ADVISORY, Aug. 19, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
What: Jeff Chin, Chief Executive Officer of Ascend (National Asian American Society of Accountants), will preside over the NASDAQ Opening Bell. Where: NASDAQ MarketSite - 4 Times Square - 43rd & Broadway - Broadcast Studio When: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. EDT Contacts: Vanessa G. Manzano (212) 248-4888 Vanessa.Manzano@naasa.org NASDAQ MarketSite: Robert Madden 646.441.5045 Robert.Madden@NASDAQOMX.com
Feed Information:
The opening bell is available from 9:20 a.m. to 9:35 a.m. on Galaxy 28 C/9, downlink frequency 3880 horizontal. The feed can also be found on Waterfront fiber 1623. If you have any questions, please contact Robert Madden at (646) 441-5045.
Radio Feed:
An audio transmission of the opening bell is also available from 9:20 a.m. to 9:35 a.m. on uplink IA6 C band / transponder 24, downlink frequency 4180 horizontal. The feed can be found on Waterfront fiber 1623 as well.
Webcast:
A live webcast of the NASDAQ Opening Bell will be available at: http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/marketsite_about.stm.
Photos:
To obtain a hi-resolution photograph of the Market Open, please go to http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/marketsite_events.stm and click on the market open of your choice.
About Ascend (National Asian American Society of Accountants):
The National Asian American Society of Accountants (NAASA; formerly known as Asian American Society of CPAs) is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization established in 2005. NAASA aims to be the premier professional association for enhancing the presence and influence of Asian Americans in the accounting and finance professions.
NAASA was founded as a resource for Asian American accountants, finance professionals, students and associate members to cultivate the growth of accounting and finance knowledge, and to advance business development opportunities. NAASA also will serve the public and our communities by disseminating information on accountancy and finance, by fostering the study of accountancy and finance in universities, and by promoting the highest standards of professional ethics.
Mission Statement
The mission of the National Asian American Society of Accountants is to continuously influence and encourage the development of accounting professionals, finance professionals and students while serving as a collective voice for the Asian and Pacific Islander communities in the field of accounting and finance.
Vision
NAASA's vision is to be the premier professional association for enhancing the presence and influence of Asian Americans in the accounting and finance professions.