TAP-Chicago and TAP-Illinois are hosting a professional and leadership development seminar featuring guest speakers Ernest Wong and Erikka Wang. Ernest is the founder of site design group ltd, an urban design and landscape architecture firm based in Chicago. Due to his many professional achievements, the Chicago Tribune named Ernest as “2010 Chicagoan of the Year”. Mr. Wong is also the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chinese American Service League (CASL), the largest social services organization in the Midwest serving Chinese Americans.
Erikka Wang is the co-founder and creator of the clothing boutique Akira. Ten years ago, Erikka and two friends combined their life savings and made her unique vision for the store a reality with no outside capital. Today, the Chicago-based boutique has 19 locations in the city and suburbs along with a thriving online store. Ms. Wang was named a Crain’s 40 under 40 in 2011. She is also member of the CASL Board of Directors.
Ernest and Erikka will discuss their professional and entrepreneurial careers as well as their involvement in service and leadership in the community. A Q&A session and networking will follow their presentations. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Schedule
7:00 PM-7:30 PM: Wine & Beer and Networking
7:30 PM-8:30 PM: Program, Discussion, and Q&A
8:30 PM-9:00 PM: Networking and Discussion
Registration: Limited free advance registration by Monday, December 9th, $10 general registration if space remains.
Register at https://www.wepay.com/events/tap-ernest-erikka
Getting There: Harrison Red line, HW Library Orange, Pink, Brown lines and numerous CTA buses, limited street parking.
Questions? Call or email:
Hauwei Lien 302.559.5948 | hauwei@tapchicago.org
Wine & Beer sponsored by site design group.
More about the Speakers
Ernest Wong is the President of site design group ltd and a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects Council of Fellows, the American Planning Association, and the Urban Land Institute. Ernest has directed many award-winning projects including Ping Tom Memorial Park, The Park at Lakeshore East, and the State Street Lightscape. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Ernest served on Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s Transition Committee for Economic Development and Planning. He currently serves as a Commissioner on both the Chicago Landmarks Commission and the Commission on Cultural Affairs.
Erikka Wang was a leading force in the ideation and creation of well- known women’s clothing boutique Akira. With 19 locations in the city and suburbs along with a thriving online store, Akira’s corporate headquarters supports more than 200 employees.
More about CASL
With a $12 million annual budget, CASL provides youth, elderly employment training, family counseling, and education services to over 17,000 clients each year.
More about TAP-Chicago
http://tapchicago.org
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