Building Green in China

CHINA BUSINESS NETWORK PRESENTS

Building Green in China –
A case study of LEED Platinum Design

With Raymond Cheng

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

LRS Architects Inc., with offices in Portland and Shanghai, China, is currently working on one of the largest sustainable projects being developed in China. The project, located inside Shanghai Zhangjiang Hi-tech Park, will consist of more than 2.2 million square feet of development across multiple buildings sharing common sustainable systems. The LRS design team includes additional Portland team member Interface Engineering, who will work closely with LRS to develop advanced sustainable systems for the project. Targeted to become one of the first LEED Platinum certified projects in China and the largest in the world when completed, the development will make use of advanced engineering strategies and integrated sustainable site design to achieve the highest rating from the US Green Building Council. To date, only a handful of projects in China have received any LEED certification. LRS’s efforts support the Chinese government’s focus on environmental concerns and reflect the project owner’s desire to be a pioneer in China’s burgeoning green movement. Raymond will share his expertise in building Portland-China teams, with a focus on exporting our region’s sustainable expertise.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Raymond Cheng, AIA, NCARB
Senior Project Manager
LRS Architects, Inc.

Raymond was instrumental in the strategy and realization of LRS Architect’s office in China and resulting project work. With over 20 years of experience, Raymond is a senior project manager providing the full spectrum of design services for major commercial, high-tech, industrial and telecommunications clients. Raymond is a graduate of the University of Oregon’s Architecture program, a licensed architect in Oregon and Washington and a member of the AIA. As a member of the Portland-Suzhou Sister City Association Board of Directors, Raymond recently traveled to Suzhou and Shanghai, China with a delegation from Mayor Potter’s office.

WHEN	Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, 12:00-1:30 PM
WHERE	Wong Kee Restaurant 28 NW 4th Avenue, Chinatown
COST	Lunch & Talk: $20 members; $30 general; $15 for students with ID. Please add $5 handling charge to above for registration after 5pm Sept. 30th.
REGISTER	Register On-line (click here), or Call 503-973-5451
PAY	Pay On-line via Credit Card or Paypal (click here)
PARKING	SmartPark on NW Davis, between NW Naito Parkway and NW 1st Ave.

Miami Convention Center Hosts The 11th Americas Food & Beverage Show

The 11th Americas Food & Beverage Show (Sept 24-26, 2008) is jammed packed with over 5,000 products from around the world, new product pavilions and learning opportunities that will allow you to enhance your business by staying on top of the latest industry trends.

More than 4,500 national and international retailers, distributors, importers, food service professionals and exhibitors will be visiting the largest Americas focused food and beverage trade event in Miami, to see aisles of new and tasty foods and beverages from more than 22 countries around the world, such as Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Italy, Morocco, Malaysia, Peru, Poland, Portugal, S. Africa and S. Korea.

Contact us at http://www.midwestUSAChina.com

2008 Ohio Statewide Minority International Conference

The Ohio Department of Development, Minority Business Enterprise Division (MBED), in cooperation with the Global Markets Division and Entrepreneurship and Small Business Division, will host its first annual statewide Minority Business International Trade Conference.

This year’s conference theme is
“Global Readiness…Preparing Minority Owned Businesses for the Global Market”

The conference is scheduled for: October 2, 2008 Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation William Green Building 30 West Spring Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 Fee: $35.00 per person

Keynote Speaker Earl G. Graves, Jr. is President and Chief Operating Officer for Earl G. Graves Publishing Company, publisher of BLACK ENTERPRISE Magazine. In this capacity, he is responsible for the strategic positioning of the corporation and its overall profitability. Earl joined BLACK ENTEPRISE Magazine in 1988, after earning his M.B.A. from Harvard University. His first position at the company was as Vice-President of Advertising and Marketing. In 1991, he was promoted to Senior Vice President of Advertising and Marketing; and in 1995, he was named the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Earl G. Graves, Jr. was appointed to his current position in 1998. Under his guidance, the magazine has grown rapidly including more than 10 consecutive years of advertising page revenue growth; establishing the strong niche marketing position of BLACK ENTERPRISE among national business publications; and award winning marketing programs. Earl G. Graves, Jr. Purpose of Conference The conference will give Ohio’s minority and small businesses opportunities to learn what is required to do business globally while educating them about export opportunities with Africa, Canada, China, Mexico, and Brazil. Who Should Attend The MBED invites small and minority owned businesses that have an interest in exporting. Whether your company is currently exporting today or considering exporting this conference will provide the additional resources to help your business expand into this lucrative marketplace. Participants will learn the following: What steps are involved with exporting? How to obtain export financing? What rules and regulations must a company comply with in order to export? How to find “trade leads”? Best Practices from other small and minority owned businesses. Learn the process for selling internationally. Network with Ohio’s foreign Managing Directors and other businesses. Contact http://www.midwestUSAChina.com for details.

City of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Hosts Annual International Trade Conference on Oct. 1, 2008

Businesses from across Indiana are invited to the City of Fort Wayne’s International Trade Conference Oct. 1 at the Grand Wayne Center to learn more about how to be successful in international trade.

