Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Invest in America 2013 (Shanghai) Summit and Exhibition announced

Dear Exhibitor:

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to the Invest in America 2013 (Shanghai) Summit and Exhibition. The event is scheduled March 15-18, 2013, and will take place in Shanghai, the Peoples’ Republic of China.


2013 will mark the 3rd annual Invest in America Summit in Shanghai. The summit has proven to be a huge success over the past two years, and will continue to provide the largest American themed business event in Shanghai. In 2013, the event is planned along with the Shanghai Spring Real Estate Expo which has over 80,000 to 100,000 visitors at the same convention center. Chinese executives and investors, as well as over 100 emigration agents are expected, exceeding the number of previous years. 
The successful 2012 (Shanghai) Summit attracted nearly 6,000 potential investors and business executives, some traveling from as far as Xinjiang Province and Inner Mongolia.  Over 30 emigration companies from various cities attended the Chinese Emigration Roundtable and the exhibition. The Chinese Emigration Roundtable is one of the most professional EB-5 forums.
The summit is designed for and welcomes the participation of, but is not limited to, the following: U.S. investment projects; Real estate developers and brokerage firms; Franchises; PE and VC companies; Financial services; Law Firms; Investment and banking institutions; Fractional property operators; International trade agencies; Government officials; and Colleges and training institutions. 

Access to multiple major Chinese media outlets and national business networks are among the top reasons to attend. Because of such attractions, and the many other benefits, the event creates a large pool of investors and executives that are interested in learning about investment, business, and educational opportunities in the United States. 
The 2013 Summit, featuring various presentations and exhibitions, will enable Chinese business executives and investors to learn more about the opportunities of your company and clients. As a participant, sponsor, and/or speaker, you will gain credibility, a heightened professional profile, and recognition at the event. This opportunity is unique. It provides the benefit of proximity, allowing you to meet Chinese businessmen in person. This helps ease the reluctant nature of foreign investors. It shows that you and your business are legitimate, and sincerely dedicated to securing and assuring their investment. 
If you have attended previously, we look forward to reuniting with you and hearing of your business endeavors. If you have not attended in the past, we look forward to experiencing Shanghai with you for the first time, a memory that will not soon be forgotten. The luxurious environment, with complete service functions and profound customer resources, create an experience that is both beneficial and enjoyable.

For more information and future updates, please go to www.EB5NewsBlog.org or http://www.InvestAmerica2013.org.
We look forward to seeing you in Shanghai.

Sincerely,

The Invest in America 2013 (Shanghai) Summit and Exhibition
Event Organizing Committee

Monday, October 1, 2012

Chinese EB-5 investment trade mission announced

Artisan Business Group announces tentative itinerary for The Shanghai Business & Investment Exploratory Delegation November 13-20, 2012. If your company or Regional Center has a project that needs investors, then this is the delegation to attract Chinese investment capital. The Shanghai Delegation’s core objective is bringing US business executives to meet potential EB-5 partners and leading EB-5 emigration agents such as MasLink Group, Wailian Overseas Group, Worldway Group and Fly Overseas Group in Shanghai. Whether you have a project that needs agents and investors now, or you have a project that will need the connections in 6 months, this exploratory delegation will give you the platform to form productive working relationships. Please call Mr. Tyler McKay at 217-899-6661 or email us at info@ArtisanBusinessGroup.com for registration information, very limited space!

Mission Benefits
  • Pre-departure consulting: All attendees will receive one project consultation and one Chinese business culture orientation. 
  • Networking events: “The Evening of Shanghai” private reception with emigration agents, potential EB-5 investors & business executives. US China Business Association Ceremony & Reception with business & social elites of China. 
  • Business opportunities: EB-5 exploratory delegation will allow you to develop relationships, promote your project, and find potential partners. 
  • Group tours: Visit local licensed emigration agencies, attorneys & accountants. Meet with the top executives of the company.   
  • Promote your project: Meetings with investors and/or emigration agencies will be set up based upon completion of reservation form. This will be based upon individual’s business goals. 
  • Follow up consultation: One follow up phone consultation after delegation arrives home.

