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Filipino American History Month Draws Star Power To October 10 Virtual Benefit For Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA)

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Thursday, October 1, 2020
Geography of Los Angeles, Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles, Little Manila, Asian culture, Geography of Southern California

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As Filipino American History Month officially begins today, Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA) announces additions to the star-studded lineup for its 48th Annual Benefit, "Vision for Tomorrow," a virtual gala on Saturday, October 10, at 5 p.m. PT (8 p.m.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As Filipino American History Month officially begins today, Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA) announces additions to the star-studded lineup for its 48th Annual Benefit, "Vision for Tomorrow," a virtual gala on Saturday, October 10, at 5 p.m. PT (8 p.m.
  • The SIPA benefit aims to raise money for one of the oldest Fil-Am non-profit organizations in the United States, based in Historic Filipinotown.
  • The virtual gala will be hosted by Erin Lim, host of E!
  • "One way to enjoy the virtual gala while safely dining at home is by ordering your favorite Filipino food.

Shobitam Launches New Website for Indian Women's Fashion

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Thursday, October 1, 2020
Clothing, Indian clothing, Pakistani clothing, Culture, Dresses, Sari, Aparna, Asian culture

The exquisite Sarees, Gowns, Blouses & Jewelry of Shobitam are created by the traditional Indian handloom weavers and artisans from across India.

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  • The exquisite Sarees, Gowns, Blouses & Jewelry of Shobitam are created by the traditional Indian handloom weavers and artisans from across India.
  • Now, the new website will take that experience up a notch for Shobitam customers globally," said Aparna Thyagarajan, Chief Product Officer of Shobitam.
  • "The new website provides an enhanced online shopping experience for women looking for a wide range of best quality Indian Ethnic Fashion."
  • Founded by fashionistas and creative sisters Aparna and Ambika in Seattle, Shobitam is dedicated to making Indian ethnic wear affordable, classy, and available globally.

SIPA 48th Annual Benefit To Honor Filipino American Visionaries And Raise Funds For Major Redevelopment In Historic Filipinotown L.A.

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Geography of Los Angeles, Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles, Little Manila, Boyette, Fundraising, Clemons, Asian culture, Geography of Southern California

"The annual benefit is SIPA's most critical fundraiser of the year and typically an in-person event," said Candida Boyette-Clemons, this year's gala co-chair.

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  • "The annual benefit is SIPA's most critical fundraiser of the year and typically an in-person event," said Candida Boyette-Clemons, this year's gala co-chair.
  • This year's benefit will raise necessary funds for SIPA's new headquarters and programs at HiFi Collective, located at 3200 W. Temple Street and set to open in spring 2022.
  • More information about SIPA sponsorship opportunities is available through gala co-chairs Candida Boyette-Clemons at [email protected] or Jessica del Mundo at [email protected] .
  • Since 1972, Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for the multicultural district of Historic Filipinotown and the greater Filipino American community.

Anserve, Inc., Receives the Exclusive ATSI 2020 Award of Excellence

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Monday, September 14, 2020
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BUTLER, N.J., Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Anserve, Inc. of Butler, NJ received the exclusive ATSI 2020 Award of Excellence for the sixth straight year.

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  • BUTLER, N.J., Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Anserve, Inc. of Butler, NJ received the exclusive ATSI 2020 Award of Excellence for the sixth straight year.
  • The award is presented annually by the Association of TeleServices International (ATSI), the telephone answering service industry's trade association.
  • The award was presented to Anserve at ATSI's 2020 Virtual Awards Presentation in August.
  • "The ATSI Award of Excellence is a great way for our members and their employees to evaluate how they are providing service to their customers," says ATSI President Joseph Pores.

NPower, a National Leader for Equity in Tech, Welcomes TCS' Anupam Singhal to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, August 27, 2020
npower, Singhal, Pro bono, Anupam, Indian culture, Articles, Asian culture

"Anupam Singhal joins NPower at a time when we are expanding into new markets and helping bridge the diversity gap across technology," said Ceccarelli.

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  • "Anupam Singhal joins NPower at a time when we are expanding into new markets and helping bridge the diversity gap across technology," said Ceccarelli.
  • They have provided financial support, pro bono projects and engaged 3,000 employees in volunteer activities benefitting our trainees.
  • Anupam's experience and leadership will bring innovative ideas to our organization as business adapts to a new virtual work-from-home environment."
  • Anupam Singhal is responsible for the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance Unit for the U.S. East with TCS.

Urban Tea Expects Opening of First Overseas Tea House in New York in the Summer

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Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Tea ceremony, Tea culture, Teahouse, Tea, Food and drink, Asian culture, Psychoactive drugs

The design of the store is expected to create a quintessential hang-out spot for the customers to enjoy its specialty tea drinks.

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  • The design of the store is expected to create a quintessential hang-out spot for the customers to enjoy its specialty tea drinks.
  • We will open the tea house with social distancing measures and other sanitary procedures in place.
  • Long Yi, Chief Executive Officer of Urban Tea, commented: "We are excited about our plan to open our first overseas store Meno in NYC during the summer.
  • Urban Tea, Inc. is an emerging specialty tea product distributer and retailer headquartered in Changsha City, Hunan Province, China.

NYC's Kissaki delivers over 800 meals to first responders battling Covid-19

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Friday, April 24, 2020
Japanese cuisine, Omakase, Sushi, Japanese culture, Food and drink, Asian culture

NEW YORK, April 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- NYC-based Kissaki Omakase -a Japanese-Cuisine focused fine dining restaurant - has delivered over 800 meals to first responders as a thank you for their efforts in battling Covid-19.

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  • NEW YORK, April 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- NYC-based Kissaki Omakase -a Japanese-Cuisine focused fine dining restaurant - has delivered over 800 meals to first responders as a thank you for their efforts in battling Covid-19.
  • "We started reaching out to our loyal customers and their contacts for donations so we could start delivering at-cost meals to all those doctors and nurses who have been working so hard."
  • To meet the demand, Kissaki purchased an ASME865 CE maki-making robot to keep up with demand and make sure they get the meals out quickly.
  • For more info on Kissaki Omakase'smeal delivery program for first responders, visit https://explorekissaki.com/meals-for-the-frontlines
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