Just like many Chinese investors who have strong interests in investing in real estate projects, Chinese commercial real estate developers and investors are also searching for bargains in the U.S. New World Hotel Group, a Chinese real estate development company based in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, has recently acquired the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Los Angeles for an estimated $90 million. The 451-room hotel was recently transformed through a $30 million renovation, according to John Strauss, managing director of Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels, which brokered the transaction. The Sheraton Universal’s sale to Shenzhen represents the second purchase in LA area for the developer, which bought the 469-room Los Angeles Marriott Downtown in 2011 for an estimated $60 million. In year of 2011, Artisan Business Group, Inc., will be hosting two delegations of Chinese commercial real estate developers in April and May, meetings and visits are under scheduling for the groups in Chicago. For more information about marketing real estate projects to Chinese investors, contact us today.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
EB-5 Regional Centers Showcase Projects to Chinese Investors at Invest in America 2011 (Guangzhou) Summit
Invest in America 2011 (Guangzhou) Summit - Immigration and Investment Opportunities is the largest American investment conference and exhibition in China and will take place March 19-20, 2011 in the most prosperous region in China . With instant access to major Chinese media and nationwide business network by Wailian Overseas Consulting Group, the Summit will attract large crowds of interested investors and business executives who are eager to learn more about your EB-5 regional center investment and business opportunities. The event encourages and welcomes U.S. EB-5 regional centers, investment project developers, real estate brokerage firms, franchises, PE and VC companies, financial services, attorneys, CPAs, international trade agencies, government officials, and colleges to participate in exhibition and presentations. The exhibition will take place at the five-star Guangzhou Grand Hyatt hotel with a large exhibition venue and excellent amenities. In addition to individual booth space in the exhibition hall, exhibitors will have opportunities to present project seminars directly to the Chinese public. There are total 68 standard exhibition booths and 60 booths are available for both US companies. Hurry up to reserve your own space at http://www.InvestAmerica2011.org
Wailian Overseas Consulting Group is a Chinese government licensed immigration company specializing in the consulting service for the EB-5 investor visa program, known for its professionalism and integrity. Wailian Group was established with the approval of the Chinese Ministry of Public Security. It has expanded to employ over 200 people in 20 branch offices across the globe. Wailian representative offices can be found in large cities in China such as Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Suzhou, Qingdao and Chengdu. Wailian Group is one of the largest EB-5 program consulting and marketing firms in China and has involved in marketing over 20 EB-5 projects to Chinese investors over the past few years.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Invest in America 2011 (Guangzhou) Summit opens registration to EB-5 regional centers and other investment opportunities
Invest in America 2011 (Guangzhou) Summit - Immigration and Investment Opportunities is the largest American investment conference and exhibition in China and will take place March 19-20, 2011 in the most prosperous region in China . With instant access to major Chinese media and nationwide business network by Wailian Overseas Consulting Group, the Summit will attract large crowds of interested investors and business executives who are eager to learn more about your EB-5 regional center investment and business opportunities. The event encourages and welcomes U.S. EB-5 regional centers, investment project developers, real estate brokerage firms, franchises, PE and VC companies, financial services, attorneys, CPAs, international trade agencies, government officials, and colleges to participate in exhibition and presentations. The exhibition will take place at the five-star Guangzhou Grand Hyatt hotel with a large exhibition venue and excellent amenities. In addition to individual booth space in the exhibition hall, exhibitors will have opportunities to present project seminars directly to the Chinese public. There are total 68 standard exhibition booths and 60 booths are available for both US companies. Hurry up to reserve your own space at http://www.InvestAmerica2011.org
Wailian Overseas Consulting Group is a Chinese government licensed immigration company specializing in the consulting service for the EB-5 investor visa program, known for its professionalism and integrity. Wailian Group was established with the approval of the Chinese Ministry of Public Security. It has expanded to employ over 200 people in 20 branch offices across the globe. Wailian representative offices can be found in large cities in China such as Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Suzhou, Qingdao and Chengdu. Wailian Group is one of the largest EB-5 program consulting and marketing firms in China and has involved in marketing over 20 EB-5 projects to Chinese investors over the past few years.
