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I am honored that many Chinese and Taiwanese immigrants looking to
launch their own businesses in my community consider me a mentor. In

addition to counsel, I am often able to provide seed money as an
investment for their future as well as mine. More important, the business
connections and relationships forged through mentoring have been
steadfast and very worthwhile, literally opening many new and profitable
doors and windows.

When I was asked to join the Board of Directors for the Queensborough
Community College (QCC) Fund, I jumped at the chance. In that capacity,
I am able to influence and advise, among other things, QCC’s Port of Entry
Program, which helps immigrant students assimilate into the American

academic and business world more effectively. Several QCC graduates of
this program have worked with Crystal over the years. Crystal recently
established a $250,000 scholarship endowment fund for the QCC Port of
Entry Program to ensure its continued success, and I look forward to

bringing many future graduates on board at Crystal.

My parents were right. Remembering my roots has proved to be sage
business advice, for what I give, I receive many-fold in return. I am
certain that remembering old roots has made putting down new roots here

in America all the more meaningful and more successful.

Remember your roots