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| 嘉賓合影。(波士頓安良工商會提供) |
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| 欖城安良工商會組團來賀。(周菊子攝) |
星期三, 5月 23, 2018
星期二, 5月 22, 2018
MBDA Celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
MBDA Celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Agency Hosts 2018 National AAPI Business Summit with White House and Commerce Officials, Panels and More
WASHINGTON (May 22, 2018) — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) celebrated Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) with a day-long celebration Tuesday, May 15 featuring remarks from White House officials, panels focused on supplier partnerships and procurement, as well as discussions on the successes and challenges for millennial Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI).
Karen Dunn Kelley, Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, performing the nonexclusive duties and functions of the Deputy Secretary of Commerce, delivered a keynote address at the 2018 National AAPI Business Summit that discussed the many contributions AAPI-owned businesses have made to the U.S. economy. Kelley noted that from 2007 to 2012, Asian-owned businesses in the U.S. increased 24 percent, while the number of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander-owned businesses expanded 45 percent.
“Secretary Ross and this administration believe minority-owned businesses play an important role in communities and in creating jobs and growth in the American economy,” Under Secretary Kelley said.
Under Secretary Kelley also highlighted two standout Asian-owned businesses supported by local MBDA business centers: Leasa Industries, a Miami-based bean sprout and tofu company, and Mellish Island, a sea cucumber processor and exporter to China with a U.S. headquarters in San Dimas, California.
After remarks from Holly Ham, Executive Director for the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and Mercedes Schlapp, Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor for Strategic Communication, MBDA National Acting Director Edith McCloud joined Ham on stage to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support and advocate for AAPI-owned businesses.
Two of the most notable Asian Americans serving in U.S. government also gave remarks at the National AAPI Business Summit: Elaine L. Chao, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, and the highest-ranking Asian American cabinet member, and Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), Chair for the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.
MBDA closed out the National AAPI Business Summit with a celebration by celebrity Asian chefs. The aroma of Chinese, Filipino and Indonesian cuisine filled the air, as the Department of Commerce lobby transformed into a bustling food court. Chef Widjiono (Yono) Purnomo of Yono’s Restaurant in Albany, New York, Chefs Michael Chen and Rusong Dai of New China Taste in Alexandria, Virginia, and Chef Patrice Cleary of Purple Patch in Washington D.C., prepared sample dishes for attendees, showcasing a variety of Asian dishes.
From left to right: George Mui, MBDA, Chef Widjiono (Yono) Purnomo, Chef Patrice Cleary of Purple Patch, Jan-Ie Low, Golden Catalyst, LLC and Celebrity Chef event organizer, Chef Michael Chen and Chef Rusong Dai of New China Taste
東方銀行5/24慶祝麻州婦女領袖
In honor of Asian Pacific Heritage Month and National Small Business Month, the Asian American Professional Employees Collective of Eastern Bank in partnership with TiE Boston, The Commonwealth Seminar and the Asian American Commission of MA invite you to join us in celebrating the success of Asian American leaders in Massachusetts. This year's theme highlights the contributions of Asian American Women in the business and pubilc sectors. The two discussion panels and keynote speaker will cover the contributions of these women leaders and highlight how they are creating more opportunities for future business and public sector leaders in Massachusetts.
AGENDA
3:00 – 3:30pm: Registration
3:30 – 5:00pm: Business Workshops
5:00-5:15pm: Lion & Dragon Dance performance from US Dragon & Lion Dance Federation
5:15- 5:20pm: Welcome Mistress of Ceremony, Pam Randhawa, MPM Founder and CEO Empiriko
5:20- 5:30pm: Welcome Remarks from Quincy Miller, President of Eastern Bank
5:35-6:00pm: Key Note Speaker, Liz Cheng, General Manager of WGBH
6:00- 8:00pm: Cocktail/Networking Reception
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
Workshop A: Women Leading In Business
Panel experts will share their experiences in business and provide strategies on how to address challenges and take advantage of opportunities in the business arena. You'll leave this workshop with insights into strategies for success in advancing your career or business!
