Meet with Chinese EB-5 brokers at the Shanghai Summit

"The Invest in America 2013 (Shanghai) Summit" - the largest US investment and EB-5 immigration trade show outside the U.S. is to host Chinese Emigration Industry Roundtable during the 4-day conference and exhibition in Shanghai China, March 15-18, 2013. The roundtable meeting allows direct engagement and dialogue between Chinese EB-5 emigration brokers and exhibitors to discuss EB-5 program.  If you are interested in exhibiting your professional services or investment projects, hurry up to get your booth prior to January 30, 2013.  This is a rare chance to promote your business and up-coming EB-5 projects directly to Chinese emigration agents and investors.  For more information on exhibitor registration, please contact Mr. Tyler McKay at 217-899-6661 or log on http://www.InvestAmerica2013.org to download Exhibitor Manual.

The 2013 National EB-5 Finance Seminar Tour with Greenberg Traurig comes to Phoenix

After the first EB-5 finance workshop to be held in Dallas January 16, The 2013 National EB-5 Finance Seminar Tour with Greenberg Traurig is coming to Phoenix (AZ) on March 5. The one day workshop will focus on EB-5 regional center designation, Direct EB-5 project development, and investors procurement.  For more information about the Phoenix AZ event and sponsorship program, please log on to book your seat today at http://phoenixeb5.eventbrite.com.

Artisan Business Group sponsors 2013 Presidential Inaugural Celebration in DC

On Sunday, January 20, 2013 from 8:00 p.m. – Midnight, the Illinois Senate will return to D.C. to host a 2013 Presidential Inaugural Celebration in honor of their former colleague, the nation’s re-elected President Barack Obama.

The event chairwoman, Illinois Senator Mattie Hunter, Majority Caucus Whip, looks forward to a wonderful evening of fun, food, and music. She states, “My colleagues and I are excited that we have yet another opportunity to celebrate a new term for President Barack Obama.” We enjoyed working with him in the Senate and wish him continued success as he leads our great nation.” Other key event sponsors include Illinois Senate President John J. Cullerton; Illinois Senator James F. Clayborne, Jr., Majority Leader; Illinois Senator Don Harmon, President Pro Tempore; and Illinois Senator Heather Steans. The event is supported and co-sponsored by Artisan Business Group, Inc. Mr. Brian Su will lead a delegation to participate in the event.

All New Topics: EB-5 Finance Seminar in Dallas January 16, 2013

ADVANCED & PRACTICAL IN-DEPTH EB-5 Finance Workshop

January 16, 2013 Dallas Texas ALL NEW TOPICS & UPDATES

Networking Exposure Referrals
Sales  Growth  Connections
Host & Speaker: Mr. Brian Su
 
Greenberg Traurig Expert Speakers:  Ms. Kate Kalmykovk, Of Counsel
Ms. Laura Reiff, Co-Managing Shareholder & Attorney
Mr. Steve Anapoell, Shareholder & Attorney

Guest VIP Speakers
Mr. Phil Cohen, Strategic Element Consulting
Mr. Michael Gibson, USAdvisors.org

 Register now at http://DallasEB5.eventbrite.com

Chinese investment in the U.S.

(Source: China Daily) Inbound investment from China has been steadily increasing over the last decade.  Since year 2000 through the 3rd quarter of 2012, Chinese companies have invested and/or acquired in 593 deals in the U.S. with a total value of $22.6 billion. California, New York, Texas, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, Georgia, Washington, and Virginia are the top ten states that attracted Chinese investment.  China's biggest US manufacturing investment is a $1.3 billion plant in Gregory (TX) to produce seamless-steel pipe for oil and gas.  Set for completion is in 2014, the plant will create up to 2,000 local construction jobs and 300 manufacturing jobs in its first year of operation.

