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SUMMARY:First-Time Homebuyer Education & Certification Workshop (Online English Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:By attending the First-time Homebuyer Education & Certification Workshop\, you can learn about the basic requirements of mortgage and how to improve credit and financial management skills. In addition\, you can learn the steps to buy a house\, including shopping for a home\, making an offer and the closing period\, so that you can make better preparations before buying a house! \nHow to Join: Zoom Webinar ( the meeting details will be provided upon registration confirmation)\nRegistration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpcOqgqDIoEtZjAyvdiBHVKknFCQPM043i \nWorkshop Topics: \n·       The importance of credit and saving\n·       Basic for mortgage qualification\n·       Housing selection\n·       Closing process\nHow to Get Education Completion Letter：\n1.Complete 2 hour MOHCD Homebuyer Orientation\n(Only for participation in the San Francisco Housing Assistance Program)\n2.Complete 6 hour First-Time Homebuyer Workshop\n3.Complete 2 hour Homebuyer Counseling Section
URL:https://www.asianinc.org/event/first-time-homebuyer-education-workshop/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Housing
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SUMMARY:MOHCD Homebuyer Program Orienation (Online Cantonese)
DESCRIPTION:By attending a free 2-hour Homebuyer Program Orientation\, you can learn about the homebuyer programs offered by the San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) and decide whether to continue with the remaining first-time homebuyer education and certification courses. This orientation provides an overview of San Francisco’s affordable housing programs\, including eligibility requirements\, down payment assistance\, application process\, lottery priorities\, and more! \nFee: Free \nHow to Join: Online via Zoom (details will be provided upon registration) \nRegistration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7zTnUB7dS-WBhiitbMmxYg \nQuestions: Please email housing.counseling@asianinc.org \nCourse Content Includes: \n\nBenefits and responsibilities of homeownership\nMOHCD Homebuyer Programs\nBelow-Market-Rate Housing Program\nLoan Assistance Programs\n\nStarting August 1\, 2019\, all first-time homebuyers are required to attend a 2-hour online San Francisco Government Homebuyer Program Orientation before completing the 6-hour first-time homebuyer education and certification course. \nNote: If you join the webinar more than 15 minutes after the start time\, you are welcome to attend the training\, but you will not receive credit and will need to attend again to fulfill the requirements for this training. \nEvery first-time homebuyer must complete the following three steps in order to obtain a certificate:\nhttps://sfmohcd.org/affordable-homebuyer-programs. \nStep 1: 2-hour MOHCD San Francisco Government Homebuyer Program Orientation \nStep 2: 6-hour First-Time Homebuyer Education Workshop \nStep 3: 2-hour Individual Counseling Session (scheduled with the agency providing the First-Time Homebuyer Education Workshop)
URL:https://www.asianinc.org/event/mohcd-homebuyer-program-orienation/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Housing
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SUMMARY:Hangout & Acoustic Set with Chanpan
DESCRIPTION:Come for an exciting evening of acoustic jams\, your favorite Asian snacks\, and discussion with NYC band Chanpan! Together with ASIAN\, Inc. and Save Cantonese\, Chanpan is stopping in SF as part of their Election Year US Tour to host a FREE open-door mixer. In addition to an acoustic set\, Grace Dumdaw\, Lance Tran\, and Matthew Tran will have a community audience discussion drawing from their backgrounds in TV & movie acting\, national politics\, community organizing\, and Asian American advocacy. \n  \nAbout Chanpan: \nChanpan is an Asian American band featuring Grace Dumdaw and identical twins Lance and Matthew Tran. Since their start busking the streets of Chinatown\, they’ve already been praised by Vogue as a “very cool New York band”\, covered in New York Times’ T Magazine\, and featured by Live Nation’s Ones to Watch. The trio’s individual accolades in politics\, community organizing\, and film & television have been featured by The New Yorker\, HBO\, Billboard\, CNN\, and more. Their music combines dance pop\, jazzy soul\, and energetic vibes\, earning them 540k+ streams on Spotify with singles like “Jungle” and “ooweeooweeoo.” \nChanpan is embarking on their first national US tour on their “Election Year” campaign\, critiquing the American political landscape through the single while stopping to promote grassroots community-building in each city. They will be playing the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco on October 1 with Japanese artist Haru Nemuri. \n  \nAbout Moderator Leianne Lamb: \nLeianne Wong Lamb\, a seasoned leader in high-tech marketing with roles at Apple\, Cisco\, and cybersecurity companies\, is the Executive Director of Contemporary Asian Theater Scene (CATS). As a third-generation Chinese American\, Leianne is passionate about advocating for AAPI representation in the arts. She produced programs promoting AAPI social justice\, and Asian American and African American solidarity\, and amplifies voices of AAPI activists and artists. Leianne is proud to have launched the “Realities of AAPI Artists” interview series to encourage young artists and their families to explore the challenges and rewards of an artistic career. During the pandemic\, she joined safety patrols in San Francisco’s Chinatown and spearheaded the effort in San Jose Japantown.
