Executive Summary: for Silicon Valley Heritage Expo

• Nearly 5,000 people are expected to attend this 1-day festival in Downtown San Jose, the heart of Silicon Valley.

• Attendees will be exposed to the different cultures that make up Silicon Valley, through Food, Dance, Arts & Crafts along with messages promoting togetherness and unity through diversity.

• Tents or pavilions for kids, health, technology, history and more will make up much of the space along with Vendors recruited by the ethnic Chambers of Commerce (currently the Hispanic, Filipino, Vietnamese, Chinese and Black Chambers)

• This All-day 12noon – 8pm event will be FREE for many to attend but also will serve as a fundraiser for the ethnic chambers.

• Entertainment, local and nationally known artist plan to perform, along with

fashion and cultural performances highlighting the best of each culture.

• Attendees from around the Bay Area and possibly from other states may attend this soon to be “signature” event of San Jose and Silicon Valley.

• Volunteer opportunities available now (before event and day of event)

• Come, share the word and support local artists and local talent at this familyfriendly, unlimited networking opportunities and career development festival having something for everyone.