USPAACC and Wells Fargo Jointly Host Networking Event in Northeast

Event to create new avenues for business growth draws full house in New Jersey
By: JP Torres c/o USPAACC
 
 
USPAACC's Susan Allen, center left, w/ Wells Fargo’s Sarah McClintock & guests
USPAACC's Susan Allen, center left, w/ Wells Fargo’s Sarah McClintock & guests
EDISON, N.J. - Nov. 15, 2013 - PRLog -- USPAACC and Wells Fargo jointly hosted a packed-house networking event for Asian American and other small/minority businesses at The Mirage Banquet Hall in Edison, New Jersey on November 7. Up to 180 guests registered for the event, representing 33 successful Asian American and minority-owned businesses from diverse industries, as well as several corporations in the region.

The event’s keynote speaker was Lisa Hutter, Wells Fargo Regional Wealth Planning Manager and Senior Wealth Planner, Northeast Region.

Opening and closing remarks were made by John Cole, Wells Fargo Executive Vice President & Northeast Business Banking Division Manager, and Susan Au Allen, USPAACC National President & CEO.

Wells Fargo Senior Vice President and Asian Segment Manager Nancy Wong
, who helped in planning the event, was also in attendance.

In her remarks, Allen traced the strong and sustained partnership of USPAACC and Wells Fargo, which began in 2005 with the inauguration of the Asian American Business Leadership Awards. In 2010, Wells Fargo became the Legacy Founder of USPAACC’s Business Express: ReadySetGrow, an annual business executive coaching program for small/minority businesses, which has seen a 150% increase in participation from its inception three years ago.

At the event, Allen also officially announced the appointment of Anisa Balwani, President of New Jersey-based RCI Technologies, as the new USPAACC Northeast Regional Chapter President.

Mars Chocolate’s Supplier Diversity Manager Itu Otu
, who holds a seat on the USPAACC Northeast Chapter’s board, also gave brief remarks.

Among those who came to the event was Ashis Bhisey, Vice President of DATA Inc., who wrote: “Thank you for an impeccably organized event that provided an opportunity to meet other members of USPAACC and the sponsors. I look forward to attending future events.”

Christian Estrellado, Chief Digital Officer, and Steve Estrellado, Digital Marketing Strategist of Estro Communications in New Jersey, echoed the sentiment: “What a fantastic event. Thank you for including us.”

Other attendees included: Albert Wei, President of Vizion Logistics from New York, who brought along two of his Client Relations Managers; Ted Hsu, USPAACC New England Chapter President and President of Horizon Services Company; Arvin Chaudhary, USPAACC New England Chapter Board Member and President & CEO of Nadicent Technologies in Connecticut; and Aziz Ahmad, USPAACC Northeast Chapter Board Member and President of UTC Associates.

To learn more, visit http://www.uspaacc.com (http://www.uspaacc.com/programs/business-express/)

ABOUT USPAACC: Founded in 1984 as a non-profit and non-partisan organization, USPAACC is headquartered in Washington, DC with Regional Chapters in CA, TX, NY, GA, IL, CT, DC-MD-VA National Capital Area. USPAACC is the single unified voice for equal opportunity for Asian American businesses. We promote and propel economic growth by opening doors to business, educational and professional opportunities for Asian Americans and their business partners in corporate America, government at the federal, state and local levels, and the small and minority business community. For 28 years, USPAACC has served and will continue to serve as the gateway to large corporate and government contracts, top-caliber Asian American and small and minority suppliers, key information about Asian Americans and business opportunities in the dynamic Asia-Pacific market.

For media inquiries, contact: J.P. Torres
email: jptorres@uspaacc.com
Tel: (617) 933-9629

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