Board of Directors Anthony Kim-President / CEO Thary Ung-Sr. Executive Vice President John Taleifi-Sr. Board Advisor Sam Meas-Executive Vice President East Coast Region Rithy Sieng-Executive Vice President West Coast Region Ratha Chan-Executive Vice President Kingdom of Cambodia Remy Hou-Special Event and Strategic Planning Coordinator
Danny Vong-Chair, Business Council Dr. Roeun Malinni-Chair, Education Council Nary Loeung-Chair, Culture and Arts Council Jim Suos- Realtor Sophois Sokhom, MBA-Consultant Steven Chor – Businessman Peter Kong – State Farm Insurance Agency Marlene Robbins – Businesswoman
Advisory Board Kim Chha Hout – Commissioner City of Long Beach and Businessman Sokavy Nuon – Businessman Kirk Snyder- Financial Advisor -Merrill Lynch / Bank of America Tony Khouv – Chairman, Rynol Group Inc. Karen K. Ang – Vice President of East-West Bank
Khritny Horn – Businessman Tony Thy – Entertainer / Entrepreneur Phannarith An- Angkor International, LLC Chanlida Meas – Chanlida Fashion Bill Orton – Field Representative, Senator Roderick Wright‟s Office
Welcome to our Second Annual Business and Culture Expo 2011. As President, I have the great honor and privilege to bring you the Business and Culture Expo to the wonderful and vibrant city of Long Beach, California. The Cambodian businesses continue to play a vital role in the growth and development of the city and stimulate the local economy. The Cambodian American Business Association is proud to be the pioneer to take the lead in presenting a strong unified voice of local Cambodian American businesses and professionals and promoting trade beThey have a simple yet greatly influential mission in mind. Aimed towards improving business between Cambodia and the U.S. and rooted in creating helpful community resources, CAMBA is determined to spread their vision to local Long Beach city agendas, but also infiltrate their message upward to state and federal levels as well. The Cambodian American Business Association (CAMBA) is a non-profit organization that was started to fill a void in the business realm that would represent the best interests of Long Beach business owners. While 41-year-old President/CEO of CAMBA, Anthony Kim, and his colleagues brought this organization to life with the Cambodian small business owner at heart, they operate as a non-partisan, non-sectarian organization that believes in extending their membership to everyone in the business community who values CAMBA’s goals. During Kim’s volunteer tenure with local organizations in Long Beach, he was exposed to many social service associations and wanted to expand on those programs. “My colleagues and I had casually discussed the issue and need to have an organization to be the voice [or] liaise and provide networking business opportunities, create easy access for small business loan programs with private or governmental agencies [as well as] offer marketing tools with the changing market,” Kim said. Through this spark of inspiration, years of dedication and hard work CAMBA was born. Not without its hardships however, which according to Kim, the biggest hurdle to overcome was finding the right team to bring the project to reality. A few of the goals that CAMBA has set out to accomplish are organizing, promoting and advocating the development of Cambodian American businesses locally and nationally, encouraging and securing positive participation in community affairs by Cambodian American businesses and professionals. By sponsoring annual business and/or Cultural Expo’s, helping groups raise funds for charity and offering scholarships to promising students, CAMBA is right on track to accomplishing their vision. There is a tremendous amount of work ahead for CAMBA and its members they do not take the responsibility lightly. As they continue to provide the assistance and resources to local businesses, they anticipate they will become a driving force in creating a commerce gateway between Cambodia and the U.S. While the organization sets its sights toward a global impact, Kim’s drive push CAMBA’s success is sparked from somewhere much more local. “[The motivations that inspire me to lead CAMBA are] my few close friends which I trust and especially my wonderful spouse,” Kim said. “[She] always lends me the support when needed and silently stands beside me and supports CAMBA in any way possible. She is a remarkable woman.” With the support of his peers, his wife and the community Kim is hopeful about his organization’s future. Interested in hosting a national entrepreneur and professional conference in Southern California or the Kingdom of Cambodia in the coming year, CAMBA is ready to become a major contributor to the expansion of beneficial business resources in their community and beyond. For more information on CAMBA, their programs, its current members or how you can become a member or sponsor at their next event, visit www.cambaonline.org.
