interface between Union Pacific staff from Operating, Marketing, Safety, Environmental, Real Estate, Le-gal and Engineering with the Ports, multiple agencies, including all related cities, counties and governmental/regulatory, that part-ner with the railroad to solve communities’ intermodal and transportation needs. This also includes local, state and federal govern-ment relations. Perez is the local representative to the various Port communities and interest groups that follow the railroads lines of business on the West Coast. Perez also manages the local Union Pacific Corporate Foundation Grant and Philanthropic Programs. Perez is an active community member and volunteers his time to serve on the Board of Directors for the Long Beach Boys & Girls Club, VP –

Communications for the Regional Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Long Beach Chamber of Commerce and FuturePorts. Andy is also appointed to the City of Long Beach Community Development Advisory Commission.

Outstanding Community Service Excellence Merit Award 2010 Mr. Danny Vong - Chair of CAMBA Small Business Council, Community Activist and Businessman

Besides being known as a successful entrepreneur in Long Beach, Mr. Danny Vong has been a community activist and leaders for many years. He was elected to serve as president of Cambodian Jewelry Association of California from 1998 to 2002 then he became the president of Cambodian-American Chamber of Commerce from 2002 to 2004. Mr. Vong also served as the president for Cambodian Coordinating Council from 2004 to 2006 and contin-ues to play an active role as an advisor. In addition, he is currently serving as the board of director for the Great Long Beach Chapter of American Red Cross since 2006. Apart from serving on many of these leadership positions, Mr. Vong also had been very involved in addressing the needs of the local community and abroad. He was the chairman in Cambodian-American Stands United to raise fund over $30,000 for the victim of 9/11 with the partnership of the City of Long Beach. He also helped raised fund for Preah Vihear temple over $10,000 which delivered to Cambodia in 2008. Mr. Vong was honor as a Grand Marshall in Martin Luther King Parade in 2002 and also a Grand Marshall for the Cambodian New Year Parade in Long Beach.

Outstanding Community Service Excellence Merit Award 2010 Dr. Song Tan - President of the Cambodian Health Professional Association of America (CHPAA)

Dr. Song Tan was born in Takeo province, Cambodia . He attended the Lycee Sisowath High School in Phnom Penh , Cambodia , and passed the National Baccalaurate Part II exam with the highest honor. He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Phnom Penh in 1975. After surviving the Pol Pot's years, he immigrated to the US in 1980, and went on to complete his Pediatric Resi-dency Training at the University of Hawaii , John Burns School of Medicine. He came back to Long Beach in the late 80' to set up his private practice in Pediatrics. He has been involved in numerous community services. This includes serving as a board of director for Cambodian Coordinating Council. Dr. Tan is currently the President of the Cambodian Health Professionals Association of America (CHPAA). He is excited with the first initiative of CHPAA, the Project Angkor, where over fifty volunteers were signing up to

go for a medical and dental mission to provide free primary care services to the underserved areas in Phnom Penh at the end of this year.

For more information please call: (Cambodian Spoken)

Namoch Sokhom (213) 989-3265

Email: [email protected] Online: www.pacelabdc.org

With a mission to

PROMOTE, SUPPORT, AND PROVIDE CAMBODIAN BUSINESS OWNERS AND THE PUBLIC THE

OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN ACCESS TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ADVANCEMENT THROUGH

EDUCATION, NEWWORKING, AND LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REPRESENTATION.

NOW PROVIDING

SBA MICROLOAN

Amount $1000 ~ $30,000

Interest 7.75 ~ 8.5%

Period 12 ~ 36 Months

Minimum FICO 650

Collateral Required 100%

Congratulates CAMBODIAN AMERICAN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

(CAMBA) For its Business & Culture Expo 2010

SILVER SPONSOR: $1,000 1) Chanlida Fashion 2) Modern Fabric 3) Anthony & Alexander Kim 4) Tony's Donuts

BRONZE SPONSOR: $500

1) Okhna Khritny Horn 2) Cambodian Association of America (CAA) 3) PACE 4) MKOTT PICH, Jewelry, Inc. 5) Rynol Group, Inc. 6) Mr./Mrs. Alfonso Sophal Lim 7) Mr. Phally Nou 8) Mr./Mrs. Sokavy Nuon

SUPPORTER : $100

1) Peter Kong Insurance Agency 2) Heng Heng Jewelry 3) Pailin Jewelry

In Kind-Donation / Support:

1) Khmer Arts Cultural Center, Inc. (KACC) 2) Cambodian Association of America - Spirit of Khmer Angkor 3) Ministry of Commerce, Kingdom of Cambodia 4) Loran Import-Export Co., Ltd. 5) Engineered by Remy 6) KHMERLIVE.TV 7) Carl Richard Salon