Upcoming Events

Professional Speaker Series: Doing Business in China Successfully

What:With China's economy growing by leaps and bounds, there are endless business opportunities in China. The key question, though, is how can businesses expand or start in China to capitalize on these opportunities? What are the factors for successful business operations in China?

At this event, we have three distinguished panelists who will each have their perspective on success factors for businesses in China. The varied background and extensive experience of the panelists in China will provide for a full discussion on all aspects this issue. Discussion topics will include, but are not limited to:

  • Business entity structure and impacts
  • Considerations about joint ventures
  • Considerations of IP protection
  • Best practices for managing a growing business in China

When:Wednesday, 06/04/2008 06:00PM - 09:30PM
Where:China Stix Restaurant, 2110 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050, (408) 244-1684
Contact:mixer@mjaa.net

Past Events

Professional Speaker Series: Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling - Career Strategies for Asian American Professionals

What:You're educated and ambitious. Sure, the hours are long and corporate politics are a bane, but you focus on getting the job done. Yet, somehow, your hard work isn't paying off in the way you expect..... Why? ... You are not alone.

Whether you are born in the US or overseas, being Asian American influences your cultural norms and perceptions. And these can have subtle, but important impact on your professional behavior – whether you are a startup entrepreneur, a manager, or a professional.

Come join us for an evening of presentation and lively discussion with Jane Hyun, an executive coach, a leadership strategist, and the author of the groundbreaking book Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling.

When:Monday, 04/21/2008 06:30PM - 08:30PM
Where:Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP (Silicon Valley), 2475 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA
Contact:mixer@mjaa.net

MJAA Asia Trip 2008 Final Information Open House

What:MJAA is hosting the final open house for its 14th annual Asia Business and Technology delegation to Shanghai and Dalian.

Destinations: Shanghai and Dalian, China
Trip Dates: March 23 - March 29, 2008

The goals of 2008’s Asia Business and Technology Tour are:

  • Gain insight of the business environments and developments in Greater China through company and government agency visits, in both a first-tier and a second-tier city.
  • Meet the senior business executives, government leaders, and scholars in Greater China and learn from their experiences.
  • Expand your network and build lasting professional relationships and friendships.

The target industries include: Internet, Biotechnology, Semiconductor, Retailing, Venture Capital, Solar, Logistics, Telecommunications, Professional Services, and Financial Services.

When:Wednesday, 01/16/2008 07:00PM - 09:00PM
Where:KPMG, Knowledge Center Conference Room (1060), 500 East Middlefield Rd., Mountain View, CA 94043
Contact:Warren Tsai (warrentsai@mjaa.net), (510) 289-4698

MJAA Asia Trip 2008 First Information Open House

What:MJAA is hosting the first information open house for its 14th annual Asia Business and Technology delegation to Shanghai and Dalian.

Destinations: Shanghai and Dalian, China
Trip Dates: March 23 - March 29, 2008

When:Thursday, 11/15/2007 07:00PM - 09:00PM
Where:Synopsys, Building 1,
Merlot conference room,
445 N. Mary Ave.,
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Contact:Warren Tsai (warrentsai@mjaa.net), (510) 289-4698

About Us

We are a non-profit organization in the San Francisco Bay Area serving the needs of Asian American young professionals. Our activities include monthly professional mixers with guest speakers, apprenticeship, social gatherings, and the Annual High-Tech Study Tour to Asia.

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