Successful Business Award 2011 As a candidate to receive the Successful Business Award, CAMBA seeks outstanding proprietors who have demonstrated successful business practices not only in the promotion and growth of their private business, but are engaged in the support of the community. Mr. Hat Fou and Connie Yam is this years‟ 2011 nominee in this category. He has built a strong small business which has flourished through hard work, and contributes to the benefit of the Cambodian Community in America and in Cambodia. The following is an insight timeline view of his accomplishments, contributions, and successes. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Arrived in the United States in 1984 Worked as a donut baker in 1986 Entered into a business partnership/owner 1987 Owner/Operator of Angel Donuts 1990 Acquired land & building structure Angel Donuts 1994 Acquired/Operator of Gas Station 2001 Acquired/Operator of Liquor 2003 CONTRIBUTIONS Donated $5000 to Mark Twain Library, Long Beach, CA Community Room Project. Donated Construction of Water Wells, CAMBODIA Constructed School Building, CAMBDODIA Provides ongoing donations of Donuts & refreshments for Community Events, Long Beach, CA praCh, born in the farmland of Cambodia but raise on the mean streets of America. He received international attention with his first album 'DALAMA..."the end'n is just the beginnin" (1999). It became the first #1 Rap/Hip-Hop album in Cambodia. Newsweek proclaim him as the "pioneer of Khmer Rap" and "the first Cambodian rap star." His lyric has been publish by multiple publishing and is currently being use for South East Asians Studies in Colleges and Universities. He's the founder and owner of „Mujestic Records‟ (www.mujestic.com), founder and co-owner of an independent film production „The ORPHANAGE Productions‟ (www.theorphangeproductions.com), the youngest coordinator of the „Cambodian New Year Celebration‟ in Long Beach (2002), the GRAND MARSHAL at the 2nd Annual Cambodian New Year Parade and currently the Chairmen of the Board–West Coast Committee for Florida‟s biggest Asian celebration „CELEBRATE ASIA‟. In 2004 he went on a 23 States tour across the United States and was a subject for Japan‟s NHK documentary film titled “Cambodian Rapper” which won NHK‟s *Best Documentary of the Year (2004). He toured and lectured countless Collages campuses and Universities such as ASU, AAC, Brown, UC Berkeley, NYU, NJCU, Yale, Royal University of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, countless temples and churches. He headlined events at prestigious institutions from the Smithsonian in DC to the International „Freedom to Write‟ festival at Brown University. He has been featured in Cambodia Daily, Phnom Penh Post, Newsweek, Times Magazine, ABC, BBC, CBS, CNN, NBC, and many more. A highly recognized and respected community figure, praCh resides in Long Beach California and Jacksonville Florida.
Marshall Kim Business: Sole Proprietor of MK Salon, New York City MK Salon is the most reasonably priced in NY, City. It is located in the East Side of Midtown Manhattan. Married with two Children and living in Scarsdale, NY. Background: After the fall of murderous Pol Pot regime, Marshall escaped to Thailand and spent three years in a Thai Refugee camp. In 1982, he was sponsored and resettled in New York City. Spoke not a word of English and had no money. Like Khmers, Marshall lost many members of his family in the Khmer Rouge killing field. Marshall attended a beauty school in the Bronx, NY. After graduation, Marshall went to work for a salon in NYC for six years. And in 1990, Marshall opened MK Salon in Midtown Manhattan. MK Salon is the first Cambodian American, and still is, Salon in Manhattan. MK Salon currently employs 6 full-time employees and two part-time employees. MK Salon is extremely successfully with large and diverse clientele base.http://mksalon.com Foundation: Cambodian American Foundation For Education-Founder and President The foundation is soliciting donation to support and educate 40 girls of underprivileged background by providing tuition, transportation, school supply and more. The foundation is in the process of purchasing dormitory in Cambodia and turning it into a day school.
