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An
Investment Forum: “Changzhou Meets the Midwest” and a Dinner Reception (By
Invitation Only)
It is my pleasure, on behalf of the Changzhou Municipal Government and the
Board of Directors of US-China Chamber of Commerce, to invite you to An
Investment Forum: “Changzhou Meets the Midwest” and a Dinner Reception
in Honor of the Visiting Delegation from Changzhou Municipal Government.
This high level delegation will be led by The Honorable Fan Yanqing,
Secretary, Changzhou CPC Committee, the most senior leader and The
Honorable Han Jiuyun, Vice Mayor of Changzhou.
This exceptional event is to be held at the Swissotel Chicago, 323 East
Wacker Drive, Chicago, from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, on Tuesday, May 6, 2008. This event is by invitation only. The Delegation will consist of
over 20 members including some of the most prominent business and
political leaders in China.
Changzhou is located in the center of the Yangtze River Delta and the
southern part of Jiangsu Province. Halfway between Shanghai and Nanjing,
Changzhou and its neighboring cities, Suzhou and Wuxi, this area
represents the most developed region in Jiangsu Province. As a cultural
city with a history of 2,500 years in south of the Yangtze River,
Changzhou is now covering an area of 4,375 square kilometers and has a
population of 3.8 million people.
Changzhou is noted for its economic and cultural prosperity and social
development. In 2007, its GDP reached RMB 188 billion (US$26 billion) with
a GDP per capita of US$7,000. According to Forbes, Changzhou ranks No.11
among the Best Commercial Cities in China in 2007. Similarly, it ranks
No.7 in the Nationwide Innovation Environment Campaign among the cities in
China.
Changzhou has five key industries, which include a modern manufacture
industry, an electronic and IT industry, a new material, new energy &
environmental protection industry, and a bio-pharmaceutical industry.
There are more than 5,500 foreign companies in Changzhou,
which include some of the Fortune 500 companies such as GE, Texas
Instruments, Goodyear; Saint-Gobain, Veolia Waters, and Auchan from
France; Bosch, Man Turbo and Metro from Germany; Hitachi, Toshiba,
Komatsu, Denso, Bridgestone and Nippon Steel from Japan; and Hyundai Heavy
Industry from the Republic of Korea.
Changzhou boasts an excellent education system and scientific research
institutes, enjoys the reputation of “the ancient community of scholarship
and modern metropolis of innovation”. As the earliest and largest
vocational training center in China, Changzhou Science and Education Town,
has 80,000 students whose majors are mechanical, electronic, software, and
chemical engineering, accounting, management, and foreign languages.
The Delegation has a very busy agenda in the US, and we deeply appreciate
that they take the time to come to Chicago to get acquainted with the
business community. In addition to the Delegation, a number of US
companies including GE Medical and Peoria Tube Forming Corp. will also
join in the program to share their first hand experience in doing business
in that part of the world.
I hope that you will come to join me on this special occasion, and if
anything I can do, please do not hesitate to contact me at 312-368-9030.
Without a doubt, I would consider it a personal privilege if I would be
contacted to that effect.
Please RSVP as soon as possible but before or on Friday, May 2.
Siva Yam,
CPA, CFA
President
U.S.-China
Chamber of Commerce
• Cross Cultural And Language Training
Workshop
This very popular workshop will be held at
the Union League Club of Chicago in Chicago on April 30, Wednesday.
The workshop will be updated and revised. Confirmed instructors include
Siva Yam, CPA, CFA; Dr. Rick Mao, Dean at Elgin Community College; Andy
Rice, Senior Vice President, The Jordan Company and a Director of USCCC;
and Ed Wadja, Senior Vice President, Oshkosh Specialty Vehicle.
Although trade and investment activities between the US and China have
increased substantially and many US businessmen have traveled to China
regularly, it seems that cultural gap continues to exist and has hardly
been narrowed. Many executives believe that they know both cultures well;
however, this may prove otherwise when it comes to negotiation and
management of a business in China. Culture is dynamic, intangible, but yet
essential in conducting successful cross border transactions.
Everyone’s experience is unique, and this workshop will look at the
Chinese culture from different angles but on a common foundation.
Additional information will become available shortly.
The China of today is arguably only 30
years old as it traces its modern root to the country’s economic reform
started in 1978. And yet, for a country that has once dominated the world
with over 3,500 years of history, it is important that we understand how
Chinese tradition interacts with its modern economic oriented culture.
Consultants say that guanxi
(relationship) is everything in China and that they are the right people
to help you build relationships. The reality is that if you walk into
China with $100 million in cash, you will have the relationships
overnight. Despite all the lip service paid to long term relationships, if
money is not flowing into a new relationship within a reasonable period of
time, most of the relationships will dissipate. Ironically, without the
right relationships, most foreign companies will tend to have more
difficulty in succeeding in China.
This highly condensed one day program
will guide you through the historical development of China, give you the
essential tips of building relationships in China, and examine the reality
of business practice in China. The program will also introduce you to the
basic Chinese language including both spoken and written, which can be
very useful in making a trip to China. Further, in a country where
symbolism is paramount, poor mannerism and protocol will make negotiation
difficult. Accordingly, this program will address those issues and give
some insider tips how to avoid and handle embarrassing situations.
Further information will become available
shortly. As spaces are very limited, please register at your earliest
convenience.
• Setting Up
And Operating A Business in China
Workshop
On April 29, Tuesday we will conduct a
workshop in helping US companies to set up and managing a business in
China. This workshop is built on a very successful program: “Setting
Up Operations in China” that was held a couple of years ago and will
strive to provide the corporate executives with tools and tips in
evaluating various options in setting up operations in China, selecting
sites, structuring the deals, and most importantly implementing a winning
strategy. Many US companies spend an enormous number of hours and
resources in designing exotic, complicated corporate structures for simple
operations in China. Some spend tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars
in upfront expenses for an investment of only a million dollars or so. The
set up cost (excluding travel expenses) alone accounts for 10-20% of the
investment. Further, in implementing the strategy, many companies lack an
in-depth understanding of the culture and business practice in China. Most
of them get a distorted view and are unable to control cost, generate
revenues, and collect receivables. Instructors for this workshop will come
from various industries with varied experiences in doing business in
China. Through a highly interactive one day workshop, both instructors
and attendees will share their own experience and learn from one another.
