Time: 8:00AM to 4PM
Place: CUNY Graduate Center
Concourse Level
365 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan
Free Admission
Registration (8:30AM to 9:15AM)
Concourse Level
Breakfast & Greetings (9:15AM to 9:45AM)
Proshansky Auditorium
Joyce Moy, Executive Director, Asian American / Asian Research Institute – CUNY
Dr. Brian Schwartz, Vice President, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs – CUNY Graduate Center; and Board Member, Asian American / Asian Research Institute – CUNY
Concurrent Sessions I (9:45M to 10:45AM)
A: Starting Your Own Business – Planning for Business Success
Room C-203
Learn:
- The ABC’s of starting your own business
- How much money you need
- How you know your idea will work
- If you really need a business plan and what’s in it?
- What resources are there?
Presenter
Brian Yeung, Business Advisor, York College/CUNY – Small Business Development Center
B: Buying, Renting, Investing or Selling Your Home in the Current Market
Room C-205
Issues to consider:
- Will the market go up or down?
- Should I wait to buy? Should I wait to sell?
- How can I get financing?
- What are the details for the Home Buyer’s Federal Income Tax Credit?
- How can I get the best rental deal in NYC?
- Where do I buy an investment property?
- How do I hedge my real estate investments?
Moderator/Panelist: Allie Baldassari, Senor Loan Officer, Bank of America
Panelists
Elizabeth Cho, Licensed Real Estate Sales Associate, AC Lawrence & Company – Real Estate
Delvis Estrada, Licensed Real Estate Sales Associate, AC Lawrence & Company – Real Estate
Break (10:45AM to 11AM)
Concurrent Sessions II (11AM to 12PM)
A: Forms of Business Organizations, Tax and Insurance Issues for Small Business – Maximize Protections and Future Potential
Room C-203
Learn:
- How to Choose a Form of Business
- How it can maximize your protections and future growth potential
- Characteristics of a sole proprietorship, general partnership, corporation, limited liability companies and limited liability partnerships
- Whether S Corporation Tax election is right for you
- What tax issues are important for small business and why
- What insurance coverage every small business owner should consider
Panelists
Larissa Buerano, Agent, State Farm Insurance
Rajeev Kaul, CPA, PC.
Joyce Moy, Executive Director, Asian American / Asian Research Institute – CUNY
B: The Nuts & Bolts of Import/Export for Small Businesses – Navigating Rules and Regulations
Room C-205
Experts will identify key obstacles faced by small business in import/export including compliance, legal, logistics, customs and financing issues, and explain how to overcome them. This is an imperative to avoid loss of time and profit.
Moderator: Lene Skou, Deputy Director, Weissman Center for International Business – Baruch College/CUNY; and Board Member, Asian American / Asian Research Institute – CUNY
Panelists
Rennie Alston, Licensed Customhouse Broker, Alston Group
Charles Dugan, Vice President, Global Trade Finance, TD Bank
Amy B. Goldsmith, Esq., Principal, Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman, P.C.
Break (12PM to 12:15PM)
Lunch (12:15PM to 1:45PM)
Concourse Lobby
Power Networking for Resources
Susan Kim, Vice-President, Retail Banking, Capital One Bank, and USPAACC Board Member, will facilitate and engage participants in a fun networking technique that will help to connect you to resources you need to move towards business or career success.
Concurrent Sessions III (1:45PM to 2:45PM)
A: Young Asian American Entrepreneurs
Room C-203
What are young Asian American entrepreneurs doing? What were they thinking??? Hear about young entrepreneurs as they update, upgrade and expand family owned businesses; how they chose to leave corporate jobs to follow their dreams and blaze new paths in social enterprise and other sectors.
Moderator/Panelist: Christina Seid, Co-owner, Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
Panelists
Larissa Buerano, Agent, State Farm Insurance
Stephen Chen, Co-founder, GreenSoul Shoes
Darren Wan, Partner, Red Egg Restaurant
B: Procurement 101 – How to Get Government and Corporate Contracts
Room C-205
Learn:
- How to qualify for Federal, State, City and Corporate Contracts
- How to access this information
- What you need to do to stand out from the crowd
- Whether you need certification as a MWBE (Minority, Woman Business Enterprise)
- Where to get technical assistance
- Resources to help you compete
Moderator: Savio Chan, President, US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce, Northeast Chapter
Panelists
Shirley Leung, Economic Development Officer, Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
Daniel Sung Park, President & CEO, Eclaro International
Paul Taravella, US SMall Business Administration – Office of Government Contracting
Break (2:45PM to 3PM)
Session IV (3PM to 4PM)
How to Get Money for Your Business – Financing in A Tight Credit Market
Room C-203
Panelists will talk about what lenders and investors are looking for, new strategies, and alternative sources of financing for your business.
Moderator: Chunyee Miot, CPA
Panelists
Yan Li Jiang, Loan Consultant, Accion USA
Simon Lee, Branch Manager, China Trust Bank USA
Man-Li Lin, Business Development Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration
Closing Remarks (4PM)
Concourse Lobby
Disclaimer: The information provided at this conference is for educational purposes only, and in no way represents legal, financial or tax advice. Individuals are advised to consult their attorneys, or other professionals for guidance.
