The Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Los Angeles (FACC-GLA) had reason to dance the night away in a night of firsts and “lucky sevens” In attendance for the first time, was a record-breaking seven Consul Generals, seven SoCal Fil-Am Chamber Presidents and full-capacity crown of 180, eager to push forward in economic progress.

San Diego FilAm Community Leaders and a the Coalition of Southern California FilAmChambers support the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles, Adelio Angelito S. Cruz and Philippine Honorary Consulate of San Diego, California with the launch of the 12th Ambassador’s Tour 2018.
More at www.ambassadorstour2018.com

The power of collaboration! In this photo with Gerry Palon are the six (6) member Chapter Presidents/leaders of the Coalition of Fil Am Chambers of Commerce of SOCAL – Tri County, Orange County, Greater LA, South Bay Los Angeles Area, San Diego and Hollywood during the recent Induction of Officers and Board of Directors of FACC – GLA. Unity is strength. When there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved!

Proud of our team! Thank you to all those who made last night’s event a resounding success!
Thank you ARETE Executive Virtual Assistants (EVA) for this video.

The six (6) member strong Coalition of Fil-Am Chambers of Commerce of SOCAL (composed of FACC- Greater Los Angeles, Southbay LA Area, Tri County, Hollywood, Orange County, & San Diego) has successfully undertaken a Business Forum on Contracting Opportunities in the City of LA under the auspices of the Philippine Consulate Office in LA headed by Consul General Adelio Angelito Cruz and the LA Board of Public Works headed by Commissioner Joel Jacinto last Feb. 24 at the FACLA MultiPurpose Hall in downtown LA.

We inviting business minded individuals to join our Chamber and existing members to continue your support. We have BIG PLANS and NEW WAYS to promote your business in the community; stay engaged through networking, mentoring, workshops and forums to further strengthen your knowledge, widen your opportunities and connections. Through PARE, we will be STRONGER THAN EVER!

We are truly grateful and honored to be invited by Consul General Adel Cruz and his lovely wife Madame Catherine Cruz at their beautiful home in Arcadia last night and spend a sumptuous dinner with the rest of the SOCAL Fil Am Chamber leaders and special guests from PCCI led by Mr Enchong Formoso and Bobby Claudio and their spouses. Also present is Raymond Magsaysay and his wife.

The City of Los Angeles accepts DBE, MBE and WBE certification applications of firms that are headquartered in the CITY of Los Angeles. There is no fee to apply. Simply follow this link to download all printable forms provided by the City of LA Bureau of Contract Administration

One way of supporting our local business community is to allow them to conduct educational workshops to our general membership related to the line of business they are doing. This is a great chance to promote your business to a wider range of audience on a single event and to do business networking. For booking inquiry, contact our 2nd VP for Events Mr. Angelo Varsobia at his phone no. shown on the attached flyer.

There is no other person I have seen as passionate than our new President of the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Los Angeles (FACC-GLA) Ms. Ellen Samson for her drive to promote the Fil Am Entrepreneurship Movement. I am proud to have her as a gem in our organization and as a partner in pushing thru for a United Fil-Am Chambers of Commerce. Congratulations Ellen!