Update: The Shanghai Summit announces conference agenda

The Invest in America 2013 (Shanghai) Summit and Exhibition announces its newly updated conference agenda at http://www.InvestAmerica2013.org. The 3rd annual conference in Shanghai will feature over 60 exhibition booths and 20 various forums, panel discussions and presentation as well as VIP networking events.  The 4 day conference is free and open to the general public.  It is the largest EB-5 related investment conference outside the U.S.  Artisan Business Group will have its booth at C019, you are welcome to come by, Mr. Brian Su will offer onsite private one on one consultation with EB-5 sponsors, project developers and regional centers, please set up your appointment in advance at http://shanghaisummit.eventbrite.com.  For more information about the Shanghai Summit, contact Tyler McKay at 217-899-6661.

Notice: China Visa application for the Shanghai Summit exhibitors

US Exhibitor at the 2012 Shanghai Summit

Attention: if you are to exhibit your project at the Investment in America 2013 (Shanghai) Summit and Exhibition March 15-18, you need to apply a business Visa at Chinese Embassy or Chinese Consulate General, please log on http://www.MyChinaVisa.com for further information.

Only one exhibition booth is available, over 60 booths have been taken. Artisan Business Group, Inc., is the exclusive marketing agent for The Invest in America 2013 (Shanghai) Summit and Exhibition, please call Tyler McKay today at 217-899-6661 for details.

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.