The one-day conference offers workshops on risk management and an international trade “boot camp.” Futurist and global management consultant Barry Minkin, author of “ECONOQUAKE,” is the keynote speaker at lunch.

Mayor Tom Henry will present the 2007 Indiana Exporter of the Year award on behalf of the City and the Indianapolis U.S. Export Assistance Center. Award nominations are being accepted through Sept. 22.

Mayor Henry encourages business owners, managers, documentation clerks, purchasing directors, salespeople and community leaders to attend the conference.

“In Fort Wayne and across the state, Indiana manufacturers are producing world-class products that have worldwide demand,” said Mayor Henry. “The challenge of entering the international marketplace and staying competitive in a constantly changing environment may feel out of reach, but this conference provides knowledge and information from people who have been successful in being able to compete in a global economy.”

The deadline to register for the conference is Sept. 22. The cost is $50 for the workshops and lunch or $35 for lunch only. The conference runs from 7:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Grand Wayne Center. To register online or pay using a credit card, visit https://learn.ipfw.edu/CourseStatus.awp?~~07SBUS158. For more information or to request a brochure, contact Ola DeGabriele, the City’s international trade manager, at (260) 481-0498.

To learn more about doing business in Asia, contact http://www.midwestUSAChina.com

China International Wood and Wood Products Trade Conference

“China International Wood and Wood Products Trade Conference”is the high-end trade fair oriented for the international purchasing and supplying of wood material and wood products. the conference using the new “order form” pattern: making sure the purchasers’ name and the purchasing list, arrange the purchasing agents and the suppliers have a face-to –face discussion, looking at samples, signing order forms at the conference, so as to guarantee participants’ low cost and high result.

The 5th China International Wood and Wood Products Trade Conference will be held on November 13-15, 2008 in Guangzhou, China. Relying on the powerful wood industry chain in Pan-Pearl River Delta led by Guangzhou、Shunde、Dongguan and the powerful wood markets, such as Yatai、Yuzhu、Jilong, Leaders of domestic and overseas industrial associations, procurement groups and chain stores are invited to the event, and contacts between buyers and sellers, information release and cooperation opportunities will be arranged for participants to seek business opportunities.

For details, contact http://www.midwestUSAChina.com

World Dairy Expo 2008 (Sept 30- Oct 4, 2008), Madison, Wisconsin

At World Dairy Expo 2008 you will see 2,000 of the best dairy cattle compete for top honors in seven breed shows. More than 3,500 visitors from 75 countries traveled to World Dairy Expo last year. World Dairy Expo is an international exchange for dairy research, education, products and purchasing. The world¿s top genetics are sold in breed sales and seminars on marketing, management and technical aspects of the dairy industry are held.

Selected feed buyers from China will visit the World Dairy Expo. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and Food Export Association will arrange meetings with feed ingredient suppliers during World Dairy Expo. This is a good chance to enter the China market.

For more info, contact http://www.midwestUSAChina.com

The U.S.-China Relationship: A Crucial Partnership for the 21st Century

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2008

CORPORATE PROGRAM

The Honorable Clark T. Randt, Jr., United States Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China

Ambassador Clark T. Randt, Jr. is the longest serving United States Ambassador to the People's Republic of China. Mr. Randt was confirmed by the Senate in July 2001.

Mr. Randt is a lawyer fluent in Chinese Mandarin and has lived and worked in Asia for more than 30 years. He was a resident of Beijing from 1982 through 1984 where he served as first secretary and commercial attache at the U.S. Embassy. He then lived in Hong Kong for 18 years, most recently as a partner with the international law firm of Shearman & Sterling where he headed the firm's substantial China practice. He is a member of the New York and Hong Kong bars and is a recognized expert on Chinese law.

Palmer House Hilton
17 East Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603

12:00 p.m. Registration
12:30 p.m. Luncheon and Address
2:00 p.m. Adjournment

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Globalization and the Midwest

Globalization is testing the Midwest’s productivity and resilience. Midwestern states have always been linked to international markets, but globalization today is closing factories and an anti-globalization backlash threatens the traditional political support for free trade. Whether America can effectively absorb immigrants, maintain a commitment to free trade, retain its competitive edge, or move forward on a host of other key issues is dependent upon the success of the Midwest in the era of globalization.

This full-day conference will take place in Chicago on October 6, 2008. Business, civic, academic, and policy leaders will discuss ways to best position the Midwest region in the global era. Panels throughout the day will address the Midwest in the global economy, industries of the future, the impact of immigration, and the importance of thinking regionally.

This conference is sponsored by the Cleveland Foundation, Navistar, Barnes & Thornburg, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Thomas Dorr, Under Secretary for Rural Development, U.S. Department of Agriculture; John Engler, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of Manufacturers and former Governor of Michigan; Thomas Vilsack, former Governor of Iowa

The Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601

For more information, contact us at http://www.midwestUSAChina.com