Email Newsletter - ORIENTED - July 31, 2010

Happy Hours are always held on the last Thursday of the month in:

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London
New York
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Shanghai
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Please join us on March 25th to celebrate our 8-year anniversary!

That's right! We launched our very first Happy Hours in March 2002 in Asia, and look how far we've come!

To see pictures from way back when, click here!

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Click here to find the ORIENTED Happy Hour nearest you, and join us on March 25th for this very special occasion!

IMPORTANT: All RSVP member discount rates expire on the morning of the events at 8 a.m. China time (or 8 p.m. EST the night before, for those in other time zones). If you missed the deadline, download/print your Membership E-Card and bring it with you!
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SATURDAY, JULY 31

Realizing the China Dream
Host: Global China Connection in Beijing

As entrepreneurship becomes an even more critical trend across China, especially among young people, Global China Connection would like to provide you with a platform to learn more about this phenomenon from some of the very same pioneers who have transformed China into ...

The 4th Annual Polk Village Pub Crawl
Host: CrawlSF in SF Bay Area

Looking for something new and exciting to do in San Francisco? Join CrawlSF on July 31 for the 4th Annual Polk Village Pub Crawl. The event will feature drinks specials and a few other surprises to get your day started right! ...

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5

SVASE Main Event: Raising Capital for Early Stage Startups Special discounts for ORIENTED members!
Host: SVASE (Silicon Valley Association of Startup Entrepreneurs) in SF Bay Area

With the cost for developing anything software related continuing to decline, technology startups need far less cash than they did even a few years ago. However, most startups that want to grow fast still do need some venture capital, so where should you now go to raise ...

Speed Networking
Host: Asian Women in Business in New York

Make a new friend in just 10 minutes! Take advantage of this unique networking opportunity and make up to ten new contacts in one evening. Nibble on delicious authentic Korean fare and drink specialty cocktails while expanding your network with other smart and successf...

A Night of Community Service
Host: South Bay First Thursdays (SBFT) in SF Bay Area

Our August event titled "A Night of Community Service" is only two weeks away. Come learn about how YOU can give back to you community through volunteer opportunities! You definitely don't want to miss this one. See you there! Thursday, August 5, 2010 ...

Social Date Dinner Fundraiser for Chinese American Student Exposure's Youth Program
Host: Chinese American Student Exposure Inc. in New York

Thursday, August 5th, 6:30-8:30 Mandarin Court, 61 Mott St (btw Canal and Bayard St., Chinatown) Cost: $25 cash or check payable to Chinese American Student Exposure Inc. There will be a raffle. Limited seating: 100 RSVP: info@casexpo.org www.ca...

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6

2-day Tantou Island Trip - Seafood,Beach Camping and Campfire Party
Host: OK, Deal! Club in Shanghai

OK, Deal! Club 2-day Tantou Island Trip 6th-8th Aug. – Seafood,Beach Camping and Campfire Party in the night Located in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, Tantou Island is a no-one-goes-to place with beautiful and peaceful beach view. OK, Deal! Club will organize peop...

SATURDAY, AUGUST 7

Mature Asian Singles Speed Dating with Style Special discounts for ORIENTED members!
Host: Asian Speed Dating in Sydney

Who is This Event For? This event is for Asians only who are looking for an Asian male or female partner. How it Works 10 Ladies and 10 Gentlemen gather in a restaurant of a very relaxing environment with some warm music. Ladies sit on the same seat for...

TAP 6th Annual Casino Night & TACL 25th Anniversary Gala
Host: Taiwanese American Professionals (TAP) in Los Angeles

Please join TAP for its biggest event of the year, the 6th Annual Casino Night Extravaganza combined TACL's 25th Anniversary! Event features Live performances, 15 casino tables, DJ, Dancing, silent auction, and more! Join hundreds of other young professionals and...

SUNDAY, AUGUST 8

5th International Civil Engineering Conference (CECAR5)
Host: Engineers Australia & Australasian Structural Engineering Conference in Sydney

The 5th International Civil Engineering Conference (CECAR5) hosted by Engineers Australia, together with the Australasian Structural Engineering Conference (ASEC 2010) will bring together a broad cross-section of the civil and structural engineering professions who want ...

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11

SVASE CXO Leadership Forum: Bootstrapping to Success Special discounts for ORIENTED members!
Host: SVASE (Silicon Valley Association of Startup Entrepreneurs) in SF Bay Area

This event is a collegial luncheon designed to foster discussion in a confidential format among founders, officers and managers (CEO, CFO, CTO, CMO) of startup technology companies. We request that participants be involved in the management of a technology company.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 12

SVASE VC Breakfast Club with Ben Choi, Principal, Maveron Focus: Mobile and Web Enabled Consumer Services Special discounts for ORIENTED members!
Host: SVASE (Silicon Valley Association of Startup Entrepreneurs) in SF Bay Area

Maveron, http://www.maveron.com Maveron utilizes a unique investment platform to identify and invest in the most promising consumer businesses, accelerate their trajectory, and thoughtfully monetize these companies to maximize stakeholder value. This platform encompas...

StartUp-U San Francisco: The Startup Valuation Process
Host: SVASE (Silicon Valley Association of Startup Entrepreneurs) in SF Bay Area

Once an investor has taken a shine to your company's potential, defining how much the company is worth is an inevitable challenge for both investor and startup founder. So how does it work? What are the steps in determining the value of an early-stage company? M...

24th Annual NAAAP Convention and Diversity Career Fair presented by Macy's: Aug 12 - 15, Palace Hotel, SF Special discounts for ORIENTED members!
Host: National Association of Asian American Professionals in SF Bay Area

Join a crowd of 600+ Asian American leaders from all over the nation at the "Gateway to Leadership" Convention in San Francisco to be exposed to celebrity Asian speakers on inspirational topics, participate in practical workshops targeted at Asian Americans, enjoy events...

SATURDAY, AUGUST 14

Speed Dating with Style for Asian Singles Special discounts for ORIENTED members!
Host: Asian Speed Dating in Sydney

Who is This Event For? This event is for Asians only who are looking for an Asian male or female partner. How it Works 10 Ladies and 10 Gentlemen gather in a restaurant of a very relaxing environment with some warm music. Ladies sit on the same seat for...

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ORIENTED Happy Hours are "simultaneously" held on the last Thursday of every month in more than ten cities worldwide!

ORIENTED.COM is a global network of international professionals interested in Asian business and partnerships, with more than 30,000 members worldwide. The ORIENTED Happy Hours, our signature service, are offline networking mixers that enable our members to come together every month and network face-to-face in more than ten cities worldwide. Connecting with people via online social networks alone can never replace this critical aspect so unique to the Asian business culture.