PANELISTS:
- Dr. Aparna Rao, Founder and CEO of eCARE Vault
- Asa Kalavade, General Manager of Amazon Web Services
- Sifu Mai Du, Founder of Wah Lum Kung Fu
- Karen Diep, Owner of Soleil Tan & Spa, Atlantic Kitchen & Van’s Restaurant
- Nam Pham, Assistant Secretary of Business Development & Trade
- Ryan Van Luling, Eastern Bank Wealth Relationship Manage
Moderator: Robert Nelson, MA District Director of U.S. SBA
Workshop B: Shaping the Political and Public Future in Massachusetts
Enthusiastic about public services and want to learn what's happening to shape the Massachusetts public sector? Come hear from public sector women leaders who are shaping policy and public organizations to make a positive impact in Massachusetts.
PANELISTS:
- Lisa Wong, Deputy Director of AACA and Former Mayor of Fitchburg
- Nina Liang, Councilor-At-Large City of Quincy
- Diana Hwang, Founder and Executive Director of Asian-American Women’s Political Initiative
- Jason Cincotti, Cence Cincotti Strategies
KEYNOTE SPEAKER BIO
General Manager for Television
Liz Cheng is WGBH’s General Manager for Television, overseeing local channels WGBH 2, WGBX 44, WGBY 57 Springfield, WGBH Kids, Create, Boston Kids & Family TV as well as the critically acclaimed, national public media, nonfiction service – WORLD Channel.
Cheng came to WGBH from WCVB-TV Channel 5, the Hearst-owned ABC affiliate, where she served as Vice President as well as Director of Programming and Communications; she also oversaw the programming of WMUR-TV in Manchester, NH. Cheng’s WCVB Channel 5 projects received two National Association of Broadcasters Awards, two National Association of Television Programming Executives honors, three Gabriel Awards, an Action for Children’s Television Award, a Parents’ Choice Award, a Christopher, a National Prime-time Emmy nomination and many New England Emmys.
Cheng graduated with honors from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.
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波士頓海港奧米尼酒店破土動工 麻州長波市長再聯袂出席
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| 麻州州長查理貝克(Charlie Baker，右四)，波士頓市長馬丁華殊(Martin Walsh，左六)和麻州港務局執行長Thomas P. Glynn(左二)，奧米尼酒店渡假村董事會主席Robert Rowling(右八)等人動鏟破土。(周菊子攝) |
(Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導) 座落在波士頓海港區的全市第四大酒店，奧米尼酒店及渡假村(Omni
Hotels &Resorts)，今(22)早在麻州州長，波士頓市長聯袂到會，逾百名嘉賓出席的隆重中，破土動工。
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| 波士頓市長馬丁華殊為奧米尼酒店破土動工致詞。(周菊子攝) |
預計兩年半後的2021年，這估計造價5億5000萬元，樓高21層，佔地80萬平方呎，共有1055間客房的奧米尼酒店渡假村，將矗立在波士頓會議展覽中心(BCEC)和波士頓世貿中心之間。
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| 麻州長查理貝克(前左二起)，波士頓市長馬丁華殊再次並肩而坐， 出席土地發展活動。(周菊子攝) |
麻州港務局和奧米尼酒店渡假村在共同發佈的新聞稿中形容，這酒店將在飲食，會議及活動，生活風格上各有特色，裡面有全天候營業餐廳，協作工作區，法國酒店、麵包屋，以及高架泳池酒吧，烤肉店，大約10萬平方呎的活動會議空間，波士頓海港區最大的酒店宴會舞廳，四樓會有屋頂游泳池，住客可在那兒舉辦派對，享受Mikara水療浴(spa)，使用健身中心。
這土地發展項目的另一特點是讓6家社區非牟利機構分沾酒店營業利潤。這六個機構分別是，波士頓男女童軍俱樂部的The
Edgerley Family South Boston Clubhouse，南波士頓社區健康中心，朱莉(Julie’s)的家庭學習中心，暱稱”口紅(Lipstick)”的”撲熄市內殺戮的女士們”，多徹斯特的丹尼馬爾(Daniel
Marr)男女童俱樂部，以及為波士頓低收入民眾提供學徒前培訓，給他們機會進入建築業工作的打造路徑(Building
Pathways)。
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| 中華頤養院董事陳秀英(左)也應邀出席破土動工儀式，和奧米尼酒店 渡假村董事會主席Robert Rowling合影。(周菊子攝) |
麻州港務局執行長Thomas P. Glynn表示，這項土地發展計畫預計可創造1000個建築工作機會，以及700到1000個永久工作機會。他很高興他們在簽屬協議時訂定了多元化要求，目前似乎一切進展順利。
奧米尼酒店度假村是個在美加兩國及墨西哥共有60家酒店的集團，總部在德州達拉斯，1996年左右買下鄧費家族有百年歷史的派克酒店後，進入波士頓地區。和麻州港務局合作開發的這家酒店，是該集團在麻州的第二家酒店，土地租期90年。
破土儀式的致詞嘉賓眾多，麻州州長查理貝克(Charlie
Baker)，波士頓市長馬丁華殊(Martin
Walsh)，麻州眾議員柯林斯(Nick
Collins)，波士頓市第二區市議員愛德華費林(Ed Flynn)，奧米尼酒店渡假村擁有者暨董事會主席Robert
Rowing，董事長Peter
Strebel等逾10人發言。
中華頤養院董事會董事陳秀英當年在麻州州長辦公室位居要職，也應邀出席，動鏟。
