Special Invitation

OCA-Chicago Business Advisory Council (BAC)

Kickoff Reception

You are invited to attend this reception and learn more about the OCA-Chicago BAC ...

On how your organization can partner with OCA-Chicago to reach your Human Resource diversity intiatives, Asian American community outreach, and Supplier Diversity intiatives ...

On how you can participate in OCA-Chicago programs ...

On How you can make a difference for the Asian American community and accomplish your personal and organizational community service goals...

Proposed program:

10:30am -  12 noon         OCA - Chicago Board Member - (Required for Board members  and Optional for BAC kickoff participants)

12 noon - 1 pm                   Lunch and Business Networking -  OCA-Chicago board members and  BAC kickoff participants. Also meet OCA-Chicago Mentoring program participants (Required for both Board Members and BAC kickoff participants)

1pm - 2:30 pm                  OCA-Chicago BAC kickoff (Optional for OCA-Chicago board members and required for BAC kickoff participants)

Business Advisory Council Background:

OCA has benefited from partnerships with Corporate America for many years.  This partnership is reflected formally by the OCA Business Advisory Council, or BAC.  Over the years, Fortune 500 companies such as McDonald’s, State Farm, UPS, Wells Fargo and many others have been active participants on the BAC. 

OCA has provided these companies with opportunities to recruit diverse talent, learn about the issues that affect the APA community, highlight their brands in the community, and advise companies on ad campaigns, slogans, caricatures, etc. that would be offensive to the community.

In return, these companies have supported OCA programs through sponsorship, scholarship, and technical advice and assistance.  Depending on the corporate structure, these might include community development officers, regional marketing managers, division presidents, and ERG leaders. 

OCA Background:

Founded in 1973 as the Organization of Chinese Americans, OCA is a national organization dedicated to advancing the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. OCA embraces the hopes and aspiration of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. Based in Washington D.C. , OCA National is an effective vantage point for monitoring legislation and policy issues affecting Asian Pacific Americans. OCA takes no collective position on the policies of any foreign country, but focuses only on the welfare and civil rights of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. Today, OCA National is fully staffed and it is the only National Asian American organization that has its own National center. See www.ocanational.org.

OCA Mission

-          To advocate for social justice, equal opportunity and fair treatment;

-          To promote civic participation, education and leadership;

-          To advance coalitions and community building; and

-          To foster cultural heritage.

OCA Programs

            Leadership Development

-          Allstate Hate Crimes Initiative

-          JACL/OCA Leadership Conference (4 days leadership training sponsored by State Farm  and local chapter – open to all board members – selected by  OCA National) 12 from OCA and 12 from Japanese American Service League in Washington D.C.

-          APA Entrepreneur Empower

-          OCA/UPS National Mentorship Initiative

Youth and College Development

-          APIA U – Leadership 101

-          OCA Internships

-          OCA Internship Alumni Network

-          OCA Scholarships

-          College Affiliate Program

National Corporate Achievement Awards

The annual National Asian Pacific American Corporate Achievement Awards is dedicated to celebrating and recognizing Asian Pacific Americans in the corporate sector who exemplify not only excellence in their profession, but also leadership and commitment in their respective communities, and to the existing corporate culture of diversity initiatives. As a major national organization, OCA believes that it is essential to identify and honor "role models" who can inspire all of us, especially the younger generation.

OCA-Chicago is built by dedicated individuals to support the OCA National mission and agenda with a local focus.  It is one of 47 active OCA chapters. See www.ocachicago.org .