Business: Chinese American Women in Action
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Chinese American Women in Action-CAWA and Naperville Bank &Trust/Wintrust will host a free event to commemorate the release of the Anna May Wong Quarter, and celebrate the Chinese New Year, from 11AM-12:30PM on Saturday, January 28, at Naperville Bank & Trust, Fort Hill Branch, and will include refreshments and cultural entertainment.
“We are proud to partner with Naperville Bank & Trust to celebrate the first U. S. currency featuring an Asian American. Wong’s fight for fairness and representation continues to inspire us all, ” said Nancy Chen, President of Chinese American Women in Action.
The Anna May Wong Quarter is the fifth coin in the American Women Quarters™ Program. Wong was the first Chinese American film star in Hollywood. She appeared in more than 60 movies, including silent films and one of the first movies made in Technicolor. Wong was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960.
“As a community bank, we are committed to celebrating our diverse cultures,” said Tom Miers, Market President, Naperville Bank & Trust. “We are proud to join Chinese American Women in Action in saluting Anna May Wong and commemorating the Year of the Rabbit. To register call (630) 615-2505.
Spotlight on Business Success is sponsored by Naperville Bank & Trust, serving Naperville with three locations, 555 Fort Hill Dr., 1205 S. Naper Blvd. and 5 S. Washington in the historic downtown post office. For more info, visit www.banknaperville.com.