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Funding for Seafood Marketing Projects
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Funding for Seafood Marketing Projects
BOSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration today announced $72,000 in grants to seven marketing campaigns designed to increase awareness and demand for Massachusetts seafood products. The grants were awarded through the Division of Marine Fisheries’ (DMF) Seafood Marketing Pilot Grant Program, a program created to support the Commonwealth’s fishing and seafood industries.
“The waters off the coast of Massachusetts are home to a fishing industry that is vital to both the state’s history and economy,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “The funds awarded through the Seafood Marketing Grant Program will continue to help increase awareness and demand for Massachusetts seafood products.”
Seven organizations were awarded funding for projects to stimulate demand though education, promotion, and other strategies. These organizations have experience and significant ties to the commercial fishing and seafood industries and communities, focus on different species and span geographical areas throughout the state. Funding for the grant program, now in its second year, comes from commercial fishing and dealer permits through the Seafood Marketing Program.
“The Baker-Polito Administration is committed to the commercial and recreational fishing industries, and the vital role they play within the Commonwealth and around the world,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Matthew Beaton. “Through the Seafood Marketing Grant Program, Massachusetts is able to continue to support the state’s healthy food economy while promoting and recognizing coastal communities and their contributions to the success of the seafood industry.”
The Baker-Polito Administration launched the Massachusetts Seafood Marketing Program in August 2016 to increase awareness and demand for local seafood products. The program has since announced a partnership with the Massachusetts Farm to School Project to promote the consumption of local seafood in schools.
“The seafood marketing grants will provide support for fishermen and species where it is most needed,” said Department of Fish and Game Commissioner Ron Amidon. “We are proud to fund these projects being done by our awardees from the North Shore to Cape Cod and the Southcoast.”
“The Seafood Marketing Grant Program continues to enhance the Commonwealth’s support to our commercial fishing industry, fishing families, and coastal communities,” said DMF Director David Pierce. “We support local advocacy and expertise to better to promote the sale of sustainably-harvested, fresh, nutritious, and delicious seafood.”
The following marketing campaigns received grants:
Metropolitan Area Planning Council, Boston: “Procuring Seafood for Schools” – $10,000 – Developing and issuing a collective procurement on behalf of school districts across Eastern Massachusetts and Central Massachusetts. MAPC will develop the specification for the seafood products to be procured, focusing on underutilized or undervalued species from Massachusetts fishermen.
Our Wicked Fish, South Deerfield: “Let’s Make Underutilized Species Accessible and Approachable; Showcasing Underutilized Species to Restaurants and Consumers in Massachusetts” – $10,000 - Western Massachusetts regional market accessibility evaluation of restaurants, workshops for restaurant staff, and outreach events on underutilized species to increase access and approachability.