It is important that the initial setup of
a business in China has to be correct since it will have a long term
impact on the corporation. Although the ever-changing laws and regulations
have now made it easier to set up or acquire a business in China, a few
missteps will make the process lengthy, burdensome, and costly.
The Workshop will not only deal with the
mechanics in setting up operations in China but also address the human
aspect of such engagement. Getting work done is more than just filing the
papers correctly.
Once a business is set up, it is
essential that the management has a system to run and monitor the
operation. There are subtle differences between the two countries in
culture, business practice, and commercial and social constraints. Failure
to recognize the differences will make the operations less successful.
This workshop will give an overview of some of the common misconceptions
about operating a business in China and simultaneously give the
participants practical advice to this effect.
• Trade Delegation to Canton Fair (China Import
And Export Fair).
Last year, we have signed an
Agreement with The Honorable Wang Junwen, Vice President of China Import
and Export Fair, for our cooperation. We are in the process of forming
a delegation to attend the 102nd Session of China Import and Export Fair
from April 15 to 20. The purpose is to showcase American products and
technologies to help our members and US companies to export to China. With
one of the world’s largest markets and fastest growing economies, China
now represents one of the fastest growing markets for US products. As
China is keen to narrow the trade gap between the US and China, this will
provide ample opportunities for US companies with good technologies. With
the support of the most senior leaders of the Canton Fair, which include
The Honorable Huang Huahua, Governor of Guangdong and President of China
Export and Import Fair and The Honorable Wang Junwen, USCCC is in a unique
position to help US companies in expanding into the Chinese market. For
those who are interested, please contact Mai Hoang at 312-368-9029 or
maihoang@usccc.org as soon as
possible.
• Business Luncheon: "Toyota's
Transformation from Importer to a Leading Manufacturer in North
America"
On March 17, Monday, in conjunction with The Japan America Society of Chicago, with the support of The Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Chicago and Chicago Asia-Pacific Group, US-China Chamber of Commerce will co-host a luncheon featuring Dennis Cuneo, Esq., Executive Advisor and General Counsel to Toyota Boshouku America. Cost for attending this program is $50 for members and $60 for non-members—lunch is included. It will be held at the Gleacher Center, 450 N. Cityfront Plaza, #621, Chicago, IL 60611.
Mr. Cuneo will discuss Toyota Motor’s strategy in the US. The topic: “Toyota’s Transformation from Importer to a Leading Manufacturer in North America” will prove to be timely as Toyota is now one of the two largest car companies in the world with China emerging as the world’s potentially largest market. Increasing localization has become critically important in the success of sales and marketing. This program will give an insight of why and how Toyota is localizing its operations in the US. Space are limited, please register as soon as possible. A RSVP is hereby enclosed.
- Toyota Agenda
- Toyota Registration Form
• CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION.
On February 12, Tuesday, we shall be celebrating the Year of the Rat in Chicago. A traditional 10 course Chinese dinner will be served. Venue is to be determined. The Honorable Huang Ping, Consul General and other Consuls from the Consulate General of the People’s Republic have been invited, and Dr. Bill Testa, Vice President of the Federal Reserve Bank in Chicago is confirmed to give a review and forecast of the world economy. Invitation will be sent out in the second week of January 2008. As spaces are extremely limited, please register as soon as possible.
Download Invitation and RSVP Form
• Executive Briefing for the China International Industry Fair. Janurary 18, 2008, Chicago
It is my pleasure, on behalf of the Shanghai Foreign Economic Relation & Trade Commission, The Consulate General of the PRC in Chicago, and US-China Chamber of Commerce to invite you to an Executive Briefing for the Visiting Delegation led by Wang Qingjiang, Division Chief of the Trade Promotion Division of the Commission for the China International Industry Fair. This event will be held on January 18, Friday, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Mid America Club in Chicago. This event is
BY INVITATION ONLY. I hope that you will join us on this special occasion. We look forward to seeing you on January 18. Spaces are limited to only 20 participants. Please accept our late invitation, and RSVP at your earliest convenience by contacting our office at (312) 368-9911.
• China International Auto Parts Expo, China-U.S. Auto Parts Economic & Trade Forum. November 29 to December 1, 2007. Beijing, China.
• Eighth Annual US-China Trade Conference. October 25th and 26th, 2007. Chicago.
• Cross Cultural and Language Training Workshop. Monday. September 10, 2007, Chicago.
• China Import and Export Fair: An Investment Forum and Dinner Reception. September 12, 2007. Chicago
It is my pleasure to invite you to our popular Cross Cultural and
Language Workshop, which is to be held on Monday, September 10th, Monday,
from 9:00 am to 5:15 pm at the Union League Club of Chicago. The cost for
attending is $495 including breakfast, lunch, coffee breaks and conference
materials.
Consultants say that guanxi (relationship) is everything in China and that
they are the right people to help you build relationships. The reality is
if you walk into China with $100 million in cash, you will have the
relationships overnight. Despite all the lip service paid to long term
relationships, if money is not flowing into a new relationship within a
reasonable period of time, most of the relationship will dissipate.
Ironically, without the right relationships, most foreign companies will
tend to have a smaller chance to succeed in China. This popular Cross
Cultural and Language Workshop has been revised to discuss some of the
common misconceptions of conducting business in China. The highly
condensed one day program will guide you through the historical
development of China, give you the essential tips of making your business
partners in China feel comfortable of doing business with you, and examine
the reality of business practice in China. A session on the dos and don’ts
in trading with China is added, and real life examples will be used for
discussion purposes. The program will also introduce you to the basic
Chinese language including both spoken and written. This session will not
drill on the mechanics of pronunciations, which we will design a separate
program on learning Chinese if there is a demand. However, some of the
essential words and phrases such as “ganbei” (干杯) – cheers/bottoms up,
”pengyou, buyao kaide taikuai, anquan diyi” (朋友,不要开得太快,安全第一) – friend,
please don’t drive too fast, safety first and etc. will be taught during
this exercise.
