Empowered Ideas
On the 7th of June 2012, Empowered Ideas was one of several Triangle area organizations that we're recognized by the North Carolina National Guard for our efforts and contributions in assisting them plan, organize and execute their first ever Asian-American Diversity in Leadership and Inclusion event in Raleigh, NC.
Since early April of this year, the Empowered Ideas team has contributed numerous hours and resources to ensuring the success of the Asian-American diversity event. Our passion for supporting diversity and leadership within the Triangle, fueled our desire to assist the National Guard in any way we could.
Thursday, June 7th was a historic day for every Asian-American in North Carolina, as the North Carolina National Guard held a long overdue cultural diversity event in honor of all Asian-Americans in the Triangle.
The event was held at the new multi-million dollar Joint Forces Headquarters (JFHQ) in Raleigh, NC and was supported by the NC State Highway Patrol, NC Emergency Management, Empowered Ideas, The Chefs Academy, Bane Ice Designs, Hands On Health Massage Therapy & Wellness, the Triangle Area Chinese American Society (TACAS), the RTP Chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) and the Triangle Association of Black Journalists (TABJ).
It was truly a pleasure working alongside the men and women of the Army National Guard, including members from the various supporting organizations, and we're deeply honored by this recognition.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 (Raleigh, NC) — Empowered Ideas Co-Founder & Managing Partner, James C. Wong, had the honor of being invited as a guest speaker on the topic of Social Media for UNC TV's Black Issues Forum.
James Wong has been a life-long supporter of diversity in leadership and knowledge in North Carolina, even accepting his now second term position as the Marketing Chair for the Triangle Association of Black Journalists (TABJ).
On Saturday, May 19th, the Women's Power Networking (WPN) group hosted the Business Alliance Rally (#WPNBAR) at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC.
"Women’s Power Networking is dedicated to enabling professional women to achieve their highest potential by fostering a stimulating environment where they can form relationships, build alliances, share knowledge and provide support to one another. WPN celebrates the concept of womanhood and its outpouring of compassion, goodwill and encouragement. — www.WomensPowerNetworking.com"
Empowered Ideas' co-founder, James Wong, was invited to participate on a "Meet the Media" panel — representing the field of digital marketing, communications and social media.
Fellow Distinguished Panelists Included:
- Matt Donegan — General Sales Manager, Fox 50 (TV)
- Barbara Petty — Owner/publisher, Boom! Magazine (Print)
- Alex McTighe — National Sales Manager, Curtis Media Group (Radio)
- Bill Ammermann — Sales & Marketing Manager, WRAL.com (TV/FM/Online)
- James Wong — Co-Founder/Managing Partner, Empowered Ideas (Digital Marketing)
Congratulations to Virginia Lynne Johnson for receiving the Addiction Professionals of North Carolina (APNC) Art-of-Prevention Award at the 2011 APNC Spring Conference!
Awards luncheon video from the 2011 Addiction Professionals of North Carolina (APNC)
Spring Conference in Asheville, NC on April 21st, 2011.
Congratulations to all of the APNC awards recipients!
For more information about APNC, please visit their website at:
http://www.APNC.org