Successful Businessman of the Year 2011 Mkott Pich Jewelry-Mr. Saram Lim Tap Auto & Body Center-Mr. Phana Tap Community Service Execellent Award 2011 Okhna Khritny Horn
Honoring her heritage through fashion, 27-year-old Chanlida Meas is the proud owner of Chanlida‟s Fashion in Long Beach. Able to custom design sophisticated, one-of-a-kind dresses for any formal occasion, Meas, incorporates the beading, fabrics and silhouettes of traditional Cambodian attire with modern European and American twists. “I was inspired to create my fashion business because I love the beautiful and glorious look of the traditional Cambodian fashion. I wanted to create clothes that would carry on and maintain the detailing that I valued,” shares Meas. “Plus it was also something that fit my personality. When I was young I would love to draw and create sketches of clothing.” One look at the spectrum of colors found in the Cambodian traditional dresses from intense teals, vibrant fuchsias, rich gold tones, burgundies and soft lavenders; to the shimmer of colored silks, ornate hand stitched beading and patterns it‟s easy to see how a young girl could become enchanted with this style. Making sure to tie in the distinct look of her culture with the quality of hand winded Cambodian silk in all of her designs was one of the most seamless aspects of Meas‟ decisions as she stepped into the fashion business. Some of the harder hurdles to overcome came in the form of business strategies. “One of my major challenges was adapting to a new society [when I arrived to the U.S.] and as a minority being able to survive in a professional manner. For the first two years it was hard to market and promote my designs because they centered-around a real traditional Cambodian style of dress” Meas said. “Expanding and promoting to customers outside of the Cambodian heritage was a little difficult. But once we began advertising it really began to help drive in business, especially when they saw that I could modify my designs to fit more Americanized tastes well.” “Another major challenge I faced was that my business could be considered a small niche market, but even so, there is a lot of competition in the area. So I had to make sure to focus on giving great service and creating great designs that would keep customers coming back to my shop,” added Meas. While Chanlida‟s Fashion is evolving from its early stages of operation, Meas‟ business is gaining tremendous support from the community. Whether its local Cambodian residents seeking exquisite formal wear for their next special occasion or Cambodian and non-Cambodian customers alike who want to support Cambodian business and love the fit and feel of what Meas designs, they are sure to receive quality work and service. In the coming seasons, Meas looks forward to continuing with the experimentation of fusing European and American styles with the regal fabrics of her traditional Cambodian dress. She has already noticed that this intertwining of styles has opened up her business to a wider consumer audience and that makes Meas excited to see just how far Chanlida‟s Fashion can go. If you‟re interested in viewing some of Meas‟ creations first hand please visit her shop at 1902 E. Anaheim Street, Long Beach, CA 90813. And as her fashion campaigns continue to grow stay tuned for future advertising on social networking sites. For more on pricing and inquiries about how you can get a custom design call 562-552-5339. EVENT PROGRAM Vendor Registration 8:30 AM Opening Ceremony – M/C Dr. Roeun Malinni and Sam Meas 10:00 AM National Athems 10:10 AM Blessing Dance – Khmer Arts Cultural Center, Inc.(KACC) 10:15 AM President’s Welcome Remark 10:20 AM Keynote Speakers 10:25 AM His Excellency, PAN, Sorasak, Secretary of State, Ministry of Commerce Kingdom of Cambodia His Excellency, KHIM, Sarith, Secretary of State, Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts Kingdom of Cambodia Honorable, Dee Andrews, Councilmember, 6th District Office, City of Long Beach Honorable, Roderick Wright, Senator, 25th Senate District, State of California Red Ribbon Ceremony 10:45 AM Live Band Entertainment 11:00 AM Successful Entrepreneur Speakers 11:15 AM Fashion Fusion Show by Chanlida & Engineered by Remy 11:25 AM Performances- KACC 11:45 AM Introducing Businesses/Products/CAMBA Membership Drives 1:00 PM Performances/ Live Band Entertainment – AKMAAA 1:00 PM Ancient Khmer Marital Arts Association of America Polynesian Dance Successful Individual Highlights 2:00 PM Closing Remarks 2:30 PM Miscellaneous Announcements 2:35 PM