Although we understand that learning a culture will take time; however, we
believe that this workshop will give you the tools to avoid some of the
common mistakes that may have a negative impact on your business
activities in China. A program is hereby attached. Please RSVP at your
earliest convenience but no later than Friday, September 7th. We look
forward to seeing you and to have a successful workshop. Meanwhile, if you
have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 312-368-9030.
THIRD MIDWEST MANUFACTURERS’
CONFERENCE ON CHINA SERIES. June 28th, 2007 Chicago.
“How Do Midwest Manufacturers Turn Challenges into Opportunities?”
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Timeliness: China has reported unprecedented record trade surplus. Despite
a concerted effort to reverse the trend, it seems that China is on the way
to report another record year. With an unstoppable economic growth and
continued unchecked capital expansion in China, it seems that there is a
perpetual increase in energy and raw material cost. Midwest manufacturers
face not only challenges from overseas competition but also rising energy
and raw material cost complicated by the inability to pass the cost
increase to their customers.
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Practicality: All speakers are practitioners primarily from the
manufacturing sectors. They have experienced the same challengers, and
many of them have turned those challenges into opportunities.
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Uniqueness and Highly Focused: The Conference emphasizes on actual case
study. Participants and speakers are highly selected primarily from the
Midwest manufacturing sector.
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Objectivity: The program addresses various relevant issues from different
angles and fosters unbiased, neutral, to the point discussions. All
speakers are encouraged to share their first hand experience and express
their own opinions.
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Solution Oriented: There are many answers to a single question. While the
Conference does not purport to provide a solution to some of the
challenges that Midwest manufacturers are facing, the Conference strives
to provide insiders’ insight on what possible solutions are available.
Cross Cultural and Language Training Workshop.
May 10, 2007, Thursday,
Chicago
· Successful
business transactions require mutual trust and the willingness of
both parties to accommodate each other’s commercial needs in light
of the specific social, legal, and cultural constraints under the
specific circumstances of the transactions. USCCC cross-cultural
training programs in the US introduces to the American businessmen
the social and cultural elements in doing business in China. While
we understand that learning a culture will take time and an
concerted effort, the program is designed to focus on the macro
aspects as well as minute details in certain critical aspects of the
dos and don’ts of dealing with the Chinese. The macro aspect of the
program will give participants an overview of the building blocks of
the Chinese culture, on which, they can deepen their understanding
of the culture quickly. The micro aspect will give participants a
hands-on tool, with which, they will avoid unnecessary mistakes and
create goodwill with their Chinese counterparts. In addition, the
program will introduce basic Putonghua and frequently used words and
phrases in doing business in China.
· Through
a series of highly interactive class sessions, participants will
learn how to identify the cross-cultural factors that can lead to
faux pas and misunderstandings. They will have a chance to practice
certain business protocol such as presenting business cards, dining,
drinking, conversing, and others.
· After
attending a USCCC cross cultural seminar, participants will:
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Have a better understanding of the values, behaviors and attitudes
encountered in China, and the impact of such values have on their
business.
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Be equipped to choose the right techniques for dealing with cultural
and business issues effectively.
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Enhance their ability to interact with people from China socially
and professionally to build a trusting relationship which is
essential to the success of conducting business.
Seventh Annual US-China Trade
Conference, Chicago, November 9-10, 2006.
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Critical time. Growing at 11.3% annually in the second quarter of
2006, China’s economy accelerated at its fastest in more than a
decade. The surge in its economic growth was primarily a result of
trade record trade surplus and continued investments in fixed
assets. While it is unclear whether the current growth is
sustainable, it is clear that China, which will likely account for
10% of the world trade in 2007, has become a manufacturing center as
well as a potential market for US goods. US companies continue
facing the dilemma: “Is China a Threat or an Opportunity?”
·
US
Companies are in Crossroads. Most Fortune 500 Firms have been in
China for many years. The advent of technologies, in particular,
internet, which have made radical redistribution of production
across the globe, are forcing many small to medium sized companies
to venture into a business world that is dramatically different from
theirs with unknowns, uncertainties, and anxiety.
·
5th
Year into WTO. 2006 marks the 5th Anniversary of
China’s admission to the WTO. As China continues to pursue an open
economy, its ever-changing regulations, practice, and business
culture pose unique challenges for US companies that are seeking to
conduct successful business ventures in China.
·
Unique Design. There is no specific rule in conducting successful
US-China trades; this Conference will address various relevant
issues from a wide variety of angles. This event consists of both
technical analysis and actual case studies.
US-China Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, non-political,
independent organization supported primarily by small to medium
sized corporations with no government support. Over 90% of our
members are US companies, and most of our constituents are
manufacturers. We have worked with them in addressing various issues
regarding US-China trade and investment activities to help them to
stay competitive. I sincerely hope that you will join us on this
exceptional occasion. Spaces are limited; please register as soon as
possible ($545 and discounts are offered under certain
circumstances.) If you have any questions regarding this Conference
or any suggestions, I would consider it a personal privilege if you
would contact me at 312-368-9911 or
sivayam@usccc.org (website:
www.usccc.org) at your
convenience.
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Shangri-La Hotel Reception
USCCC co-hosted a Leadership Lunch and Executive Briefing with
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts at the Mid America Club on June 5,
2006. Mr. Martin F. Waechter, Director of Marketing along with
General Managers from various Shangri-La properties in Asia joined
in this exceptional event to get acquainted with USCCC members and
guests. During the reception, Shangri-la announced that together
with the developer, Teng & Associates, Inc., they will open a
Shangri-La Hotel in Chicago in 2008. Mr. Waechter also discussed
the current development of China as well as Shangri-La’s strategies
in the 21st Century. To illustrate the growth in China, he pointed
out that in 2020, 250 cities in China will have a population of over
a million A copy of Mr. Waechter’s speech can be obtained at http://usccc.org/main/speech/Shangri-la.htm
Lunch in Honor of Nanjing Delegation
On July 9, 2006, USCCC co-hosted a Leadership Lunch with The
People’s Government of Nanjing in honor of a delegation led by the
Honorable Jin Daoqiang, Vice Mayor. Nanjing is the capital of
Jiangsu Province and is site, in which, Ford Motor is building its
second plant in China. In addition, according to various reports,
Nanjing Auto, which has recently acquired MG Rover, will build an
auto plant in Oklahoma. USCCC plans to lead a delegation
primarily of US auto parts suppliers at the invitation of Party
Secretary Luo Zhijun, the most senior leader in Nanjing, in fourth
quarter of 2006 or first quarter of 2007. For those who are
interested in participating in the delegation, please contact Mai
Hoang at 312-368-9029.
