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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What's the difference between SingaporeConnect and the Singapore Global Network?
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SingaporeConnect (SGC, SGConnect) is a registered non-profit public benefit corporation in California, USA, pending IRS 501(c)(4) tax-exempt status (EIN: 37-2180560). We serve to help Singaporeans and friends staying in our San Francisco Bay Area to connect over social and professional events, from potlucks, to cultural and sports festivals, networking mixers and workshops, recreational activities and family-oriented gatherings. We have also partnered with other Singaporean-oriented clubs and associations within the US, including Austin, Boston, Des Moines, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Portland, Seattle, and New York City, to hold events.
Singapore Global Network (SGN) is a Singapore Government agency, part of the Economic Development Board (EDB) of Singapore. Singapore Global Network operates worldwide.
Singapore Global Network (SGN) is a Singapore Government agency, part of the Economic Development Board (EDB) of Singapore. Singapore Global Network operates worldwide.
What are the ways to connect with SingaporeConnect (SGC)?
Channel
Usage
Join to receive emails of SGC's events and significant news
Join to post within our group and see photo albums of past events
For SGC to post announcements of events and significant news
Videos of past events, trailers of future events
Join to receive announcements of future events
Join to receive announcements of future events
Join to receive announcements of future events
For SGC to post announcements of events and significant news
How is SingaporeConnect funded?
SingaporeConnect is funded by ticket sales at events and donations from individual, corporate, and governmental sponsors.
SGN, one of SGC's sponsors, is part of the Singapore Government, an agency within the Economic Development Board, under the Ministry of Trade and Industry. This is their main home page, and you may contact a SGN representative to learn more about what they do and how they can partner with you.
SGN, one of SGC's sponsors, is part of the Singapore Government, an agency within the Economic Development Board, under the Ministry of Trade and Industry. This is their main home page, and you may contact a SGN representative to learn more about what they do and how they can partner with you.
When some events, ask me during registration to join SGN, what's that about?
They would like to give you these benefits:
Access to 130,000+ strong network
Industry insights and guides
Exclusive membership perks
Invitations to professional and social networking events
Essentially to receive targeted emails of future SGN events relevant to you.
Access to 130,000+ strong network
Industry insights and guides
Exclusive membership perks
Invitations to professional and social networking events
Essentially to receive targeted emails of future SGN events relevant to you.
Do I have to join SGN to register an event?
If we have events that are sponsored in part by SGN, our registration flow will allow you to join SGN to enjoy the sponsorship, i.e. two ticket levels, one inclusive of sponsorship perks, and one which will allow you to attend an event without joining SGN. For more information about joining SGN, please review this document.
How can I send payment to SingaporeConnect?
Our payment address for checks is:
SingaporeConnect
2108 N St #7593
Sacramento, CA 95816
USA
Phone no: (408) 601-0310
Our payment email for Zelle is:
[email protected]
QR code to pay via Zelle from your mobile phone banking app.
SingaporeConnect
2108 N St #7593
Sacramento, CA 95816
USA
Phone no: (408) 601-0310
Our payment email for Zelle is:
[email protected]
QR code to pay via Zelle from your mobile phone banking app.
I see a mix of American and British English spelling used by SingaporeConnect. Why's that?
SingaporeConnect is a cross-cultural organisation that operates primarily in the US and bridges with Singapore extensively.
In Singapore, the use of British or UK English for spelling English words is standard and in common use. Singapore culture in our view readily takes in global influences, including American, Chinese, Indian, and more, and Singaporeans strive to adapt and be flexible in all parts of the world, while maintaining our own unique identity. A term Singaporeans sometimes use to describe this is the ability to "code-switch", to be able to switch accents, language, and formats as appropriate to the local context.
In the case for SingaporeConnect, we do the same, operating with this concept of a mix, bringing in aspects of Singapore culture where relevant, and fitting in with the American environment where appropriate. This may include having, for example, Singaporean food and entertainment at our events, and speaking at times in either Singapore-accented English, or even Singlish, a unique blend of English that includes many phrases from the diverse set of languages spoken in Singapore.
Where confusion or practicality would reign, we defer to operating with the US regional time and date format, the US currency, and of course, to be in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations specific to the locality of our operations and events.
For spelling words, we are fine with doing a mix, as in our view it does not introduce confusion, yet pays homage to our heritage, which is why you may see this mix in our communication and materials.
In Singapore, the use of British or UK English for spelling English words is standard and in common use. Singapore culture in our view readily takes in global influences, including American, Chinese, Indian, and more, and Singaporeans strive to adapt and be flexible in all parts of the world, while maintaining our own unique identity. A term Singaporeans sometimes use to describe this is the ability to "code-switch", to be able to switch accents, language, and formats as appropriate to the local context.
In the case for SingaporeConnect, we do the same, operating with this concept of a mix, bringing in aspects of Singapore culture where relevant, and fitting in with the American environment where appropriate. This may include having, for example, Singaporean food and entertainment at our events, and speaking at times in either Singapore-accented English, or even Singlish, a unique blend of English that includes many phrases from the diverse set of languages spoken in Singapore.
Where confusion or practicality would reign, we defer to operating with the US regional time and date format, the US currency, and of course, to be in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations specific to the locality of our operations and events.
For spelling words, we are fine with doing a mix, as in our view it does not introduce confusion, yet pays homage to our heritage, which is why you may see this mix in our communication and materials.