Tentative Itinerary

  • Tuesday, November 13 Depart United States 
  • Wednesday, November 14 Arrive in Shanghai, Welcome banquet 
  • Thursday, November 15 Meeting with Wailian Overseas Group and Greenberg Traurig Shanghai offices
  • Friday, November 16 Meeting with Fly Overseas Group, Worldway Group, and Crowe Horwath International 
  • Saturday, November 17 “The Evening of Shanghai” private dealmaking reception with emigration agents and investors 
  • Sunday, November 18 US China Business Association investment forum, awards ceremony & cocktail reception 
  • Monday, November 19 Meeting with MasLink Group; Meeting with Shanghai International Finance Research Centre, Farewell banquet by Brian Su 
  • Tuesday, November 20 Depart Shanghai, Arrive in United States
Note: Events & schedule are subject to change. New events may be added.  Frequent updates will be given to attendees. Log on to our blog http://www.eb5newsblog.org for updates.

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Artisan Business Group announces EB-5 investment seminar in Washington DC Oct 15, 2012

Courtyard Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National Airport
Washington DC   Oct. 15, 2012
         

Special Guest Speaker
Mr. Charles Wang, CEO & Co-Founder
GreenTech Automobile (GTA)

A Success Story of EB-5 Caiptal Raising for America's Job-creating Auto Industry


Featuring Top Minds in EB-5 Industry
Jeff Carr, Economic & Policy Resources,  Inc.
Angelique Brunner, EB-5 Capital
Kate Kalmykov & Steve Anpoell, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Victor Shum, JMBM
Hong Yu, Wailian Oversas Group
Michael Gibson, USAdvisors.org
David Hirson, Fragomen
Brian Su, Artisan Business Group, Inc.
John Jiang, Micon International

Thom Casebolt, EB-5 Resource Center
John Li, EB5Supermarket.com


Provocative Sessions
"EB-5 Regional Center Designation and the Latest Trends in I-924 RFE"

"How to Deal with the Inevitable RFE - RC Strategies for I-924 Applications"
"Back to the Future: Smaller RC Projects and the Reemergence of Direct EB-5 Investments"
"SEC Regulations and EB-5 Compliance"
"EB-5 Investor Petitions, RFE and Source of Funding"
"A Success Story - GTA's Road to EB-5 Capital Investment"
"Effectively Raise EB-5 Capital in China and Korea"

Friday, September 21, 2012

Bush addresses Chinese investment summit in Dallas

An appearance by former President George W. Bush will cap a daylong North Texas summit of more than 50 major Chinese investors looking for investment opportunities. The U.S.-China Cross Border Private Investment Summit in Arlington Texas today is the first stop of a six-city U.S.-China Investment Week conference. The day of forums and seminars at Cowboys Stadium will be capped by the dinner gala at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Dallas, with Bush as guest of honor.For more information about inbound Chinese investments, contact us today.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Brian Su to lead EB-5 investment and business trade mission to Shanghai

The Shanghai Investment & Business Delegation is almost sold out, we have 5 spots remaining. Join some of the EB-5 industry's best attorneys, developers, and dealmakers to visit our Chinese emigration agents in Shanghai and participate in various business events and program November 13-20, 2012. Contact us today at ArtisanBusiness@gmail.com or call Mr. Tyler McKay at 217-899-6661.

Tentative Itinerary

  • Tuesday, November 13 Depart United States 
  • Wednesday, November 14 Arrive in Shanghai, Welcome banquet 
  • Thursday, November 15 Meeting with Wailian Overseas Group and Greenberg Traurig Shanghai offices
  • Friday, November 16 Meeting with Fly Overseas Group, Worldway Group, and Crowe Horwath International 
  • Saturday, November 17 “The Evening of Shanghai” private dealmaking reception with emigration agents and investors 
  • Sunday, November 18 US China Business Association investment forum, awards ceremony & cocktail reception 
  • Monday, November 19 Meeting with MasLink Group; Meeting with Shanghai International Finance Research Centre, Farewell banquet by Brian Su 
  • Tuesday, November 20 Depart Shanghai, Arrive in United States

Friday, August 10, 2012

Artisan hosts US China India Investment Forum in Chicago

Artisan Business Group announces new China and India two day conference August 23-24 at Chicago Embassy Suites Downtown/Lakefront. The August 23 forum will focus EB-5 regional center program and in-bound Chinese investments in EB-5 regional center program and direct EB-5 investment projects.  August 24 forum will mostly focus on direct investment and business opportunities with India and Indian investors. This is the first time that we organize India investment forum with leading speakers and guests from all over the country.  Do not miss this rare opportunities if you are thinking about attracting investments from China and India.  

