It is crucial for the Asian community to stay informed about housing, taxes, entrepreneurship, and employment opportunities. In an effort to help families reduce their burdens and pave the way for small businesses, the California Taiwanese American Community, in collaboration with the Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office, local chambers of commerce, and trade unions, will host the “Enterprise/Union Resource Expo” on June 6th (Saturday) at the Los Angeles Overseas Chinese Center.
The California Taiwanese American Community Association (TBAC) introduced at a press conference on Wednesday (27th) that the expo will bring together rich information on real estate valuation, small business opportunities during the Olympics, employment training resources, and will be open to the public free of charge, welcoming enthusiastic participation.
Los Angeles County Assessor Jeffrey Prang will deliver a keynote speech on real estate valuation and host discussions at the expo, focusing on the real estate situation in Los Angeles County and California’s property tax reform Proposition 19. He expressed his pride in directly serving the community residents at the expo.
Prang stated that the seminar will help residents understand property valuation, enabling them to make wise decisions during property transfers. Whether homeowners, first-time homebuyers, those needing assistance with family property affairs, or seeking reliable information, everyone is encouraged to actively participate in the expo and utilize these resources.
Furthermore, Prang will also share information on the “Property Assessment Owner Alert Program” at the expo to help homeowners protect themselves from property fraud.
In the El Monte community, numerous Asian families own residential properties, shops, restaurants, motels, and small businesses.
TBAC director and Los Angeles County Housing Evaluation Commission member Wu Mengzhen mentioned that homeowners facing incidents like floods, fires, or family deaths can apply for benefits from the Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office within six months to a year. Some homeowners transferring properties to family members can save thousands of dollars annually by simply filling out a form. The expo can help homeowners understand relevant policies and avoid missing out on benefits.
Regarding business opportunities, El Monte and South El Monte Chamber of Commerce expert Jack Ochoa stated that he is assisting some small businesses with Olympic-related registration issues. He noted the absence of Asian participation despite seeing individuals from various ethnic groups involved in Olympic business registration.
“You may have the best company, but if people don’t know about you, it doesn’t matter,” he said. During the expo, he will guide small businesses on seizing opportunities and completing registrations.
TBAC President Chu Jinqi added that local trade unions will also share information on vocational training programs during the expo, funded by the unions or government, to help high school students create better job opportunities.
In the view of Liu Huanjun, Overseas Compatriot Affairs Commissioner of the Republic of China and incoming president of TBAC, this expo will offer eye-opening opportunities for the Asian community, which is very meaningful. She hopes more people can benefit from it.
The press conference was hosted by Sun Huayi, Operations Director of Asia Link Law Firm, with guest appearances by Overseas Compatriot Affairs Advisory Commissioner Xie Chuanzuo, Asian Community Engagement Director Hu Anying, and several key members of TBAC.
Enterprise/Union Resource Expo
Date: June 6th (Saturday)
Location: Los Angeles Overseas Chinese Center
Address: 9443 Telstar Ave, El Monte, CA 91731