Golden Gate Global Presents a Championship Season for EB-5 Investment

EB-5 Program to be Launched: America’s Newest NBA Arena for the Sacramento Kings

October 24: Shenyang and Beijing
October 25: Dalian
October 31: Beijing and Shanghai
November 1: Shanghai

One of America’s Top EB-5 Programs, Golden Gate Global, has raised close to $300,000,000 & Fulfilled the “American Dream” for Hundreds of Overseas Investors

www.3GFund.com

Media contact: David Perry & Associates, Inc / (415) 693-0583 / news@davidperry.com

Laura Braden (916) 616-0707 / lbraden@kings.com

19 October 2015 — San Francisco, CA: This month, Golden Gate Global (www.3GFund.com ), one of the most respected and successful EB-5 immigration invesment companies in the United States, is in China to unveil a new blue-chip opportunity for EB-5 investment: Golden 1 Center and Downtown Commons (DOCO), the newest and most technologically advanced entertainment and sports center in America, situated in the heart of downtown Sacramento. Presentations will take place in Shenyang on October 24; on October 24 & 31 in Beijing; on October 25 in Dalian, and on October 31 & November 1 in Shanghai.

“California is known around the world as the birthplace of American innovation and the seventh largest economy in the world,” said Ginny Fang, CEO of Golden Gate Global, based in San Francisco. “Since its founding during the Gold Rush, California has been fed and fueled by Chinese entrepreneurship. Today, Golden Gate Global is seeking investment for a new ‘Gold Rush’: Golden 1 Center and DOCO for the Sacramento Kings.”

Currently under construction and set to open next year, Golden 1 Center and DOCO, is being built by the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Sacramento Kings. More than just an internationally-recognized and iconic destination for world-class entertainment and sports at Golden 1 Center, DOCO will feature world-class retail, technologically-advanced office space, premium residences, and luxury hospitality from global leader InterContinental Hotels Group and Kimpton Hotels.

“Basketball is only part of the story behind Sacramento’s economic renaissance. This unprecedented multimillion dollar flagship development is in the vibrant center of America’s most important state capital,” said John Rinehart, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Sacramento Kings. “Golden 1 Center will be endlessly adaptable, hosting concerts, ice shows, indoor rodeos, trade shows, large graduations, family entertainment and other offerings never before available. As a business investment, it is a once in a lifetime golden opportunity.”

When the state-of-the-art ,732,000 square foot multi-use entertainment and sports center opens in fall of 2016, it will instantly become an icon of forward-thinking design: green, trend-setting and energy efficient. Designed by AECOM, Golden 1 Center will join a celebrated portfolio of leading-edge work on such projects as the 2012 London Olympic Park, the 2016 Rio Olympic Park, and 11 other NBA arenas, including Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

“Our partnership with Golden Gate Global is a prime example of how government and business can work together to create jobs to improve economic growth and quality of life,” said Chris Granger, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Sacramento Kings. “Hundreds of families from over 20 different countries have invested with Golden Gate Global to achieve their immigration goals, while at the same time providing jobs for American workers.”

Golden Gate Global is a federally designated center to assist foreign nationals in obtaining permanent U.S. residency under the federal EB-5 program. With Golden Gate Global’s assistance, nearly 600 families have been able to access improved educational and career opportunities in the U.S. through the program. The company’s 100% I-526 and exemplar approval rates stem from the strength of its carefully selected tier-1 project partners, all of which have outstanding track records.

8th Home for Halloween Campaign Reminds Revelers to Keep It Close to Home on October 31

Keep It Close to Home on October 31

Media Contact: David Perry & Associates, Inc. / news@davidperry.com / (415) 676-7007

www.homeforhalloween.com

23 October 2015 – San Francisco, CA: (What will you be doing in your hometown and home neighborhood on Saturday, October 31 — Halloween 2015? For the eighth year, San Francisco’s Home for Halloween campaign www.homeforhalloween.com is urging people to celebrate the costume-filled holiday close to home in an effort to spur their local business communities and also remind revelers to keep the holiday safe and sane.

“Halloween is a fun family tradition, and I encourage all San Franciscans to be safe when they are out celebrating,” said San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee. “There are many wonderful and safe events happening in San Francisco neighborhoods and throughout the Bay Area, and we are encouraging people to celebrate Halloween in their local neighborhoods and cities.”

