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Shout Out For Selected Woman-Impact Startup Superheros It has been amazing for us to see She Loves Tech grow into a global movement - with She Loves Tech rounds held in China, Singapore, Hongkong, Indonesia, Pakistan, Germany and Canada, the final three in the last weeks alone, with a full house audience in each location and top VCs attending to...

On July 19th at the Encore Resort in Orlando, FL, there was spectacular success at AREAA’s Central Florida Chapter as they hosted their 1st annual AREAA Southeast Regional Town Hall Meeting. The meeting was a great platform to exchange knowledge and build new relationships, while allowing great engagement between members and chapter/national leaders. With the support of AREAA Greater Miami, AREAA...

On July 29, 2017, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orlando City Commissioners joined with the City’s Orlando Main Street Districts to honor and recognize the individuals and businesses who fill these unique neighborhood commercial areas with local character and make them desired destinations to live, work and play in. “I am so proud to celebrate these districts, businesses and individuals...

Women and Entrepreneurship: Why investing with a gender lens is a trend of the future 女性与创业：为什么投资女性是未来的趋势   Interview with Virginia Tan 陈玉馨 Co-founder of Lean In China Can you tell us how did you become an entrepreneur? I am Singaporean. I was a lawyer, and after 10 years in Europe and the Middle East I came to China 4 years ago. My job was to represent state...

The Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida - AACC Celebrates “Asian Pacific American Heritage Month” at Orlando City Hall on May 3, 2017.  What a great way to kickoff this month of celebration.  Mayor Buddy Dyer gave welcome remarks, Commissioner Robert Stuart read the Proclamation; and Commissioner Patty Sheehan also gave words of welcome. Monica Joelle Ortiz started...

Enjoy simple pleasures. That, in essence, is the idea behind Japanese minimal retailer MUJI’s new project: MUJI HUT. MUJI explained the idea behind its concept saying, “who hasn’t dreamt of living somewhere they really want to be? The tools to make that dream a reality are now available.” “Put it in the mountains, near the ocean, or in a garden, and...

Buy items on app, Pick up at the station "Acure pass" is a new platform which allows you to easily buy and collect drinks from Innovation Vending Machines in 20 Tokyo metropolitan areas. Simple to use: just scan your QR code and collect You can pick up "My Drink" along your commute. Scan your QR code and the vending machine will dispense your drink. Pay...

Walking into the small venue, I hear voices and see bodies moving. Suddenly, I am being hugged. I later learn that it’s the owner, Mimi. She’s of shorter stature but I can tell right away that she has a spirit of immense strength and grace. We talk a bit regarding the Friday rush and I’m introduced to Melissa, her manager....

Throngs of Jollibee fans line up to welcome the Philippines' most-loved fast food chain to the Southeast's first location While the Northeast braved intense snow storms this week, it was all sunshine and smiles for Floridian Jollibee fans who patiently waited in line to get a taste of their Jollibee favorites. The first patrons camped out as early as 2 AM to...

The Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) Central Florida Chapter recently celebrated the Lunar New Year and held its Board Installation Gala at the brand new Balmoral at Waters Edge Club House in Haines City. The event was attended by members of the local Central Florida Chapter as well as those from the Tampa Bay, Miami and Chicago chapters. Special guests were...