By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Boston, Oct. 20, 2016, — The local chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) will hold its 30-Year Anniversary Leadership Conference Courtyard Boston Downtown hotel Oct 28-29. NAAAP Boston’s Award Gala in Oct. 2014 (file photo).
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Video: Renters Day of Action March in Boston
By Ming Zhou, bostonese.com Sept. 23, 2016, Boston, — As part of National Renter’s Day of Action in 50 cities around the country, hundreds of protesters marched from the Greater Boston Real Estate Board in downtown Boston to the Reggie Wong Park on Kneeland Street in Chinatown. Members of Chinese Progressive Association (CPA) gather in… Continue reading Video: Renters Day of Action March in Boston
The Chinatown Community Land Trust: A Tool to Sustain Community
By Michael Liu Spet. 22, 2016, — Community Land Trusts have spread across the U.S. to sustain the type of land and buildings that most of its residents need. As the wealthy move into particular areas and drive up prices for land and housing, longtime residents often get pushed out of their neighborhoods. With the… Continue reading The Chinatown Community Land Trust: A Tool to Sustain Community
Quincy Nonprofit Wins Free Solar PV System
Quincy, Mass., September 16, 2016, — A year after its official end, Solarize Quincy, a city and state program offering discounted solar electricity (PV) systems, continues to transform the city’s landscape. The program resulted in contracts for 110 solar PV systems installed on the roofs of Quincy residences and businesses, for a combined total size… Continue reading Quincy Nonprofit Wins Free Solar PV System
BCNC and CPA Celebrate ESL Customer Service Training Graduates
BOSTON, Sept. 17, 2016– The Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center and the Chinese Progressive Association celebrated the graduation of its second class of Pre-Vocational Skills with ESOL for Retail Employment training program. Eight students graduated, with five having already found work in the customer service industry.
Emerging Chinese Fashion Designers Captivate at New York Fashion Week
By Christina Zhang, bostonese.com New York City, Sept. 11, 2016, — On day four of the Spring/Summer 2017 New York Fashion Week, HAN Media presented group runway show initiative “China Fashion Collective” featuring the works of four emerging Chinese designer labels at Pier 59 Studios.
Gov. Baker Marks Milestone in Springfield Rail Car Factory Construction
August 25, 2016, — Governor Charlie Baker today joined local elected officials and state transportation leaders to recognize a major milestone in CRRC MA’s construction of its $95 million factory in Springfield by signing the last beam to be hoisted atop the factory as part of a “Topping Off” ceremony. Once completed, the factory will… Continue reading Gov. Baker Marks Milestone in Springfield Rail Car Factory Construction
Gov. Baker Announces Affordable Housing Development Awards in Chinatown
Awards represent significant investment in affordable housing and will create or preserve 1,420 housing units across the Commonwealth Boston, August 15, 2016, – Today the Baker-Polito Administration announced awards to fund the development, renovation and preservation of affordable rental housing across the Commonwealth. This award round builds on the Administration’s commitment to expanding affordable housing… Continue reading Gov. Baker Announces Affordable Housing Development Awards in Chinatown
Malden’s PHO Bistro Earns Best of Boston Award!
Malden, Mass., August 3, 2016, — Mayor Gary Christenson congratulated Malden business PHO Bistro on winning a Best of Boston Award. The downtown Malden eatery serves a wide variety of pho and other Vietnamese specialties. (From left) PHO Bistro Manager Tam Mai, Mayor Christenson and Manager Quang Vo.
Carbon Black Takes a NGAV Leadership Position with Confer Acquisition
July 19, 2016 — Waltham, MA — Carbon Black, the leader in next-generation endpoint security, today announced its acquisition of Confer, a next-generation antivirus (NGAV) company.