“We want to be clear, there will be NO street closure and NO event in San Francisco’s Castro District. The Castro, while open for business, will not be closed for a street party,” said San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr.

The multi-layered Home for Halloween campaign was launched eight years ago to discourage individuals who live outside of San Francisco from coming into the Castro neighborhood on October 31 and overwhelming the mostly residential neighborhood and its smattering of small businesses and bars. In addition, the campaign has proved a catalyst for other San Francisco neighborhoods to sponsor activities outside of the Castro. The Home for Halloween website includes a broad list of activities occurring around the Bay Area on Halloween evening. Comprehensive transportation and public safety information is included.

A reminder: while Daylight Savings Time officially ends at 2am on Sunday, November 1 — following Halloween on Saturday evening — this in no way changes the closing hours for bars, restaurants and other venues serving alcoholic beverages. No matter the time to which the clock ‘falls back’, by law, all bars close two hours after midnight.

“Above all, this is a public safety campaign,” says Suhr, noting that over the years, Halloween has sometimes become an excuse for nuisance and even violent behavior. “For those people who would come into the Castro — or any part of the City — with bad intentions and exhibiting bad behavior, the message is very clear: stay home.”

Chinatown International Fashion Week Gala Fashion Show

WHEN:
Tuesday October 27th, 2015,
5:00pm – 6:30 pm VIP Reception Cocktail with hors-d’oeuvres ;
2 Fashion Shows, 7:00 pm -9:30pm

WHERE:
Hilton Financial District, 3rd Floor Mason Room, 750 Kearny street, San Francisco

WEB:
http://www.bitly.com/ciFWLoVe
, VIDEO: https://youtu.be/jEGVla9Eelg
TICKETS: https://chinatownfwgala.eventbrite.com

ESCAPE THE ORDINARY

It’s no longer about being seated to wait for a fashion show. Oct 27th Gala is proudly designed for your full indulgence, surrounding you with stylish people, be photographed exclusively by top Bay Area fashion photographers. and have intimate social activity with friends. You are free to move about in between the food served reception hall to the lavish decorated ballroom. You are able to see up close all the models in voluptuous dresses on our multiple stages. Two large fashion shows are presented side by side covering 2 hours of both Asian Inspired designs modeled by a Hundred Asian Beauties, who are stylish fashionistas of the Bay Area. The exquisite runway Designer Fashion Show of couture caliber is the highlight of the gala featuring established California and European designers who create artistic, edgy, opulent and lavish designs. Among them is LA Designer of the year, Adolfo Sanchez.

VIP reception starts the evening on Oct 27th at 5pm in the plush red-carpeted reception hall of the Hilton with DJ music and finger food served. The excitement begins with the opening of a Hundred Asian Beauties in tight curvy Asian design and qipao who are rocking the scene.

CIFW PARTICIPATING DESIGNERS:

Modern fashion designer Jesse Liu / modern fashion designer Victor Tung / Wire couture designer Tuan Tran / women shirting designer PTaylor / surface designer Meixi Bai / Asian European fusion couture designer Monique Zhang / special event & bridal couture Noy amplChanthavongsa / special event & bridal couture Le Thanh Phuong / Inspired Luxe designer group headed by Denise Bradley Tyson / ethnic fashion designer Suzi Click / adornment designer Gretchen Shields / fabric printing art designer David Klein / kimono inspired fashion designer Suzuki Kenzo / special event Couture designer Adolfo Sanchez (LA designer of the year)

CIFW Sponsors & Partners: Hilton SF Financial District, Creativ PR, Miss Asian Global & Miss Asian American Pageant, New Bridge Group, Inc,. GMaple Design, Ideology Studio, Salon Blu, Aminah Mitchell Events, ES Creations, Paul Mitchell, Inspired Luxe, Charleston Pierce Presents, Inspired SF, ByrdSong. and Mattie Wei Real Estate Team

2015 CIFW Honorary Chairs: Doris Grover | Rose Chung | Denise Bradley- Tyson | Lan Kay |CIFW Founder & Executive Producer Monique Zhang

Tech and sustainability leaders convene in Richmond, CA

WHEN:
October 20-22, 2015

WHERE:
The Craneway Pavilion, 1414 Harbor Way South, Richmond, CA 94804

WHAT:
Meeting of the Minds is an annual, global leadership summit focused on the intersection of urban sustainability and connected technology. The conference is vital to accelerating the emergence of smart and sustainable cities around the globe.