Cross Cultural and Language Training Workshop. March 16, Thursday,
Chicago
(Register Cross Cultural and
Language Training Workshop Here)
• Topics: A Brief History of China; The Lay
of Land; Structure of Chinese Government; Ethnics and
Religions; A General View of the Culture;
Protocol; Dos and Don’ts; Art of Gift Giving;
Introduction to Chinese written and spoken
language; Practicing Puotonhua; Protocol; Living in
China and Culture Shock (Subject to Changes)
• Instructors: Siva Yam, CPA, CFA, President
of USCCC; Dr. Rick Mao, Dean Elgin Community
College; John Clark, President, Alliant Energy
(China).
• Fees: $395 (members); $495 (non-members)
• Detailed Agenda and Registration Form will
be Available on February 15.
China-US Business Forum. February 14 & 15, Tuesday & Wednesday, Beijing
A small delegation from US-China Chamber of
Commerce will attend this two days conference in
Beijing. The event is organized by the China General Chamber of Commerce
and the People’s
Daily. The Conference fee is $500 excluding lodging and transportation.
For those who are
interested, please contact our office as soon as possible. Subject to the
number of delegation and
confirmation, a private meeting with a very senior leader might be
arranged.
Ningbo Portman Plaza Grand Opening, February 25, Saturday, Ningbo,
Zhejiang
We will lead a small delegation to attend the
Grand Opening Ceremony of Ningbo Portman Plaza,
an ultra luxury hotel/commercial/residential complex designed by an
affiliate of the renown American architect, Jack Portman. It is
anticipated that over 1,000 guests will be attending. For those who are
interested, please contact our office as soon as possible.
Annual Chinese New Year Dinner
Reception. February 9, Thursday, Chicago
A dinner reception in celebration of the Year of the Dog was held on
February 9, 2006, Thursday from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the House of
Fortune Restaurant in Chinatown, Chicago. We are grateful that
Consul General and Mrs. Xu Jinzhong, Deputy Consul General Tang
Ying, along with other consuls were joining us on this very popular
event. In addition, Dr. William Testa, VP at the Federal Reserve
Bank returned to comment on the outlook of the economy.
Sixth Annual US-China Trade Conference, Chicago, November 10-11, 2005.
See the details and registration Form from
here
On behalf of the whole organization of United States of
America-China Chamber of Commerce I am pleased to invite you to our
Sixth Annual US-China Trade Conference, which is to be held on
November 10 and 11 in Chicago
The timing of this event is crucial as most US companies,
particularly manufacturers, are facing unprecedented challenges both
domestically and internationally. While there is sign that the US
economy is rebounding, we are also experiencing an unstoppable
increase in raw material cost, to some extent driven by the energy
price; continual excess capacity in certain industries, particularly
those in the commodity type products; persistent price pressure from
consumers and customers who demand for better quality products but
yet are looking for lower prices; and increasing hostile
international trade environment coupled with uncertain state of the
world. Although this Conference does not purport to offer a
solution, it will address those issues from a variety of angles by a
number of practitioners who are in the arena dealing with those
challenges day in and day out.
US-China trade, unavoidably, has become a critical factor in
determining how we can stay competitive in this global economy. This
Conference, specifically, is structured to help us objectively look
at various strategies and to give corporate executives an
opportunity to meet in one place to share their experiences.
US-China Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, non-political,
independent organization supported primarily by small to medium
sized corporations with no government support. Over 90% of our
members are US companies, and most of our constituents are
manufacturers. We have worked with them in addressing various issues
regarding US-China trade and investment activities to help them to
stay competitive. I sincerely hope that you will join us on this
exceptional occasion. Spaces are limited; please register as soon as
possible ($545 and discounts are offered under certain
circumstances.) If you have any questions regarding this Conference
or any suggestions, I would consider it a personal privilege if you
would contact me at 312-368-9911 or
sivayam@usccc.org (website:
www.usccc.org) at your
convenience.
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Dalian Investment Forum and Cocktail Reception Led by Mayor Xia
Deren on Wednesday, September 21
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BY INVITATION ONLY. For more information, please contact our office
at 312-368-9911 or email to
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Cross Cultural and Language Workshop, August 5, 2005
(See The
Registration From And Conference Details, Chicago)
USCCC cross-cultural training programs help to bridge gaps for
business people who have a need to interact with Chinese, and the
program explores the social, political, economic and cultural
elements necessary to conducting successful cross border business
transactions through a series of highly interactive class sessions.
Participants will learn how to identify the cross-cultural factors
that can lead to faux pas and misunderstandings, and they will learn
the dos and don’ts of doing business in China.
After attending a USCCC cross cultural seminar, participants
will:
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Have a better understanding of the values, behaviors and
attitudes encountered in China, and the impact of such
values have on their business.
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Be equipped to choose the right techniques for dealing with
cultural and business issues effectively.
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SECOND MIDWEST MANUFACTURERS'
CONFERENCE ON CHINA SERIES
"What Have Midwest Manufacturers Done to Stay Competitive in this
Global Market?"