China-based Pharmaceutical Company Seeking M&A Targets
A China-based pharmaceutical company is seeking candidate companies for M&A purpose. With over 2,000 employees, this Chinese company is well-established in the China market and has over 3,000 hospitals as its end-customers. It is interested in target companies that produce pharmaceuticals in the following areas: orthopaedics, oncology, cardiovascular, gastroenterology, neurology, hepatology, and gynaecology. It will also want to consider companies that possess advanced technologies in Sustained Release Microsphere Depot Systems or liposome Drug Delivery Systems. The latest annual revenue of the candidate should not exceed approximately US$ 100 million, and its key products should have passed regulatory certifications in its main markets. Private companies will be preferred over public companies as candidates. The Chinese company will prefer to acquire a majority stake, and may settle as a minority shareholder in case of very attractive candidates.
If you are a potential candidate company, contact us today.
If you are a potential candidate company, contact us today.
China-based Company Seeking to Invest in Shale Oil/Gas
A potential purchaser is seeking to invest in companies that possess resources or technology for exploration or mining of shale gas or shale oil. Priority consideration will be given to candidate companies that have good technologies for mining of shale gas, coal bed methane, or coal seam gas. In the candidate company, this potential purchaser will want to acquire a substantial stake, which may or may not be the majority interest. The deal size would ideally be between US$ 5 million -- US$ 150 million, and the total investment may come from a consortium when the actual size nears the higher end. This potential purchaser is a non-state owned oilfield service company based in China.
If you are a potential candidate company, contact us today.
If you are a potential candidate company, contact us today.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
China-based Company Seeking M&A Targets in the Dairy Sector
A China-based company is seeking M&A candidates in the dairy sector, including dairy farms and producers of processed dairy products (e.g. milk powder). The candidate company should have direct access to, or own, well-managed diary farms, and should possess strong brand or substantial share in the local market. The maximum deal size will be about US$ 75 million. The potential buyer may prefer candidate companies with production bases in countries that have strong traditions in dairy farming. This potential buyer has been running successful operations in software services, and will enter the dairy sector by building alliance with a well-established dairy supplier in China.
If you are a potential candidate company, please feel free to contact us.
If you are a potential candidate company, please feel free to contact us.
Alternative Capital: EB-5 Opportunity, a New Frontier for Financial Industry - Regional Center Development and Investors Procurement One Day Seminar
Date/Location: January 25, 2011, New York City
Registration: http://eb5fund.eventbrite.com
Background: The federal EB-5 Regional Center Immigrant Investors Program has been becoming very popular in past five years amongst commercial real estate, manufacturing, and financial industries due to the economic downtown. Currently there are over 130 approved EB-5 regional centers nationwide, there are nearly 190 more applications pending. The program has provided alternative funding sources for many large investment projects that lack of sufficient capital. China and other Asian nations have been a leading market for EB-5 program. Almost 2000 EB-5 visas were issued to Chinese investors FFY2009. As a professional involved in financial business, real estate or any other investment fields, you should learn first hand about the investor trends and find out everything you must know in the ever-changing and challenging marketplace. You will have a rare opportunity to hear about every aspect of China migration trade and business; and find out why Chinese investors are demanding EB-5 investor visas. Mr. Su will share his insights and knowledge about the EB-5 program with you at the seminar. You will also have a great opportunity to meet and interact with our VIP speakers and audiences from all over the country! Agenda is available upon request.