More details will be coming in next week at http://www.USChinaIndiaForum.org, register early since our events are always sold out! Please inquire our Sponsorship Program at info@ArtisanBusinessGroup.com.

Monday, August 6, 2012

Chinese EB-5 investment experts gather in Chicago August 23, 2012

A group of Chinese EB-5 market experts will be gathering in Chicago on August 23!  They will be speaking at the US China Investment Forum (EB-5 Program) and discussing the latest Chinese market developments as well as looking for new EB-5 projects. They are 

  • Mr. John Jiang, CEO, Micon International
  • Mr. Lu Sun, VP, MasLink Group (China)
  • Mr. Brian Su, CEO, Artisan Business Group, Inc.
  • Mr. John Li, CEO, EB5Supermarket.com
  • Ms. Hong Yu, Project Manager, Wailian Overseas Group (China)
Mr. John Jiang and Mr. John Li will share their latest market experience in China, both of them returned from China in early August. The August 23 event will also feature other EB-5 legal and business experts from around the country.  US-India Investment Forum (FDI & EB-5 Program) will be taking place on August 24.  For more information about our event August 23-24, log on http://www.USChinaIndiaForum.org and register today.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

FAQs on our EB-5 Advisory Services

We constantly receive inquiries from EB-5 project developers and regional centers concerning our EB-5 advisory services and China market entry services. We have compiled answers to some frequently asked questions.  Hope they are helpful to your efforts.
How can you assist me in creating my regional center?
Artisan Business Group has helped many developers, officials, and executives in the process of creation of their regional centers. It is very important on who you select to be part of your team.  Artisan Business Group can introduce EB-5 experienced professionals (attorneys, business plan writers, economists, etc.) based upon your budget, time constraints, and personal needs. It is important to work with an experienced team to minimize the number of RFEs (Request For Evidence) from the USCIS. Artisan Business Group can set you up with the right team to reduce your time and efforts in applying for a regional center designation.
Do you only consult regional center projects?
No, Artisan Business Group also advises many direct EB-5 projects. Direct EB-5 projects that we consult with are usually looking for $2-3 million per project. Some investors prefer investing in direct EB-5 projects because they do not have to worry about the creation of indirect and induced jobs. We often assist non-EB-5 related investment projects in searching for Chinese investors and partners.
How do we begin talking with you about our EB-5 project?
After you have introduced yourself to our company, you can begin by sending us a project summary. A project summary allows us to become familiar with your project. Other documents needed are executive summaries and business plans. Once we have become familiar with your project and needs, we can create a customized proposal for our advisory services.
Will you introduce my project to emigration brokers?
Artisan Business Group gets calls every day from people who want us to introduce their project to overseas licensed brokers. We must advise all of our clients for at least one or two month before we introduce it to a licensed emigration broker. This allows us to analyze project viability and marketability and help narrow the client’s offering to the current market conditions. We have a strong reputation in both U.S. and China because we only introduce quality projects to Chinese immigration brokers. After we have advised your project, we will introduce it to brokers if it is a quality project. We have a strong reputation with brokers so whenever we contact them about one of our projects, they are very interested in learning about the possibilities of promoting it.
How do you determine which brokers you will introduce to my project?
Artisan Business Group is very familiar with current projects in the market place and which brokers are promoting these projects. This allows us to have the knowledge about which brokers have a heavy work load and which brokers are actively looking for new projects.  Another factor we look at is the amount of capital your project is looking for. If it is a large project, we will introduce it to the large brokers. We know the capabilities of each licensed brokers so the amount of EB-5 capital is an important factor in which brokers we introduce to your project.
Once you introduce me to different brokers, what other services do you provide? After we have advised your project and introduced it to brokers, we then begin facilitating the relationship between you and the broker. Our director in China works very closely with the brokers of our clients to ensure that they are actively promoting your project. This reduces your effort in managing the relationship with the brokers and also cuts down in the amount of time it takes to sign on investors.  Broker facilitation is very important in the process of capturing EB-5 capital. 
For more information about utilizing EB-5 regional center program, contact us today.