URL:https://www.asianinc.org/event/hangout-acoustic-set-with-chanpan/
LOCATION:SF Chinatown\, Chinese Culture Center\, 750 Kearny Street 3rd Floor\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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SUMMARY:First-Time Homebuyer Education & Certification Workshop (Online English Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:By attending the First-time Homebuyer Education & Certification Workshop\, you can learn about the basic requirements of mortgage and how to improve credit and financial management skills. In addition\, you can learn the steps to buy a house\, including shopping for a home\, making an offer and the closing period\, so that you can make better preparations before buying a house! \nHow to Join: Zoom Webinar ( the meeting details will be provided upon registration confirmation)\nRegistration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqduGrrTMtHt2lF026Jfdcni1R8Ym1zBbS\nWorkshop Topics: \n·       The importance of credit and saving\n·       Basic for mortgage qualification\n·       Housing selection\n·       Closing process\nHow to Get Education Completion Letter：\n1.Complete 2 hour MOHCD Homebuyer Orientation\n(Only for participation in the San Francisco Housing Assistance Program)\n2.Complete 6 hour First-Time Homebuyer Workshop\n3.Complete 2 hour Homebuyer Counseling Section
URL:https://www.asianinc.org/event/first-time-homebuyer-education-certification/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Housing
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SUMMARY:MOHCD Homebuyer Program Orienation (Online Cantonese)
DESCRIPTION:By attending a free 2-hour Homebuyer Program Orientation\, you can learn about the homebuyer programs offered by the San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) and decide whether to proceed with the remaining first-time homebuyer education and certification courses. This orientation provides an overview of San Francisco’s affordable housing programs\, including eligibility requirements\, down payment assistance\, application process\, lottery priorities\, and more! \nFee: Free \nHow to Participate: Online via Zoom (details will be provided upon registration) \nRegistration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XQxROFFyQgeJ6UxyCwKXdw \nQuestions: Please email housing.counseling@asianinc.org \nCourse Content Includes: \n\nBenefits and responsibilities of homeownership\nMOHCD Homebuyer Programs\nBelow-Market-Rate Housing Program\nLoan Assistance Programs\n\nSince August 1\, 2019\, all first-time homebuyers are required to attend a 2-hour online San Francisco Government Homebuyer Program Orientation before completing the 6-hour first-time homebuyer education and certification course. \nNote: If you join the webinar more than 15 minutes after the start time\, you are welcome to attend the training\, but you will not receive credit and will need to attend again to meet the requirements of this training. \nEvery first-time homebuyer must complete the following three steps in order to obtain a certificate:\nhttps://sfmohcd.org/affordable-homebuyer-programs. \nStep 1: 2-hour MOHCD San Francisco Government Homebuyer Program Orientation \nStep 2: 6-hour First-Time Homebuyer Education Workshop \nStep 3: 2-hour Individual Counseling Session (scheduled with the agency providing the First-Time Homebuyer Education Workshop)
URL:https://www.asianinc.org/event/mohcd-homebuyer-program/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Housing
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SUMMARY:Central Valley Native Economic Summit
DESCRIPTION:Come spend the day at our new casino and network with key agencies\, organizations and Native owned companies to help you start or grow your business. \nKeynote Speaker: Tara Lynn Gray\, Director of the California Office of Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) \nGreat Panel Discussion Sessions:\nSession 1: How to Start & Grow your own business\nSession 2: Access to Capital\nSession 3: Marketing/Social Media/Cyber Security/Website Development\nSession 4: Certifications / Sharing Resources/Match making \nMore Information Email: dmendoza@asianinc.org or rauyeong@asianinc.org \nRegister Early: First 50 registrants will receive complimentary Breakfast https://bit.ly/CVECONSUM
URL:https://www.asianinc.org/event/central-valley-native-economic-summit-2/
LOCATION:Eagle Mountain Casino\, Eagle Mountain Casino\, 1850 West Street Porterville\, Porterville\, CA\, 93257\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Post-Purchase Workshop : Home Maintenance (Cantonese)
DESCRIPTION:The workshop offers guidance to new homeowners on various aspects of homeownership\, including financial planning\, home maintenance\, Homeowners Associations(HOAs)\, and emergency preparedness. It emphasizes the importance of budgeting\, understanding HOA responsibilities and governance\, conducting home repairs and improvements\, and keeping records for effective maintenance and financial stability. \nHow to Join: Zoom Meeting \nRegistration Link:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrcOyhpzgiGdfZpg6kaDqw1jnFiiU51BPk  \nAfter you register: \n\nYou will receive an email confirmation including the link to Zoom.\nWhen you join the online workshop on Zoom\, you will be required to enter your legal name as shown on your ID/Driver’s License\, your own email address and other required information.