(See The
Registration From And Conference Details, Chicago, July 28, 2005)
It is my pleasure to invite you to our Second Midwest Manufacturers’
Conference, which is to be held on Thursday, July 28 in Chicago
Marriott Downtown. There have been a lot of changes since we hosted
our First Midwest Manufacturers’ Conference. For instance, many of
the provisions contained in the Agreement when China was admitted to
the WTO have been phased in such as the elimination of quota for
textile. China continues to be the fastest growing economy and the
world’s largest construction site. As the only country, arguably in
the history of mankind, that has consistently invested over half of
its GDP in fixed assets primarily in the manufacturing facilities,
China has become a formidable competitor in the world’s arena. Given
the current increasing competition from overseas, many US
manufacturers are forced to evaluate various alternatives to stay
competitive.
The Second Midwest Conference will examine how some of the Midwest
Manufacturers formulate their corporate strategy and how they
implement such strategies. The program will also discuss the common
mistakes that we observe when working with US companies in their
strategy and operations in China. Speakers are all practitioners,
many of them were past attendees of our First Conference who began
incorporating China into their strategy just a few years ago. I hope
that you will take advantage of this extraordinary opportunity to
join us to examine how Midwest Manufacturers can stay competitive.
Information on the program is hereby attached, and I would consider
it a personal privilege if I would be contacted to answer any
questions that you might have. We look forward to a successful
conference.
Registration and Contact Information
• Online: Click here
"Second Midwest Conference
Registration" and complete the form.
• By Mail: Please complete the
attached registration form and return it along with a check
payable to U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce with the appropriate fee
or credit
card information to:
*U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce
*Attention: Second Midwest Conference
*55 West Monroe Street, Suite 630
*Chicago, IL 60603 USA
• By Fax: Complete the
Registration Form with
your credit card information and fax it to:
(312) 368-9922
• By Phone: (312) 368-9911
• E-Mail: E-mail to
info@usccc.org with information
on the
Registration Form.
US-China Automotive Conference. Detroit. June 16, 2005
(See The
Registration From And Conference Details)
It is our pleasure to invite you to the U.S.-China Automotive
Conference Series, which is to be held on June 16, 2005 at the
Marriott Detroit Southfield in Southfield, MI. The one day
conference will feature speakers with on-the-ground experience in
the automotive industry. They will address a variety of topics
including their first-hand experience in dealing with the challenges
posed by the ever increasing globalization as well as the increasing
significance of China. Automobile part suppliers are continually
asked by their customers about their strategies concerning China.
The Conference will focus on various alternative strategies pursued
by US Corporations from actual case studies and solutions
implemented by those manufacturers. The event will also discuss
various operational issues as techniques to successfully cope with
the difficulties manufacturers are facing today.
Registration and Contact Information
• Online: Click
"U.S.-China Automotive Conference
Registration" and complete the form.
• By Mail: Please complete the
attached registration form and return it along with a check
payable to U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce with the appropriate fee
or credit
card information to:
*U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce
*Attention: U.S.-China Automotive Conference
*55 West Monroe Street, Suite 630
*Chicago, IL 60603 USA
• By Fax: Complete the
Registration Form(PDF) with
your credit card information and fax it to:
(312) 368-9922
• By Phone: (312) 368-9911
• E-Mail: E-mail to
info@usccc.org with information
on the Registration Form(PDF).
Hunan Govenor Seminar Invitation.
Chicago. June 14, 2005
It is my pleasure to invite you to an Investment Forum for the
Visiting Business and Government Delegation from Hunan Province Led
by the Honorable Yu Youjun, Executive Vice Governor. The program
will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2005. The Delegation will consist
of 23 members representing some of the most senior governmental and
business leaders in Hunan Province with industries in AUTOMOTIVE,
METAL, FINANCE, MINERALS, AND ENTERTAINMENT. This unusual occasion
will offer US companies and professionals to learn more about the
business opportunities in Hunan as well as to get acquainted with
some of the most important decision makers in that part of the
country. Hunan, the birthplace of Chairman Mao, has a population of
over 63 million and is strategically located in the middle reaches
of the Yangtze River, with the Dongting Lake situated on the north.
It is a very important center for agriculture and minerals. With the
rise of China as a manufacturing center, Hunan has become
industrialized. For instance, Mitsubishi Motors along with other
Fortune 500 corporations have joint ventures in Hunan. Leader of the
Delegation, The Honorable Yu Youjun, is one of the most progressive
political leaders in Asia. Before his current appointment, he was
formerly Mayor of Shenzhen, one of the most economically developed
cities in China. I trust that during his leadership, Hunan’s
industrial development will accelerate, and I urge you to come to
join us to take advantage of the opportunities that could be offered
by Hunan and its leaders. Attendance is by invitation only, and due
to limited spaces, please register as soon as possible.
Click to see the invitation and
registration form
Opening of US-China Chamber of Commerce in Ningbo, Zhejiang.
June 8, 2005
On behalf of the whole organization of US-China Chamber of Commerce,
I have much pleasure in announcing the opening of our Liaison Office
in Ningbo, Zhejiang on June 8, 2005, which will coincide with the
Grand Opening of the 7th Zhejiang Investment & Trade Symposium and
the 4th China International Consumer Goods Fair. With the support of
the government of Yinzhou District, Ningbo, USCCC Liaison Office
will be housed at the Administrative Complex of the Ningbo Mingzhou
Industrial Zone. The Administrative Complex will be equipped with
state of the art meeting facilities including a VIP meeting room, a
theater/auditorium, a number of conference rooms, a gymnasium,
several dining facilities, various government offices including the
tax bureau, licensing offices, and other.
The Office will allow USCCC to better serve its members and the
business community in the areas whereby there have been significant
industrial growth. The region is known for textile, plastics, molds,
precision casting, home appliances, stationeries, and other will
provide USCCC members with ample business opportunities. In addition
to opening its Ningbo office, USCCC is currently evaluating various
options in opening additional offices in various parts of China,
which may include Hangzhou, Zhongshan, Shunde and other.
We would also like to extend invitation to all of you to join us on
the celebration of our office as well as to those two important
trade exhibitions in Ningbo from June 8 to 10. The event will
include private meetings with some of the senior leaders in Zhejiang
and from various parts of the world including Hong Kong, attendance
to the two trade exhibitions, various dinner receptions, a private
cocktail reception hosted by USCCC, and visits to some of the
factories.