Williams Agency, Cambridge “Marketing Campaign to Promote Cape Shark within Ethnic Markets” – $15,000 – Promotion of Cape Shark (otherwise known as dogfish) domestically to new markets, including ethnic and Caribbean consumers/eaters in the Greater Boston area as a highlight of this year’s Boston JerkFest, a Caribbean food festival held in Boston.
City of Gloucester/Gloucester Fishermen's Wives Association, Gloucester: “Gloucester Fresh Yellowtail Flounder and Monkfish Demonstration and Promotional Program” – $12,000 – For the 'Gloucester Fresh' Yellowtail Flounder and Monkfish demonstration and promotional program at the New England Food Show, and Seafood Expo North America.
Green Crab R & D Group, Ipswich: “Scaling Up from a Small, Occasional Source of Gourmet Seafood to a Robust, Profitable Commercial Supply” – $5,000 – To increase both the culinary supply of value-added green crab products and to increase the culinary demand to ease the pressure on native shellfish species and eelgrass through partnerships with seafood wholesalers and other organizations doing green crab research and development.
New Bedford Harbor Development Commission, New Bedford: “Moveable Feast: Cultivating New Markets for Underutilized Species” – $10,000 – Consumer education about underutilized species through cooking classes, educational material, work with retailers to document the local supply chain, and development of a stakeholder group.
Wellfleet Shellfish Company, Wellfleet: “ Global Seafood, Local Markets: A project to increase consumer knowledge and confidence at the point of sale” – $10,000 –Signage, marketing, employee training, take-home recipe cards, and tasting events to promote lesser-known but plentiful local species with sales monitoring and a survey of customers and staff on willingness to try new species.
“These funds provide opportunities to support the partnership between the City of Gloucester and the Fishermen’s Wives Association as they offer to the marketplace an underutilized species,” said Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R- Gloucester). “The pioneering and innovative green crab initiative undertaken in Ipswich has taken an environmental threat and turned it into an economic product, the grant will help support our native species while furthering what we know and what we can do with the green crabs.”
“I am pleased to see that the Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Association is receiving a grant for their promotional program on yellowtail flounder and monkfish,” said State Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D-Gloucester). “Their innovative approach to educating the public on underutilized species plays an important role in the much needed expansion of marketing in light of the current challenges facing our struggling fishing industry.”
“I am happy to learn that the Baker-Polito Administration has chosen to support the innovative efforts of the Green Crab R & D Group by awarding them a grant through the Seafood Marketing Grant Program,” said State Representative Brad Hill (R-Ipswich). “The R & D Group is working hard to increase the culinary demand for green crabs. This will help reduce the population of this destructive invasive species, and improve the health of the Great Marsh and the soft shell clam industry.”
“New Bedford has the freshest and best seafood in the country,” said State Senator Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford), who helped create the Seafood Marketing Program in the Senate in 2014. “Helping educate consumers about the availability of different species makes total sense at a time when popular fish like cod are subject to harsh quotas and federal regulations.”
“There are many delicious seafood options in our waters beyond cod, scallops, and haddock that restaurants and home cooks simply haven’t tried yet,” said State Representative Antonio F.D. Cabral (D-New Bedford). “This Seafood Marketing grant will help expose the community to these underutilized species, allowing New Bedford to cultivate new markets and expand its economic potential.”
DMF’s Seafood Marketing Program works to educate people on seafood availability, preparation, health benefits, economic contribution and environmental sustainability through printed material, events, partnerships and more. Legislators, agency heads and industry members comprise the program’s steering committee.
The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is responsible for promoting the conservation and enjoyment of the Commonwealth's natural resources. DFG, with its divisions including the Division of Marine Fisheries, carries out this mission through land protection and wildlife habitat management, management of inland and marine fish and wildlife species, and ecological restoration of fresh water, salt water, and terrestrial habitats. DFG promotes enjoyment of the Massachusetts environment through outdoor skills workshops, fishing festivals and other educational programs, and by enhancing access to the Commonwealth's rivers, lakes, and coastal waters.