URL:https://www.asianinc.org/event/post-purchase-workshop-home-maintenance/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Housing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240625T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240625T190000
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SUMMARY:A CommUNITY Conversation: Fighting Economic Racism Together
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community conversation aimed at uniting racial groups for economic good. This event will feature small business owners and advocates in dialog about: \n\nSigns of economic racism\nCollective actions we can take across racial lines to fight it\nOpportunities to work together to prevent it\n\nAfter the townhall\, continue networking over refreshments at Pa’ina\, a local business known for its Hawaiian-inspired dishes and welcoming atmosphere. \n  \nRSVP Today! Everyone who RSVPs via Eventbrite receives a complimentary Pa’ina drink ticket at the event! \nTogether\, we can Stop the Hate and stand up for an economy that includes all races. \n  \nGET TO KNOW OUR GUESTS \nCynthia Huie [mod] is a community leader and co-founder of Seedstore in San Francisco\, known for its fashion curation and her advocacy in healthcare and mental health services. She also led initiatives as President of the Clement Street Merchants Association. Her most current project\, alongside her sister Jennifer\, she co-founded On Waverly\, a shop and space in the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown that celebrates AAPI makers and authors. \nDoug Chan is an attorney with over 40 years of experience in international and domestic business law\, with a notable career in public service and administrative law across six mayoral administrations. He has served on numerous San Francisco commissions and the California Small Business Board\, chaired the Mayor’s Chinatown Economic Development Group\, and contributed to significant legislation as a legislative aide to U.S. Senator Alan Cranston. Chan has been recognized as a Northern California “Super Lawyer” and recently concluded his presidency of the Chinese Historical Society of America. \nAnita Chan is the owner of ANITA B SPA in San Francisco and co-author of the best-seller Asian Women Who BossUp. With a BA in Fundamentals of Self-Image from San Francisco State University and an aesthetician license\, she has over 12 years of experience in luxury and medical spas. Anita is dedicated to treating each client’s unique skin needs with education\, compassion\, and a personalized approach. \nWilliam Ortiz-Cartagena\, a Mission District native\, brings over a decade of hospitality expertise and community service\, focusing on supporting underserved communities through nonprofit leadership and small business advocacy with organizations like Clecha. \nYolanda Lewis is a visionary leader and advocate for diversity\, equity\, and inclusion in technology and business\, with over 20 years of experience. As co-founder of Digital Mobility\, she provides solutions to expand technology access and adoption in underserved communities and has authored numerous works on technology adoption for multicultural communities. Yolanda is also a passionate advocate for diversity in Silicon Valley\, mentoring young women of color and promoting racial and gender diversity in tech. \n  \nDate: Tuesday\, June 25\, 2024 \nTime: 5-7pm \nLocation: Pa’ina Lounge and Restaurant\, 1865 Post St\, San Francisco\, CA 94115 \nParking: Japan Center Main Garage at 1610 Geary Blvd and street parking available
URL:https://www.asianinc.org/event/a-community-conversation/
LOCATION:Pa’ina Restaurant & Lounge\, 1865 Post St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T090000
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SUMMARY:Central Valley Native Economic Summit
DESCRIPTION:Network with key agencies\, organizations\, and Native-owned companies to help start or grow your business.
URL:https://www.asianinc.org/event/central-valley-native-economic-summit/
LOCATION:Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino\, 711 Lucky Lane\, Coarsegold\, CA\, 93614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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