December 5, 2009 Event - Fact Sheet For Sponsors & Advertisers

PHILIPPINE AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER CHICAGO 3413 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago IL 60641, U.S.A. (773) 545-4330 FAX (773) 545-4373 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.paccgc.org Founding Members: Federation of Philippine American Chambers o f Commerce (U.S.A.), Asian American Alliance (Illinois), and Asian American Small Business Development Center (Illinois) Founder & Organizer: Philippine American Real Estate Society (PARES)

FACT SHEET One Day. Three Events. More Value for your Sponsorship & Advertising Investments. Plan your local and national community outreach campaigns by partnering with us in Chicago! THE EVENTS ON DECEMBER 5, 2009 The Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Chicago (PACCGC) celebrates its long-awaited 25th anniversary by hosting three events on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at the Wyndham O'Hare Hotel, 6810 North Mannheim Road, Rosemont, Illinois.

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A Leadership Conference convened by the nationally-based Federation of Philippine American Chambers of Commerce (FPACC) A Business Forum, coordinated by Mabuhay Alliance PACCGC’s 25th anniversary “Timeless Gala” dinner event

The Leadership Conference Many of the Leadership Conference's panelists are expected to share their insights, expertise, and practical tips on how to develop inclusive business practices that will maximize the participants' economic empowerment objectives. The event will be held from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Luncheon will be served at noon, where the assembly will be addressed by a keynote speaker. Members of Illinois and other Filipino American Chamber organizations in the Midwest as well as Filipino community-based associations are encouraged to attend the Leadership Conference. The Leadership Conference's fee of $35.00 includes continental breakfast and luncheon. The Business Forum From 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, PACCGC, in coordination with Mabuhay Alliance and the Federation of Philippine American Chambers of Commerce (FPACC) will hold its Business Forum. Timely topics during these uncertain economic times will be discussed. FREE admission. Seat reservations can be made with Nancy Harrison, Chair, Leadership Conference & Business Forum at (773) 428-8002. The first session will focus on Small Business and Economic Development, which will cover micro lending, business loans, SBA, and supplier diversity. The second session will have two topics for participants to choose from:

1. Home ownership, which will include home foreclosures, tax credit, and REOs 2.

Broadband

The Timeless Gala PACCGC’s 25th anniversary celebration starts at 6:30pm with no-host cocktails and a reception. A silent auction and a special drawing will be some of its major attractions. Invited to grace the event as the evening's keynote speaker is Valerie Jarrett, Senior Legal Advisor for the White House. Also expected is Commissioner Mignon Clyburn, Commissioner of Federal Communications Commission. Tickets for the Gala/Dinner Ball are $65.00 per person. EVENT PRICING FOR THE WHOLE DAY $100 per participant: Inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and Timeless Gala dinner THE ORGANIZERS PACCGC: The original Philippine Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1984 and was recognized as Philippine Chamber of Commerce of Chicago in 1989. It was renamed Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Chicago to include businesses and entrepreneurs statewide in good standing. It is a non-profit organization under IRS 501 (c) 6 and a delegate agency of the City of Chicago. FPACC: The Federation of Philippine American Chambers of Commerce, an organization of Philippine Chambers of Commerce in North America led by its new President, Jaime Lim from Oregon, is at the hub of Filipino business activities in the US and the Philippines, established by the coalition-based efforts of its President Emeritus, Yolanda O. Stern, and charter member organizations in the early 1970's. MABUHAY ALLIANCE: A non-profit organization, Mabuhay Alliance is an advocate for empowerment and recognition of ethnic minorities, especially Pan- Asian Americans, Latinos and Afro-Americans. The Business Forum is expected to be the first of many events that will be hosted by the group in Greater Chicago. For more details, call Nancy Harrison, Chair, Leadership Conference, Business Forum (773) 428-8002; Marie Espero, Chair, Gala/Dinner Ball (708) 443-5764; Cindy Flores, Over-All Chair (312) 925-7812 or (312) 738-0201; or Ely Natividad, PACCGC President (773) 457-3402. EVENT SPONSORSHIPS AND SOUVENIR PROGRAM ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES Please see attachment. SILENT AUCTION AND “DRAWING” OPPORTUNITIES DURING THE TIMELESS GALA This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your products and services during the event! We will send you the information at your request. Kindly facilitate the pick-up of your donated products or services with Marie Espero at (708) 443-5764 or [email protected]. A description of your product(s) or service(s) that will be publicized during the Timeless Gala as well as the monetary values needs to be submitted by Wednesday, December 2, 2009. Please include marketing collateral that will be displayed with your product(s) or service(s). PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR SOUVENIR PROGRAM You can e-mail your artwork to Cindy Flores at [email protected]. Camera-ready artwork at a minimum 300 dpi on JPEG or a PDF file is recommended. If you need ad creation and lay-out assistance, please submit your materials no later than Wednesday, November 18, 2009. If you are submitting photos, please label the back side of each photo with your name and contact information. Please coordinate with Cindy Flores, Over-All Chair at (312) 925-7812 regarding the return of your photos and artwork. PAYMENT INFORMATION Please send your checks payable to: PACCGC to PACCGC, c/o Ms. Cindy Flores, Over-All Event Chair, 822 So. Laflin Street, Chicago, IL 60607. We will provide you with PACCGC’s TAX I.D. number upon request.