For further information, please contact Mai Hoang at 312-368-9029 or
email maihoang@usccc.org.
Siva Yam, CPA, CFA
President
Asia Society Southern California annual Dinner, June 8, 2005
"Asia's Impact on Our Lives"
Wednesday, June 8, 2005 / Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres 6:00 pm
/ Dinner and Program 7:00 pm
Millennium Biltmore Hotel / 506 South Grand Avenue / Los Angeles /
Black-tie optional
Keynote Address: Youjun Yu, Executive Deputy Governor, Hunan
Province
and Former Mayor of Shenzhen
Tianjin & Chicago Business Leaders Economic & Trade Exchange
Symposium
Hosted by Chin a Star Media Corp. & Jerry R. Mitchell and Associates Inc.
April 30, 2005
Attendee:
Tianjin delegation
Chicago PRC Commercial Consul Tian Deyou, Consul Liang Gang and vice
Consul Wang Weijia
Chicago Minority Business Development Council
US-China Chamber of Commerce
Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce
Chinese American Assoc. of Great Chicago
Tianjin Chamber of Commerce
Members of Jerry Mitchell and Associates Inc.
Luncheon in Honor of The Honorable HAN ZHENG, Mayor of Shanghai
on April 5
( Download Registration Form )
It is our pleasure, on behalf of various collaborating
organizations，to invite you to a Luncheon in Honor of The Honorable
Han Zheng, Mayor of Shanghai, which is to be held on April 5, from
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Fairmont Hotel, Chicago, IL. An RSVP
form is hereby attached for your information. As a member of USCCC,
you are eligible to attend the event at Member Rate of $40.
As you are well aware of, Shanghai is one of the fastest growing
cities in the world with a population of approximately 18-20
millions. The real estate value in Shanghai has skyrocketed, and
some even characterize that “there are more cranes in Shanghai than
the rest of the world”. Mayor Han, who was elected mayor of Shanghai
in February 2003 and is currently a member of the 16th CPC Central
Committee, will discuss how Shanghai and the US, in particular,
Chicago could further cooperation.
I hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity to join us
on this special occasion.
If you have any questions, please contact us at 312-368-9911
or
download registration from.
With best regards
Siva Yam, CPA, CFA
President
Executive Briefing and A Dinner with Consul General at the
Consulate General of PRC in Chicago. March 2, 2005.
(By Invitation Only - priority will be given to Members in the
Chairman’s Circle and Corporate Sponsors).
A Dinner Reception in Celebration of
the Year of the Rooster
Dr. William Testa, Senior Economist and Vice President at the
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
“Economic Outlook and Opportunities for US Companies in 2005 and
Beyond”
Tuesday, February 15, 2005 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
House of Fortune Restaurant
2407 South Wentworth Avenue
Chicago, Illinois
The Fifth Annual US-China Trade Conference held on Thursday
and Friday, November 4th and 5th at the Marriott, Chicago Downtown.
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Over 20 speakers commented on a variety of subjects. The
focus on this year’s conference was “US-China Trade Strategy in
the “Excess Capacity, Rising Material Costs” Era. Conference Proceeding is
available for purchase. |
USCCC, in cooperation with
several cities in China and US companies, will host two Investment Forums
addressing some of the issues in foreign direct investments in China. On
Tuesday, October 26, Jordon Industries, The People’s government of Shunde
and USCCC will be hosting a Seminar / Cocktail Reception for Shunde, one
of the four major manufacturing towns in Guangdong and known for the home
appliance and other light manufacturing industries.
Find more details here.
USCCC, in cooperation with several cities in China and US
companies, will host two Investment Forums addressing some of
the issues in foreign direct investments in China. On Tuesday,
October 26, Jordon Industries, The People’s government of Shunde
and USCCC will be hosting a Seminar / Cocktail Reception for
Shunde, one of the four major manufacturing towns in Guangdong
and known for the home appliance and other light manufacturing
industries. Find more details here.
Featured speakers will include executives from Jordan
Industries, Whirlpool / Tyco (invited), and Chief Executive from
Shunde. On Wednesday, November 3, The People’s government of
Xiaolan and USCCC will be hosting a Seminar / Dinner for Xiaolan,
Zhongshan, one of the major manufacturing towns in Guangdong
known for light manufacturing industries including audio/video,
castor, lock and others. Speakers will include executives from
some US companies with operations in Xiaolan and Chief Executive
from that city. Attendance is by invitation only, which will be
sent out when they become available. Meanwhile, please save
those dates.
United States of America-China Chamber of Commerce and Jordan
Industries, Inc. Cordially Invites You to
A Seminar and Reception
In Honor of The People's
Government of Shunde"Manufacturing
in the Pearl River Delta Region of China"
Speakers
The Hon. Zhou Tian Ming, Chief Executive of Shunde
Stanley R. Day, Jr., President and CEO, SRAM Corporation
John W. Jordan װ, Chairman and CEO, Jordan Industries, Inc.
Thomas H. Quinn, President, Jordan Industries, Inc.
Tuesday, October 26, 2004
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TRADE MISSION FOR THE LIGHTING INDUSTRY October
16 – 25
US-China Chamber of Commerce, a non-profit, non-governmental,
non-political member support organization headquartered in
Chicago, is planning to organize a Trade Mission to attend The
China (Guzhen) International Lighting Fair 2004 in Zhongshan,
China, which is about two hours away from Hong Kong, from
October 18 to 23 this year.
We are making this special trip because this
every-other-year lighting show is one of the largest in the
world. Guzhen, the unofficial lighting industry capital of
China, is the home of many lighting companies in China.
According to the organizers of the program, over 500,000
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and the total
transaction volume was 6.82 billion RMB or US$800 million. About
half was domestically related. It is anticipated that about 700
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We shall be hosting A Traditional
Chinese Dinner in Celebration of National Day of PRC and Mid Autumn
Festival and in Honor of the Arrival of The Hon. Tang Ying, Deputy Consul
General of PRC in Chicago.