EVENING PROGRAM Registration / Social Hour 6:00 PM Opening Ceremony – M/C Mr. Charles Song 7:15 PM National Anthems- Mr. Jim Suos 7:20 PM Blessing Dance – Khmer Arts Cultural Center, Inc.(KACC) 7:25PM President’s Welcome Remark 7:30 PM Video on current progress and development in Cambodia 7:35 PM Keynote Speakers 7:35 PM th Honorable, Tony Mendoza, 55 District, State of California His Excellency, PAN, Sorasak, Secretary of State, Ministry of Commerce Kingdom of Cambodia His Excellency, KHIM, Sarith, Secretary of State, Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts Kingdom of Cambodia Honorable, Roderick Wright, Senator, 25th Senate District, State of California Successful Entrepreneur Speakers – Jay Lee Import and Export, International Trade 8:30 PM Award and Recognition 8:40 PM Closing Remarks 9:00 PM
In just over a decade since coming to the United States, Phannarith An has begun to fulfill a dream. Beyond striving to complete his MBA in marketing, he has been able to launch a business that will potentially share a part of his Cambodian heritage with the world. As Managing Director of Angkor International, An, has built a team of investors that share in his vision and helped import Cambodian Farmers rice for the first time into Long Beach, CA this May and into Seattle, WA this June. While this is only one of many milestones for Angkor International, An opened up about his product, his companies standards and details behind the importation of Cambodian Farmers rice. How did you get involved in this business venture? When I first came to this country, I found that most of the food products that are available in Cambodian markets are Cambodian but only by name. The packaging will say from Thailand or product of Vietnam. I had a dream that one day I would bring a product from Cambodia straight to the United Sates. After the 1st CAMBA Business and Culture Expo 2010, I leaned that Cambodia had the ability to export rice to the world by international standard. [After that] I formed a group of investors that had the same philosophy as mine and set up our company in September 2010. What makes Cambodian rice so different from other types of rice on the market? Cambodian land especially in Batambang is a special place to grow rice in the region. Our rice is grown in more natural ways compared to our neighbors. We use less fertilizer or none, use human labor instead of machinery and as a result, it makes our rice unique from those in the market for it natural taste and natural quality. Was there a conscious significance to the colors and pictures chosen to brand this productâ€&#x;s packaging? Color of the bag is blue it represents trust, loyalty and peacefulness; the logo is Gold to represent the best quality and service; and the picture of the logo is the Cambodian Farmers Brand, it represents nature, human labor, and we want to value our farmers who work so hard by hand to make the rice that feeds people. How much will the rice cost customers? And what type of serving size can they expect from each package? Right now we only carry 50 lbs bags but the 25 lbs bag will be available at the end of the year with the new crops of 2012. Current retail price is $29.99 per 50lbs bag. What other types of product are you looking forward to importing in the future? At this moment we want to focus only on rice products but weâ€&#x;ll also include brown rice and sweet rice in the near future. We want to become the rice experts in the industry. Where can customers go to find out more facts about Cambodian rice or recipes? If customers have a chance to come to Long Beach, they should try out Hak Heang, Sophyâ€&#x;s or Crystal restaurants where they are currently serving our rice (Cambodian Farmers Brand) to their customers on a daily basis. To learn more about Cambodian recipes, they can visit the following links. http://www.asiarecipe.com/cammain.html#aioan; http://recipes.wikia.com/wiki/Cambodian_Cuisine Now available in most Californian cities and Washington, customers can expect to find Cambodian Farmers rice in Khmer, Vietnamese or Chinese supermarkets in Long Beach, Los Angeles, Garden Grove Sacramento, Westminster and many more.
Live Entertainment by Duong Chan Band
In Kind Donation by Phnom Pich Jewelry