Meeting of the Minds brings together select leaders from the world’s most innovative organizations to explore strategic investments, smart policies and breakthrough technological innovations – all designed to enable cities and regions to better respond to increasingly complex urban planning, design, technology and development challenges.

More info: CityMinded.org/events/motm2015

On-Site Announcements and Demos:

– The new Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle will be on display and available for Ride & Drives for the first time during its official launch week.

– Richmond’s first ever Hackathon: Hear from the top three Meeting of the Minds 2015 Civic and Industrial Hackathon teams and be there when the winners are announced; $5,000 cash prize for the top Civic team provided by Qualcomm; $5,000 grant provided by AT&T to a local Richmond non-profit to be announced on stage

– Be the first to see real-time monitoring and management of solar photovoltaic generation using Itron’s newest application for the ITRON RIVA(™) platform — the Itron Solar Gate prototype – at DOE’s Lawrence Berkeley National Labs’ FLEXLAB.

More than 400 global innovators, including government officials, corporate executives, and foundation/NGO leaders from 25 countries will gather in Richmond to discuss and launch new initiatives, while exploring answers to the following questions.

– What technology innovations are making ‘smart cities’ a reality?

– What can the Global North learn from the success of BRT in the Global South?

– What is the future of the autonomous vehicle?

– What policies are city leaders adopting to make their communities more equitable and inclusive?

– How do cities prepare for severe weather, climate change, and sea level rise?

– What new financing models exist?

– How do we prepare the next urban workforce?

– How are urban systems being reinvented by young start-ups?

– What cross-sector bridges are being built to accelerate the move toward sustainable, connected and just cities?

A sampling of sessions include:

– Local Answers for Under-Resourced Cities – The Future of Partnerships, Pro Bono and Service-Based Innovation

– Sharing the Road: BRT & Global South Urban Mobility

– Are We There Yet? Getting Farther Down the Road to the Smart City

– The Water and Drought Crisis: Learning from Abroad

– Crowdsourcing and Crowdfunding 2.0: Reinventing Urban Systems

The full Meeting schedule is outlined at: CityMinded.org/agenda

Who:

The following is a sample of the 75 global leaders who will present a “rethinking” of the economic, social and technological developments that are shaping our urban future:

– Rosalind Grymes, Deputy Director, NASA Ames Partnerships Directorate

– Rip Rapson, President, The Kresge Foundation

– Letícia Osorio, Human Rights Programme Officer, The Ford Foundation (Brazil)

– Juan Carlos Muñoz, Director of the Department of Transport Engineering and Logistics, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (Santiago)

– Rosetta Carrington Lue, Chief Customer Service Officer, City of Philadelphia

Confirmed speakers are listed at: CityMinded.org/speakers

Additional Background: The program’s organizer is Urban Age Institute, a 501c(3) non-profit based in San Francisco. Urban Age Institute partners with renowned, high-impact non-profit institutions to develop the program.

Sponsors include: Presenting sponsor is Toyota, Cisco, the Barr Foundation, RBC Capital Markets, the Barr Foundation, the Kresge Foundation, Itron, Wells Fargo, Black & Veatch, Microsoft, Blossman Gas, Volvo Research and Educational Foundation, Qualcomm, The Annie E. Casey Foundation, CBRE Group, Inc., Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Oracle Primavera, AT&T, Zipcar, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, the Downtown Berkeley Association, the City of Berkeley Office of Economic Development, Marin Clean Energy, Lyft, Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, Noll & Tam Architects, Cubic Transportation Systems, and Deloitte.

