On July 3, the Vietnamese Youth Convention had their 3rd conference at California State University, Long Beach! This three day event that occurs only once every three years, attracting Vietnamese youths from all of the United States and many parts of the world to gather, learn from one another, share their experiences, and celebrate their faith.

Many of the shirts you see in the video were printed and sponsored by DTNtech. We’re glad to have been a part of this historic event.

To find out more: http://www.gioitre.org/

Video from VYC III: http://www.gioitre.org/vyc3/

As the beginning of June starts to roll around, so does the beginning of summer. The students are out of school and families flock towards fun filled festivals, concerts, and events. However for the business minded, the summer brings upon many opportunities for increased sales, image building, and a growing customer base.

Events are a great way for businesses to get their name out there. In order to maximize the greatest return from an event, it’s crucial that the business has an actual presence at the event, whether it is through a booth, sponsorship, or providing services. Booths are a great way for the public to get to know more about the business, a sort of information center for their products and/or services. However with so many booths rallying for attention, it is vital that your booth stands out from the rest.

This is where promotional items come into play. The key to picking successful promotional items lies in its purpose and appropriateness for the event. At a marathon for example, your business can pass out your own branded water bottles, visors, and towels. The water bottles, which are used immediately, would prompt conversation at the event itself. The visors and towels, items that are not so easily discarded, will serve to bring the brand home. The consistent appearance of your business’ name would prompt interest in the guests. Pens, brochures, and notebooks assembled in eco-friendly tote bags emblazoned with the business logo can be handed out easily to passerbys; to be looked over when they reach home.

This summer when you’re out there promoting your business at a local festival, remember to have fun while you’re at it. Not only does it make you more approachable, it serves as a representation of your company. Look at Best Buy for example, even though the prices may be more expensive than another competitor, what makes the consumer spend that extra $50 is the great customer service. Owning a business isn’t just about making money, it’s about loving what you do and making an impact on those around you.

Being a hero is not as difficult as it appears to be. Though it would be helpful to have the strength of 1,000 warriors and the ability to travel at the speed of light, all you ultimately need is an open heart.

 

One of the members of our local community now needs your help. Matthew, who has given so much to the community through his work with Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches was ironically and unexpectedly diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in June 2007. Acute Myelogenous Leukemia is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow – the spongy tissue inside the bone where blood cells are made. Though he underwent chemotherapy for sixteen months, the treatment was unsuccessful. Within the short period of six months following his treatment, the cancer relapsed in February 2009.

 

Matthew now needs to find a bone marrow match in order to save his life. You can be the match that can give Matthew and others battling blood diseases a second chance to live.

 

 

 

Look within yourself and be that hero.

 

 

For more information:

www.marrow.org

www.teammatthew.org

www.asianmarrow.org

 

Southern California is so cold at the moment that I feel equivalent to a human popsicle. Though I’m freezing in weather that people in the east coast would scoff at (give me a break, I live in Southern California for a reason), with the upcoming festivities there is much to be thankful for.

 

And what better way than to give the ones you love something unforgettable this Christmas? No, I don’t mean the pair of socks you were eyeing earlier with the light up Rudolf; though yes, I’ve got to admit that they would be quite unforgettable.

 

 

 

 

Find out more: http://www.myspace.com/shwainc

 

  Lucy