NAAAP Convention Comes to Atlanta!

Guys & Gals,

NAAAP, as you may well be aware, hosts a National Convention every year. This year the event will take place in Atlanta, Georgia. Our NAAAP-Atlanta Chapter will deliver an exciting event filled with endless networking, food, fun, career opportunities, panel discussions, fun, and did I mention the...fun and excitement that the city has to offer?

See below - this posting provides some high-level details regarding the Convention and how to find out more information.

Sincerely,

NAAAP-DC

21st Annual NAAAP National Convention and Diversity Career Fair Comes to Atlanta in August 2007

The National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP)'s 21st Annual NAAAP National Convention and Diversity Career Fair will be in Atlanta from August 16 - 19, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. This year, the convention boasts the theme of "Catalyst for Growth: Awareness, Opportunity, Leadership". The NAAAP-Atlanta chapter was named "Chapter of the Year in 2005" and again in 2006 by NAAAP National. Mobilizing over fifty local and national volunteers in the planning process, the NAAAP Convention Planning Co-chairs expect an equally dynamic atmosphere during the convention and will play host to APA professionals and corporate sponsors as they come together to promote the professional development of APAs across North America.

"We are excited to host the NAAAP National Convention in our home city, and look forward to sharing our energy and enthusiasm with our convention guests in August," says Brenda Tran, president of the NAAAP-Atlanta chapter. Adds Betty Lo, one of three co-chairs of the National Convention, "We have taken best practices established by previous conventions, and have come up with new programs this year to make this a memorable experience for our attendees and sponsors ."

Impactful Workshops to Energize and Motivate

The NAAAP National Convention will offer more than 20 panels and workshops focused on leadership, management, entrepreneurship, diversity and community service. This year, three workshop tracks have been have been identified for the convention: Professional Development and Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Asian Living.

High-Quality Recruitment Opportunities

The NAAAP National Convention also features a two-day diversity career fair featuring leading companies from all over North America that recognize diversity in all levels of their workforce. College graduates and professionals seeking to advance their careers will find the Diversity Career Fair an intimate yet vibrant forum to engage recruitment officers on career opportunities and diversity issues in the corporate workplace.

Rich Engagement for Convention Sponsors

The NAAAP National Convention and Diversity Career Fair continue to evolve into a marquee annual event for Asian American professionals from all across North America. Recognizing the value that the NAAAP National Convention brings in terms of providing an annual forum for community engagement, diversity recruitment and professional development, numerous Fortune 500 companies have already pledged their commitment to the 2007 convention, including The Coca-Cola Company, UPS, State Farm, Bank of America, Wachovia, AT&T and Raytheon.

Stay Updated via Official Convention Website

The official convention website is now live! Stay updated on the latest and greatest about the convention by visiting our site often (http://www.naaapconvention.org/). Site guests can also track site updates via syndicated RSS feeds.

About NAAAP

The National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) is the largest and fastest growing Asian American professional organization in the U.S. and Canada. NAAAP is a 501(c)(3), non-profit professional organization that promotes the career advancement and leadership development of Asian American professionals in all fields through networking, respecting Asian multiculturalism, and supporting diversity and community service. There are currently over 25 chapters, ventures, and affiliates across the United States and Canada and a growing North American membership of over 3,000. The organization's vision is as follows: "NAAAP is the proving ground for North-American Asian Professionals, forging leaders of tomorrow through professional development, cultural awareness, and community service."