Registration: http://eb5fund.eventbrite.com
Background: The federal EB-5 Regional Center Immigrant Investors Program has been becoming very popular in past five years amongst commercial real estate, manufacturing, and financial industries due to the economic downtown. Currently there are over 130 approved EB-5 regional centers nationwide, there are nearly 190 more applications pending. The program has provided alternative funding sources for many large investment projects that lack of sufficient capital. China and other Asian nations have been a leading market for EB-5 program. Almost 2000 EB-5 visas were issued to Chinese investors FFY2009. As a professional involved in financial business, real estate or any other investment fields, you should learn first hand about the investor trends and find out everything you must know in the ever-changing and challenging marketplace. You will have a rare opportunity to hear about every aspect of China migration trade and business; and find out why Chinese investors are demanding EB-5 investor visas. Mr. Su will share his insights and knowledge about the EB-5 program with you at the seminar. You will also have a great opportunity to meet and interact with our VIP speakers and audiences from all over the country! Agenda is available upon request.
Workshop Host and Speaker:
Brian Su, CEO & President
Artisan Business Group, Inc.
Mr. Su is a leading expert and advisor on EB-5 marketing in Asia and China. He operates the EB-5 China Marketing and Field Support Center, he is also the president of EB-5 China Market Council. Mr. Su has successfully introduced over a dozen of EB-5 regional center investment projects to China this year, and nearly 5000 job creations commitment has been resulted due to his efforts. Mr. Su has been interviewed by China Daily, Financial Times, South Morning China Post, Reuters News, News Week and other major media. He runs a popular EB-5 blog at http://eb5newsblog.org. Come, mingle and talk with Mr. Su to find out how you can better position your investment projects in the marketplace and effectively secure international finance and funding from foreign investors; share your thoughts and discuss your issues with Mr. Su one-on-one in New York City. Mr. Su is a member of the Association to Invest in the USA (IIUSA). He received his MPA degree from the University of Illinois at Springfield in 1996. Topics: EB-5 Project Promotion in China/Asia, Investors Procurement.Featured Guest Speakers (Tentative):
Mr. Kevin Wright, President
Wright Johnson, LLC
Mr. Wright is considered one of the foremost experts on the EB-5 Immigration Visa program. As an accomplished researcher, analyst and professional author, Kevin has assisted many entrepreneurs in receiving Regional Center designation and subsequent approval of the specific projects that are developed and put into operation through the Regional Center mechanism. As an IMPLAN software specialist, Kevin has authored numerous econometric analysis, in many divergent industries, that demonstrate the employment and economic impacts of these various projects to the USCIS. The Regional Center application process requires Kevin to have an expertise in business plan writing, private placement composition, econometric analysis, complexities of government reporting requirements all coupled with the “hands on” experience necessary to successfully work within this highly specialized industry. Wright Johnson LLC has filed over 20 regional center applications with USCIS with a 100% success rate in the client receiving Regional Center designation. Topics: EB-5 Regional Center Planning, Formation, Project Development & Job Creation Requirements
Mr. Lu Sun, Vice President
MasLink Group, China
Mr. Sun is a former financial advisor with Citi Smith Barney and Edward Jones; he is highly experienced and knowledgeable in EB-5 project selection and marketing. He offers frequent workshops to Chinese high net worth individuals on asset management and investment. Mr. Sun is a Beijing native and graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago. He is responsbile for the company's US business division. Mr. Lu spent average eight months a year in China promoting EB-5 regional center projects to Chinese investors.MasLink Group is a licensed and bonded migration consulting firm headquartered in Beijing, with offices in major Chinese cities such as Shanghai, Hangzhou, Chongqing. The firm organized the US Immigration and Investment (Beijing) Forum 2009 where over 30 US investment projects were showcased for the first time Chinese investors. Topics: Understanding Investors Characteristics and EB-5 Project Structure
Mr. Walter Huang, Managing Director
Heracles Investment Corp.
