Leadership lessons from ACCE past awards winners

Organizer: Title Sponsor: Come join us in the discussions about business thrive or survival in today’s ever changing business landscape. An invited panel of award- winning entrepreneurs will share their expert knowledge and real-world experiences to help you be more successful in your own business.

Date: Wednesday, June 11th, 2014 Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Registration) 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Lunch) 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. (Panel Discussion) 1:15 p.m. (Round the Room Self-Introduction and Networking) Venue: Shangri-la Convention Centre 50 Esna Park Drive Markham, L3R 1E1 Fees: $35 per person (HST included) (Members of ACCE may bring 1 guest for free)

Guest Speakers: Mr. Brian Chan, Mr. Royson Ng, Mr. Dan Liu

Brian Chan, CEO and founder of CJ Marketing. (Winner of the ACCE 2011 Most Progressive Award) Brian started his business selling home decorative items in 1985. His company sells and markets many items at major trade shows and retailers across the country including: The Canadian home furnishing market, The Canadian gift and tableware show, Loblaws, No Frills , and Home Hardware, etc. CJ Marketing began with two individuals and now employs more than 85. Brian's business group is structured into 3 companies and operates out of two industrial buildings with a total area of over 80,000 sq. ft., 6,000 of that, features an extensive showroom area for his products.

Royson Ng, President of Samtack Inc. (Winner of the ACCE 2005 Entrepreneur of the year) Royson is the President of Samtack Inc, a member of Pine listed in Stock Exchange. Employing over 100 people, Samtack is a leading distributor of computers, consumer electronics, food and health & beauty products to national and regional retailer including Wal-Mart, Best Buy , Staples, Future Shop, Canadian Tire, Home Depot and Sears. Samtack Inc was the recipient of the ACCE “Entrepreneur of the year” Award (2005) and the recipient of IS RBC Immigrant Advantage Award (2010). Royson is the Co-Chair of Chi Heng Foundation Canada. Currently he is a director of Board of Trade and Association of Canadian Chinese Entrepreneurs. He is also the recipient of Canada Top 25 immigrant award and 2014 Portrait of giving.

Dan Liu, CEO & Creative Director of Tatsuaki Inc. (Winner of the ACCE 2012 Most Innovative Award) Award winning Canadian designer, Dan Liu, draws his inspirations for TATSUAKI designs from his Chinese and Japanese heritage. With emphasis on beauty and practicality, his début knit wear collection and women’s line were so unique that numerous Hollywood celebrities frequented his first Yorkville store in Toronto. The TATSUAKI women’s line has since evolved into ‟Funky Couture”, favoured by young executives with chic yet elegant apparel that can be worn from day to night. As Designer-in-Chief, Dan is best known for his tailoring that accentuates the female form with a romantic flare. In the spring of 2013, TATSUAKI collaborated with Haight & Ashbury and successfully launched a men’s line for the North American, European and Asian markets.

Registration: Pre-registration required. Please contact ACCE: Tel: (905)479-2802 or via email at [email protected].