Wisconsin Governor Doyle Leads Trade Mission to Japan, China

MADISON - Governor Jim Doyle is leading a trade mission to Japan and China from September 13-22, 2009. The trade mission will provide participants with opportunities to meet with distributors, potential customers, and key business and government officials. The Governor will also promote investment by Japanese and Chinese companies in Wisconsin.

"This trade mission will help raise Wisconsin's visibility in these important markets and provide an opportunity for our state's businesses to learn about opportunities and forge relationships that could lead to future sales," Governor Doyle said. "Japan and China are among Wisconsin's most important export markets. On the mission, businesses will gain firsthand knowledge of these markets and develop sound export strategies."

In 2008, Japan ranked as Wisconsin's fifth-largest customer, with exports totaling $724.4 million, a 10.6-percent increase over 2007.

In 2008, China was Wisconsin's third-largest customer, with exports totaling $1.2 billion, a 4.4-percent increase over 2007.

China Report: Washington State Regional Center Promotes EB-5 Project in Xiamen

Washington State Regional Center showcased its EB-5 projects at the 13th China International Fair for Investment and Trade on Sept 8-11 in Xiamen, Fujian Province. US Consulate General Mr. Brian Goldbeck (Guangzhou) visited the booth along with other Washington trade officials. The China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT), approved by the State Council of the People's Republic of China, is one of the largest investment exhibitions and takes place on September 8-11 every year in Xiamen, China.

For more information on promoting EB-5 projects at trade shows in China, please contact us today.

US Investment and Immigration Forum 2009 Beijing

Artisan Business Group is booking a booth at the US Investment and Immigration Forum to promote and market EB-5 Regional Center investment projects. The event will take place in Beijing on Oct 31 - November 2, 2009. For more information, please contact Mr. Brian Su at info@midwestUSAChina.com

US China Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum

US-China Chamber of Commerce and Midwest US-China Association will co-host a large business delegation with over 175 executives from China . A day-long forum is going to be held in Chicago on September 14, 2009 . You are invited to participate. For more information, please contact Mr. Brian Su at info@midwestUSAChina.com

• Largest ever business delegation from China consists of over 175 senior corporate executive
• Led by high level leaders – His Excellency Bai Lichun, Vice Chairman, China People’s Political Consultative Conference (Vice Premier Rank), keynote remarks given by Governor Haley Barbour of the State of Mississipp
• Timely and practical topics discussing opportunities for U.S. and Chinese companies in the current economic situation
• Cost effective and time efficient to meet with potential partners from China
• Follow up services and follow on opportunities to further business interest

Global Brand Summit US China Conference in Chicago

A two day conference dedicated to creating cross-border business opportunities between China and the U.S will take place in Chicago on October 20 & 21, 2009.

FEATURED SPEAKERS:

Prof. PHILIP KOTLER
Kellogg School of Management

CAO GUOWEI
CEO of Sina Corporation

MA WEIHUA
CEO of China Merchant Bank

MICHAEL MORLEY
Past President of Edelman

Summit calendar and registration available at: http://www.gbsconference.com
For more information call 847.465.8995 or e-mail info@imcassociation.org

Chinese Development Group purchases 54 acres in Mt. Pleasant, Wisconsin

(Source: Real Estate Weekly)

Shanghai-based China SINB Group recently purchased 54 acres of land along Highway 11 in Mt. Pleasant in Racine County, Wisconsin.

SINB is a diversified holding company that is comprised of several units, including heavy steel industry, heavy equipment manufacturing, property development, deep water port development, international trade and financial investment.

The company has not announced specific plans for the property in Mt. Pleasant, but the site could provide a base for SINB’s business units in North America. Alternatively, the Company is considering further development of the site as a business park.

In addition, the company’s president and chairman of the board, Wanming Chi plans to purchase a home and establish a personal presence in Racine County.

The Mt. Pleasant property will be the company's first development project in North America. The company’s current investments include projects in several cities in China and Europe.

“The Village is thrilled to welcome SINB to Wisconsin and Mount Pleasant and we are anxious to work with them on their development plans proposed for 2010," said Mt. Pleasant administrator Mike Andreasen.

“SINB recognized Racine County’s strategic location in the Chicago-Milwaukee Corridor as an opportunity to serve customers throughout the U.S. and North America," said Racine County Executive Bill McReynolds. "I am pleased to welcome them to Racine County.”

The Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) and Mt. Pleasant staff, were contacted for assistance several months ago by the SINB’s local agent LGO Global Sourcing. Located in Racine, LGO is an international agent that assists its customers in locating cast and forged products, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, stampings, wood products and hardware.

“The SINB project is a part of RCEDC’s strategic business growth programs," said Jenny Trick, deputy director of the RCEDC. "We are seeing a growing interest by Chinese investors in the marketplace that we hope will lead to alliances that will create new jobs in Racine County.”

More information about SINB Group is available at: http://en.sinb.com/main.html

Artisan Business Group is to Release Chinese Migration Agencies Guide to EB-5 Regional Centers

Artisan Business Group is to release a business directory of Chinese international migration agencies that are licensed and registered by the Ministry of Public Security of China. The directory is designed to be an informational reference and guide for EB-5 Regional Centers that seek to recruit Chinese partners and EB-5 investors. The guide includes the overview of Chinese migration business, service trade associations, and a list of major migration consulting firms around China, including migration agencies in many 2nd tier cities. It will also include tips on how to establish direct contacts with them and negotiate and secure recruiting agreements.

The Guide (PDF version and paperbacks version) will be a great reference tool for all EB-5 Regional Centers that want to promote its projects and recruit qualified EB-5 investors in China. To receive a copy by the end of October 2009, please book one today at http://www.midwestUSAChina.com/eb5.htm

Brian Su Meeting with Palm Coast EB-5 Regional Center Executive

Mr. Brian Su, a leader in EB-5 China marketing, held a meeting today in Chicago with executive from Palm Coast EB-5 Regional Center in Florida. Mr. Sun Lu, VP of Maslink Group of Beijing also attended meeting. For more information on how to market EB-5 investment projects in China, please log on http://www.midwestUSAChina.com