Governor Baker, Major General Keefe Present Massachusetts Medal of Liberty to Families of Fallen Servicemembers
PHOTO RELEASE: Governor Baker, Major General Keefe Present Massachusetts Medal of Liberty to Families of Fallen Servicemembers
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BOSTON – Today, Governor Charlie Baker was joined by Secretary of the Department of Veterans’ Services Francisco Ureña, Undersecretary Patrick McMurray, Massachusetts National Guard Adjutant Major General Gary Keefe and elected officials to present the Massachusetts Medal of Liberty to 14 families of fallen servicemembers.
“On behalf of the Commonwealth, we are humbled and honored to present the Medal of Liberty to the families of these Massachusetts servicemen to demonstrate our respect and gratitude for their service,”said Governor Charlie Baker. “Those honored today shared a love of country, and we are forever indebted to them for their sacrifice to protect our freedom.”
Established nearly 10 years ago by the Massachusetts Legislature in the VALOR Act of 2009, the Massachusetts Medal of Liberty is awarded to surviving family members of service men and women from the Commonwealth who were killed in action or who died in service while in a designated combat area in the line of duty or who died as a result of wounds received in action. Today’s award recipients are families whose relatives have served our nation across the globe and in multiple conflicts: World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Operation Freedom’s Sentinel, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom. The recipients represent multiple services, including the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Army.
2018 Medal of Liberty Recipients:
Ensign Charles Mantell of the U.S. Navy died in 1944 during WWII. His nephew John Crawford of Whitinsville, MA accepted the Medal of Liberty on his behalf.
PFC Roland N. Baxter of the U.S. Army died in 1944 during WWII. His cousin Gilbert Bagley of Plainville, MA accepted the Medal of Liberty on his behalf.
CPL John M. Dawson of the U.S. Army died in 2015 while in Afghanistan as part of Operation Freedom Sentinel. His father Michael Dawson of Whitinsville, MA accepted the Medal of Liberty on his behalf.
PFC Dennis J. Conry of the U.S. Marine Corps died in 1969 while serving in Vietnam. His brother Mark Conry of Dedham, MA accepted the Medal of Liberty on his behalf.
SGT Gilbert Carvalho of the U.S. Army died in 1968 while serving in Vietnam. His daughter Brenda Aguiar of Fall River, MA accepted the Medal of Liberty on his behalf.
SSG John D. Casey of the U.S. Army Air Force died in 1946 during WWII. His cousin Evelyn Bon Tempo of Milford, MA accepted the Medal of Liberty on his behalf.
PFC John J. Maheigan of the U.S. Army died in 1945 during WWII. His brother Edward Maheigan of Dorchester, MA accepted the Medal of Liberty on his behalf.
SSG Donald H. Mann of the U.S. Army died during WWII. His granddaughter Juanita Heald of Davenport, IA accepted the Medal of Liberty on his behalf.
PFC Stanley J. Kmiotek of the U.S. Army died during WWII. His nephew Stanley E. Kmiotek of Tolland, CT accepted the Medal of Liberty on his behalf.
SPC Edgardo Zayas of the U.S. Army died in 2006 while in Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. His wife Suheil Campbell of Dorchester, MA accepted the Medal of Liberty on his behalf.
BM1 Brian J. Ouellette of the U.S. Navy died in 2004 while serving in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. His mother Peg Ouellette of Watertown, MA accepted the Medal of Liberty on his behalf.
MSG Francis H. Stamer of the U.S. Army died in 1950 while serving in North Korea. His stepdaughter Elaine Byrne of Newbury, MA accepted the Medal of Liberty on his behalf.
PFC John J. Mills of the U.S. Army served in WWII and died of complications from being a POW after the war. His wife Mary Mills of Brockton, MA accepted the Medal of Liberty on his behalf.
SP4 Charles J. Sabatier Jr. of the U.S. Army died in 1968 due to injuries sustained during the Vietnam War. His wife Margaret Griffin of Wellesley, MA accepted the Medal of Liberty on his behalf.
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