The dinner will be held at the House of Fortune Restaurant in
Chinatown, on Friday, October 8 from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Deputy
Consul General Tang Ying will be there to get acquainted with
the community in the Midwest and also to give a short overview
of the current state of China. Invitation will be sent out
shortly; meanwhile, please save the date and contact our office
to pre-register for the event as spaces will be very limited.
It is my pleasure to invite you a special luncheon program,
which is hosted by Asia Society and co-sponsored by a number of
organizations and US-China Chamber of Commerce. The event will
be held on Friday, September 24, from 11:45 am to 1:45 pm at the
Millennium Biltmore Hotel, 506 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles,
California. The Special Guest Speaker will be The Honorable Shi Guangsheng, former Minister of Foreign Trade and Economic
Cooperation (MOFTEC) (now Ministry of Commerce) and current
Member of the Standing Committee of National People’s Congress (NPC).
Minister Shi also serves as Vice Chairman of the NPC’s Finance
and Economic Committee.
During his tenure as Minister of MOFTEC from 1998 to 2002,
Minister Shi worked frequently with Ambassador Charlene
Barshevsky, U.S. Trade Representative to discuss various trade
issues. He also headed the negotiations that ultimately led to
China's joining the WTO in 2001. In this special program,
Minister Shi will comment on current China-US trade relations.
As a sponsoring organization, USCCC will extend to its members
and guests the privilege to attend the event at Asia Society
member rates, and I hope that you will take advantage of this
opportunity. RSVP form is hereby enclosed.
Due to a very busy schedule, I personally may or may not be able
to attend this outstanding event. However, I am sure that the
program will be an exceptional one. I am glad that USCCC has
recently expanded the scope of its services and programs in
other parts of the US and China, and I thank you so much for
your kind support.
Series II - Understanding the Chinese Market and Selling to China (September
9, 2004)
Chicago (Tentatively and Subject to Change) - $595.00 Per Person ($445 For
Member)
• An Overview of the China Consumption Market
• Introducing a New Product to China: Case Study
• Licensing Products to the Chinese Market: Case Study
• Selling in a highly Regulated Market: Case Study
• The Legal Aspect of Selling in China
• The Tax and Accounting of Selling to China
• Credit Terms and Accounts Receivable Management
• Market Analysis and Advertising Strategy
• Managing Guanxi(Public Relations, Government Relations)
- A Panel Discussion
• Conclusion and Adjournment
We are very pleased to announce that the following instructors
have confirmed their availability:
Mark Jaeger, VP & General Counsel, Jockey – Trademark Licensing;
New Direct Distribution Opportunities; Clouds on the Horizon
William Thomas, VP, ASI Robicon – Introducing a New Product to
China
John Clarke, Manager, Alliant Energy Int’l – Selling in a Highly
Regulated Market and Negotiating with the Chinese Partners
John Childs, Partner, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal – Legal
Issues Encountered in Doing Business in China
Liang (Frank) Xu, International Tax Manager, Deloitte – Tax and
Accounting Strategies
John Nevell, Regional Manager, SBA – Export Finance
The number of participants will be very limited to encourage
discussion and participation, and I hope that you will join us
on this special event. The Workshop will be held from 9:00 am to
5:15 pm at the Union League Club of Chicago on Thursday,
September 9.
Cross Cultural And Language Workshop
It is our pleasure to invite you to a Cross-Cultural Training
Workshop, which is to be held on August 26, 2004. We have
received numerous requests for cross-cultural training as it
pertains to doing business in China, and as a result we are
instituting a series of workshops focused on bridging gaps for
people that interact with China, such as business transferees
and their families and the employees of global companies In
highly interactive sessions, participants will explore the
social, political, economic and cultural elements necessary to
conducting successful cross-border business
transactions. The workshop will help participants identify the
cross-cultural factors that can lead to misunderstandings, and
will teach basic language skills to assist in dealing with
everyday situations in China.
Registration Fee (includes breakfast and lunch):
$445-Members;$495-Non-Members
Please register on or before August 24, 2004 • Workshop will be
held at Union League Club of Chicago
A Seminar
and Cocktail Reception
“China Legal Issues Update: Foreign Investments, Intellectual
Property Rights Protection and Dispute Resolution”, 4:30 p.m. to
7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 29, The Union League Club of Chicago,
65 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois
Doing Business In China Workshop Three Series
Series I - Understanding China and Working with the
Manufacturers, June 2
Series I - Understanding China and
Working with the Manufacturers, June 2 Wednesday,
Chicago (Tentatively and Subject to Change) - $545.00 Per Person($100
Discount Per Member)
• Reviewing the History of the Industrial Development in
China
• Familiarizing with the Industrial Distribution and
Opportunities for US companies
• Obtaining and Verifying Information on Chinese Manufacturers
• Making the First "Meaningful" Trip to China
• Dealing and Negotiating with the Chinese Manufacturers
• Arranging the Financing
• Planning the Logistics
• Dealing with Customs Compliance
• Incorporating Taxation System in China in Your Supply Chain
Strategies
• Evaluating Other Issues: Intellectual Property Rights
Trade missions to China this year.
The first one left for China on April 12 and returned to the US
on April 23. The purpose of the mission is to assist US
companies in gaining a first hand understanding of the
opportunities and challenges of the Chinese marketplace, as well
as to establish direct contacts with potential trading partners
and government officials.
More details....
Cross Cultural And Language Workshop,
April 8 Thursday, Chicago
- $495.00 Per Person ( Member $445 )
China: An Historical Overview
The Lay of the Land: Demographics and Geography
Cultural Dos and Don'ts: Understanding the Chinese Cultural
Spectrum from Confucianism to Superstition
Situational dialogues, conversation starters, greetings,
farewells, forms of address, names. Understanding body language,
modesty and humility, keqi, and drills.
Relationships and Face: Understanding Guanxi and Mianzi and
Communication Dos and Don'ts
The Ins and Outs of Managing Relationships in China:
Gift-Giving, Learning to Say Gan Bei, and Speaking English that
the Chinese Will Understand
Adapting to Life in China and Dealing with Culture Shock
An Introduction to Putonghua (Mandarin)
A discussion of the history of written Chinese, and the basic
elements of reading and writing.