Contact:
Jessie Feller Hahn
Executive Director
Meeting of the Minds
Office/Cell: 415-233-1008
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Cancer Warrior Suzanne Agasi Takes on 007

Be Bond! Casino Night & Charity Auction Saturday,
November 7th, 7pm at San Jose’s GlassHouse
100% of proceeds go to the new nonprofit: Registry for a Cause

Media Contact: David Perry
415.693.0583
news@davidperry.com

16 October 2015 – San Francisco, CA: Ursula Andrews and Jill St. John have nothing on Suzanne Agasi. The 44 year old Bay Area native joins a long and sultry list of 007 legends as the latest “Bond Girl”….with a twist. Less than six months after discovering her own breast cancer and undergoing a radical double mastectomy, Agasi is turning her diagnosis into charity with the Be Bond! Casino Night & Charity Auction at San Jose’s spy-chic GlassHouse (2 S. Market Street) on Saturday, November 7: 7pm ’til midnight. 100% of proceeds from the event go to the nonprofit Registry for a Cause (RegistryForACause.org). The event is co-sponsored by Chrysalis Connections. Registration is $100 per person and can be purchased online at: BeBond/eventbrite.com

“When I was diagnosed with aggressive Stage III breast cancer on June 1st, I shared the news with close friends and family, and received an overwhelming amount of offers to help,” says Agasi who is currently undergoing 16 rounds of chemotherapy between now and the holidays, plus other aggressive treatments following removal of both breasts. In 2016, six weeks of radiation on her lymph nodes and reconstructive surgery will follow. “My very personal journey gave me the idea for Registry for a Cause.org”

Set up similarly to an online wedding registry, RegistryForACause.org will allow those in need to specify what they want or wish to receive: flowers, acupuncture, vitamins, maid service, dog walking, homemade chicken soup, whatever friends or loved ones opt to select. Additionally, the site contains a calendar and photo sharing application that integrates with Facebook and other online contact lists.

“I was overwhelmed when I got my diagnosis,” recalls Agasi. “I did not know at that moment what I needed, and needs change daily depending on one’s prognosis. However, one quickly realizes all the ways that those who love you can help, and it’s not always financial. Some have time. Some have money. But they can’t read minds. I learned that dealing with crisis, illness, and recovery is something very personal; so everyone’s situation and needs are unique to them. Registry for a Cause takes the guesswork out of helping a loved one in need.

Turning work into good actions is not new to Agasi, a well-known presence and fashion maven advocate throughout California having hosted nearly 300 Clothing Swap parties and various other charitable events to benefit breast cancer awareness, abused women’s shelters such as La Casa de las Madres, San Francisco Firefighter Toy Program, St. Luke’s Hospital Women’s Cardiovasular Unit. Suzanne tirelessly trained and fundraised as a cyclist in four consecutive AIDS LifeCycles, hosting Fashion Show Galas for the cause. Over the last 20 years, she has personally raised more than $100,000 for local charities.

“I’m going to fight cancer with a smile, and this new nonprofit will help others get through challenging times dealing with crisis as well,” she says in her usually upbeat way. “October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. I had volunteered at the Catwalk for a Cure event for Sutter Santa Rosa for several years, prior to my cancer diagnosis. This year, Sukie Gill, their event planner, invited me to be a model in this year’s Catwalk Fashion Show. This was where I ‘came out’ and decided to share my story to help others. I hope to be on the ‘Survivor Stage’ at next year’s 14th Annual Catwalk for a Cure. ”

The Be Bond Casino Night & Charity Auction takes place from 7pm ’til Midnight on Saturday, November 7 at San Jose’s GlassHouse event venue at 2 S. Market Street. The$100 per person registration includes:

$100 in gaming chips (use your winnings to bid on auction items)
Welcome glass of Bubbly
Open Bar: 7pm – 9pm
Gourmet hors d’oeuvres
Silent & Live Auction featuring Wine, Art, Lodging, Travel, Date with Bond Girl or Bond Guy
Dancing ’til late

Recent media coverage of Suzanne’s story:
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/specialsections/4560846181/catwalkforacurekicks

About Registry for a Cause:

RegistryForACause.org is creating a detailed website wherein those in need (crisis such as cancer, injury, wounded warriors, etc) as well as happy events (adoption, pregnancy, etc ) can specify specific ways in which loved ones can assist. From simple requests such as walking their dog and cleaning their home, to transportation and needed items. How many times have we said to someone “How can I help?” On the other end of that, is someone we love, that is overwhelmed and in need, but often too stoic or too proud to truly let you know. This site guides them and lets them truly communicate their needs to family, friend and loved ones while also providing a calendar and updates to their situation. Sponsorship inquiries or to donate an auction item or package, can be sent to: registryforacause@gmail.com [widgetkit id=26]