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Have you heard of South African artist Simphiwe Ndzube? Well, what are you waiting for? Check out his art through our community partner GalleryPlatform.LA and read more about his story, at #ReachFurther: bit.ly/RFAgnesNdzube Pictured here is Waiting for Mlungu, 2017. (Photo credit): Courtesy of the artist, CC Foundation and Nicodim Gallery #EWBArt #ReachFurther #simphiwendzube

Racial justice and equality have always been tied to economic disparity. Now more than ever, businesses have the power to help bring about change by uplifting Black communities. Find out how at #reachfurther.

Do you enjoy animated films? Peek into the creative process of Pearl Studio Animation’s Abominable and see how director Jill Culton grounded a yeti’s journey across China in cultural authenticity, at #ReachFurther. #InternationalAnimationDay #EWBEntertainment #CulturalExchange

Despite the pandemic, the 16th Chinese American Film Festival (CAFF) and Chinese American TV Festival will be celebrating the best in entertainment from the U.S. and China next month. The announcement was made by festival chairman James Su, who added that all activities will be safely held virtually. We have been supporting CAFF since it started and we will be toasting this year’s winners at the Golden Angel Award Ceremony on Nov. 8th. Visit www.cafilmfestival.com for more details.

Building bridges with the communities where we do business, at the 11th Annual Friends of St. Francis Event. For more than 20 years, (East West Bank) has helped to increase the supply of affordable housing, says Elvira Valenzuela, Board Chair at St. Francis Center and our Vice President, Government and Private Client Services Manager. Watch the event here: https://youtu.be/ypukxSMKQkQ

Can you benefit from the coming California Rebuilding Fund? Find details on the loan and how to prepare an application to get your #smallbusiness some much-needed capital, at #ReachFurther. #EWBiz #CaliforniaRebuildingFund #PaycheckProtectionProgram

How does talent translate to inclusivity? Here’s some advice from our #smallbiz client MasterWord that sounds good in any language. Read more about this global company’s rise from local to global. #ReachFurther #MondayMotivation http://bit.ly/2oMCCME

Don’t Mess With Me is a mural by Jas Charanjiva - Street Artist as a demand for change after a 2012 Delhi gang rape. Raised in Northern California and influenced by San Francisco’s Mission District murals, Charanjiva uses her art in support of global feminist movements. Find out how you can take a closer look at the Asian Art Museum once the East West Bank Art Terrace opens in 2021: https://exhibitions.asianart.org//east-west-bank-art-terr/ #EWBArtTerrace #JasCharanjiva #FineArtFriday

Hear the story of South African artist Simphiwe Ndzube! Our resident art aficionado Agnes Lew, Senior Vice President and Head of Private Banking, gets to know him, at #ReachFurther: bit.ly/RFAgnesNdzube Pictured here is The Orator (2018), made with acrylic, spray paint, resin, collage and found objects on linen. #EWBart #SimphiweNdzube #TheOrator

Even in cooking, aged wine helps bring out an elegant aftertaste. Read how resident foodie Clarissa Wei learned this while making her own Shaoxing Wine Chicken recipe. Have a taste at #ReachFurther: https://bit.ly/3jnxo0a

Providing impactful multicultural #earlylearning and family support services in Seattle since 1978, the Denise Louie Education Center has helped prepare thousands of children for success in kindergarten and beyond. This year’s virtual fundraising event shared stories of alumni giving back to the community during the pandemic. Watch the highlights here: https://youtu.be/NKOBREZn1EU #earlychildhoodeducation #DLECAuction2020

Ready to vote? Remember to mail in your vote-by-mail ballots, or drop them off at an official ballot box or polling place, by November 3rd. Look up your nearest official ballot box, at www.vote.org. #EWBCommunity #CivicEngagement #Vote2020

Is a member of your team under quarantine? See how your business could qualify for fully refundable tax credits under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Get details at #ReachFurther: https://www.eastwestbank.com//COVID-19-Tax-Relief-How-to-M #FFCRA #EWBiz #TaxCredits

Coronavirus definitely affected our bottom line, says Wei-Tian Hao, co-owner of Chanpontei, a ramen restaurant in Hawaii. Hao is one of many #businessowners negatively impacted by the pandemic. See how he adjusted his business plan, and find tips for rebuilding your business, at #ReachFurther. #EWBiz #BusinessPlan #SBALoans

Noodle World Founder and CEO John Mekpongsatorn dishes out a #smallbiz tip for #Mondaymotivation. Read about how he expanded his business to reach more people at #ReachFurther: https://goo.gl/n4RHk6. #beyourownboss #EWBiz