USCCC hosted a Get-Acquainted Meeting for the visiting
Delegation from Dalian Led by The Honorable Xing Liangzhong,
Vice Mayor, Dalian Municipal Government - March 8, 2004
2004 Chinese New Year Dinner, Chinatown Chicago - January 27, 2004
Dinner Reception in Celebration of the Year of the Monkey.
Dr. William Testa , Senior Economist and Vice President at the
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago speak on “Outlook of the Global
Economy in the Year of the Monkey”
The US-China Chamber of Commerce received an invitation to join
President and Mrs. George W. Bush at White House for the Arrival
Ceremony honoring His Excellency Wen Jiabao, Premier of the
State Council of the People's Republic of China. A number of the USCCC members flew in from across the United States and Canada
met in Washington D.C.,
President Bush and Premier Wen had on their agenda a host of
contentious issues, from bilateral trade, counter-terrorism and
the question of Taiwan, to peach and stability on the Korean
peninsula - Dec. 9, 2003
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"Gaining Competitive Advantage Through Effective U.S.-China
Trade"-
October 30,2003
Meet at one conference hundreds of professionals and companies
from different parts of the world who are specifically engaged
in U.S.-China trade and are decision makers.
Capitalize on the unprecedented opportunities: trade with a
country that is projected to become the world’s largest economy
with an import requirement in excess of one trillion in 2050.
"Doing Business in China" Seminar Series BP in China -
October 30,2003
Andrew S. Mackenzie, Group Vice President - Chemicals, BP
America Inc. will speak on "BP in China: Chemicals in China -
Issues and Opportunities." Dr. Mackenzie will show how BP has
incorporated China into its global business strategy through a
case study of the BP Chemical Group in China by focusing on the
opportunities that China presents and the issues that they have
faced.
"Bridging the U.S.-China Cultural Gap" - August 25 and 26, 2003
We have received numerous requests for cross-cultural training
as it pertains to doing business in China, and as a result we
are instituting a series of workshops focused on bridging gaps
for people that interact with China, such as business
transferees and their families and the employees of global
companies.
"INTEGRATING CHINA INTO THE GLOBAL ECONOMY"
On July 23, 2002 Dr. Nicholas R. Lardy, Senior Fellow at the
Brookings Institution spoke on "Integrating China into the
Global Economy," focusing on how China's entry into the WTO will
affect changes in the Chinese economy and its place in the
global economy, how state-owned enterprises will cope with these
changes, and what this means for foreign businesses. The seminar
was at The Union League Club, 65 West Jackson Boulevard, in
downtown Chicago.
Nicholas R. Lardy is a Senior Fellow in the Foreign Policy
Studies program at the Brookings Institution. Dr. Lardy came to
Brookings in September 1995 from the University of Washington,
where he was the director of the Henry M. Jackson School of
International Studies since 1991. From 1997 through the spring
of 2000, he was also the Frederick Frank Adjunct Professor of
International Trade and Finance at the Yale University School of
Management. He is an expert in Asia, especially the Chinese
economy.
Before his directorship, Dr. Lardy had been a professor of
international studies at the University of Washington since 1985
and an associate professor from 1983-1985. He was the chair of
the China Program from 1984-1989. He was an assistant and
associate professor of economics at Yale University from
1975-1983. He received his B.A. from the University of Wisconsin
in 1968 and his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan in 1975,
both in economics.
Dr. Lardy has written numerous articles and books on the Chinese
economy. His current project analyzes the strategic implications
of deepening China-Taiwan economic relations. Dr. Lardy's most
recent book, Integrating China into the Global Economy, was
published in January 2002 and explores whether reforms of
China's economy and its foreign trade and exchange rate systems
following China's WTO entry will integrate it much more deeply
in the world economy. In September 1998, he published China's
Unfinished Economic Revolution, a study that evaluates the
reform of China's banking system and measures the economic
consequences of deferring reform in the state-owned sector.
LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON IN HONOR OF HIS EXCELLENCY WANG YINGFAN,
AMBASSADOR AND PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC
OF CHINA TO THE UNITED NATIONS AND MADAME MENG XIANYING
USCCC hosted a Leadership Luncheon in Honor of His Excellency
Wang Yingfan, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the
People's Republic of China to the United Nations and Madame Meng
Xianying on Friday, June 21, 2002 at The Union League Club, 65
West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois. His Excellency Wang
Yingfan spoke about "The Challenges Confronting China."
His Excellency Wang Yingfan was named Ambassador and Permanent
Representative of the People's Republic of China to the United
Nations in 2000. Since 1994, he had been with the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs, from 1994-1995 as Assistant Minister and from
1995-2000 as Vice Minister. His Excellency Wang Yingfan has held
many positions overseas including Ambassador to the Philippines
from 1998-1990.
"NUTS AND BOLTS OF SOURCING PRODUCTS FROM CHINA"
On May 29, we began our "Doing Business in China" Seminar
Series. Jeff Zucchi, Vice President and General Manager-Import
Division of Escalade Sports kicked off the program by sharing
with us his experience in sourcing products from China. Jeff has
been with Escalade Sports for 6 years and has extensive first
hand experience in sourcing products from the Far East for over
15 years, particularly, China. He is currently in charge of a
$70 mm division of a $125 mm company, 90% of which is China
made. Jeff has been traveling to China 6-8 times a year for the
last 15 years.
Escalade Sports, located in Evansville, Indiana is a publicly
traded company and its stock has been ranked as one of the top
performers this year. Escalade is the worldwide leader in "game
room" products, including table tennis tables (85% market
share), pool tables (leading producer of tables under $2,000),
foosball and table hockey tables (55% market share). They sell
sporting goods under the names "Ping Pong?" "Indian Archery?"
and "U.S. Weight?" among others. Escalade also manufactures a
variety of sporting goods under private label for Sears Roebuck
& Co. and other customers. Jeff addressed a variety of issues
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