Investment by Industry (in $mil)

Aero, Auto & Transport: 60 deals / $1,541
Consumer Products: 80 deals / $441
Electronic and IT: 142 deals / $3,357
Finance & Business Services: 55 deals / $348
Fossil Fuels & Chemicals" 45 deals / $8,277
Health, Bio & Pharma: 38 deals / $591
Hospitality & Real Estate: 21 deals / $3,849
Industrial Machinery: 67 deals / $3,051
Logistics: 18 deals / $23
Metals and Minerals: 22 deals / $419
Renewable Energy: 45 deals / $729

2013 Predictions: EB-5 projects in Chinese investor market

2012 has been a great year for Chinese EB-5 investors!  Chinese market continues to be the largest marketplace for EB-5 Regional Center Program. EB-5 investors in China have becoming more sophisticated than ever. Many of investors typically participated in as many as ten or more project seminars prior to making a final choice and decision. Some EB-5 regional center projects did very well in the Chinese market, just name a few such as FBI regional headquarters office building, City Market, DC Fire Station, Geothermal Power Plant, SLS Casino & Hotel, etc. Many of the popular and best selling projects are our consulting clients, we are very proud of them being successful in raising much needed EB-5 capital for the projects. New kids on the block Seattle Stadium Place, Klasuser Sawmill in FL, and direct EB-5 projects Lucky's Farmers Market (all of them are our consulting clients) are now on the right track of raising EB-5 monies as their promotional seminars are already under way in China. They will be the raising stars in 2013 spring season and will get all subscriptions sold by leading Chinese emigration agents.

Based on recent market analysis, we have made following predictions for Chinese market:  
1)  EB-5 program is the number one option for Chinese immigrant investors to consider, however many of them may choose other international programs instead, such as programs in Australia,  Cyprus, or even St. Kitts.
 
2) Hotel projects continue to occupy the majority of market share in China, however assisted living/memory care, skilled nursing facilities,  manufacturing/industrial facilities, charter schools will be becoming more popular among investors in 2013.

3) Direct EB-5 projects will be receiving extra attention from emigration brokers and investors. Direct EB-5 projects, especially name-brand franchises and chain stores, will gain additional market share in China.  

4) Projects with any potential tenant occupancy issues are not favored by Chinese emigration agents and investors. EB-5 developers shall avoid shopping centers, shopping malls, or any lease based projects at this point.  

5) Some projects will take longer to secure EB-5 funds or simply fail to raising any capital due to facing strong competitions and lack of understanding of the market mechanism.

For assistance in marketing your new EB-5 projects in China, please contact us at info@artisanbusinessgroup.com or call Tyler McKay at 217-899-6661, we are always looking for a few good projects.

China issues major holiday dates for 2013

(Source: China Daily)
The State Council has issued major holiday dates for 2013.

The New Year's Day holiday will last three days, from Jan 1 to 3, and people will need to work on Jan 5 (Saturday) and 6 (Sunday).

The Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) holiday will last seven days, from Feb 9 to 15, with Feb 16 (Saturday) and 17 (Sunday) as working days. The Spring Festival Eve falls on Feb 9.
The holiday for Tomb-Sweeping Day will be from April 4 to 6, with April 7 (Sunday) as a working day.

The holiday for Labor Day will be from April 29 to May 1, with the pervious Saturday and Sunday as working days.

The Dragon Boat Festival, which is held across China to pay homage to ancient patriotic poet Qu Yuan, will be from June 10 to 12. The previous Saturday and Sunday will be working days.
The Mid-Autumn Festival will be from Sept 19 to Sept 21. The following Sunday will be a working day.

The National Day lasts for seven days, from Oct 1 to Oct 7. The previous Sunday and the following Saturday will be working days.

Chinese investors buy American aviation service

(Source: AINOnline.com Dec 10, 2013) American International Group has agreed to sell up to a 90-percent stake in International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) to a group of Chinese investors led by Weng Xianding, the chairman of New China Trust Company, AIG announced today. For complete report, log on http://www.ainonline.com