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National Council of Asian American Business Associations (NCAABA) is proud to announce applications for the 2010 Supplier Academy in San Francisco are available for submission. Only 50 suppliers will be selected to participate in this content rich supplier development and capacity building experience.

The NCAABA Supplier Academy is an extension of our commitment to provide the Asian Pacific American business community critical training that will enhance supplier development and improve the success of our community in securing corporate and public sector contracts.

Apply now and take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to learn from the world’s leading corporations and business leaders on how to grow your business with Corporate America and gain a competitive advantage in national and global marketplaces. < />

Supplier Academy Curriculum Includes:

• How to Win and Maintain Corporate and Government Contracts
• How to Draft a Turn Around Business Plan in a Challenging Economy
• How to Work A Trade Show
• How to Create a Capabilities Presentation
• Mastering the Elevator Pitch (Video Capture and DVD)
• Corporate Head Shot Photograph
• Scholarships for NMSDC and WBENC certification are offered for first

The Pre-Selection Committee will judge applicants based on criteria including: status as a minority or woman-owned firm, capacity to bid on corporate contracts, previous experience as a 1st or 2nd tier supplier, geographic footprint, operational and organizational development, management, and demonstrated leadership in community. Extra points will be given to suppliers that are also members of NCAABA’s Strategic Alliance Partner organizations.

For more information, visit www.national-caaba.org or email Christine Chen.