Mr. Huang has a number of years private equity investment and investment banking experience, especially has strong expertise in investing in Chinese companies and taking Chinese companies public in North American stock markets. He led the whole process of the public listing of China Wind Power International Corp. Prior to founding Heracles, Walter Huang was the co-founder and Executive Vice President of a private equity investment firm based in Newport Beach, California. Mr. Huang has years experience in investing in such industries as Internet, telecommunication, media, high-tech, consumer products, renewable energy and clean tech. He also involved in the investment in entertainment (movie and TV) and sports industries. He led the effort of a consortium consisting of five US and Chinese companies to build the largest theme park in Beijing with an investment of over a billion dollar. Prior to being a private equity investor and merchant banker, Mr. Huang worked in several U.S. and Chinese companies including State Farm Insurance Companies and Morningstar Inc. He is a recipient of the 2010 Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Award in acknowledgment of his accomplishments and extraordinary contributions to economic development and exceptional leadership and commitment to making a difference in their communities and the society at large. Topics: Utilzing Foreign Immigrant Investment to Fund US ProjectsMs. Julia Park, Immigration Attorney
Law Offices of Julia Park, LLC
Ms. Park is the Principal Attorney of Law Offices of Julia Park, LLC, with offices in New York City and Englewood, New Jersey. She is also Of Counsel to Levitt & Needleman, PC, a 30-year immigration law firm located in New York City. Ms. Park provides immigration legal services to businesses and individuals in the Greater New York area. Ms. Park’s immigration practice has a strong EB-5 focus and she is a frequent speaker on the topic. Most recently she spoke at the AREAA (Asian Real Estate Association of America) New York Chapter meeting on the Nuts & Bolts of the EB-5 Investment Visa (September 2010) and the HSBC EB-5 International Business Opportunities Seminar (November 2010). Ms. Park has been invited by a major international bank to serve as its outside immigration advisor to its new EB-5 Service Team which will be announced in the first quarter of 2011. The new team will be servicing the bank’s select group of private banking clients in Asia who are interested in the EB-5 program. Before founding her own firm, Ms. Park was a corporate attorney at Cravath, Swaine & Moore, LLP in New York City where she represented JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs in registered and 144A securities offerings, including convertible and investment grade debt offerings. Ms. Park also advised foreign clients on US registration issues and interacted with regulatory agencies including FINRA and NYSE on behalf of clients. Ms. Park received her JD from Boston College Law School, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif; her MA from the Graduate School of Interpretation & Translation, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Seoul, Korea; and her BA from Sogang University, cum laude, also in Seoul, Korea. Topics: USCIS Immigration Law, EB-5 Legal Issues and Korean Market UpdateVIP Guests from China (Tentative)
Mr. Jason Lee, CEO & President
MasLink Group is a licensed and bonded EB-5 migration broker headquartered in Beijing.
Ms. Gillian Shuang, Managing Director
PKF Beijing is a leading accounting firm that verifies EB-5 investors source of funding.
Workshop Venue: NYC Seminar and Conference Center, 71 West 23rd Street, NYC. Tel: (646) 336-4455. The Center is located in Manhattan's exciting Chelsea district, a safe neighborhood near major subway lines, Penn Station and several fine hotels. For subway, parking and hotel information, please visit NYCSCC website's "Visiting" page.
For more information and registration online, visit http://eb5fund.eventbrite.com
2011 - A Fruitful Year for Artisan Business Group and EB-5 Clients
2010 has been a fantastic year for the team of Artisan Business Group and our EB-5 clients. Many EB-5 regional centers, EB-5 project sponsors, immigration law firms and EB-5 consulting firms have utilized our EB-5 China market entry expertise and EB-5 China Marketing and Field Support Center services for their China efforts. Our field staff in China have provided professional supports to clients in real estate and investment exhibitions and road shows.
ABG China managing partner Melody Chen has personally taken many EB-5 regional center clients and immigration attorneys to meet with licensed migration agencies around China. We are very proud that we have been able to secure various marketing contracts with Chinese migration agencies for our Regional Center clients which resulted thousands of job creation commitments. We are very excited to report that some of our client projects are the best selling projects in Chinese market. Our team wants to extend appreciations to all EB-5 Regional Center clients and many pending Regional Centers around the country, especially to Los Angeles Regional Center (American Dream Fund), Idaho State Regional Center, Cleveland International Fund, Florida Gold Coast Regional Center, East Bay Regional Center, California Energy Investment Center, Northern California Regional Center, the State of Vermont Regional Center, Florida Palm Coast Regional Center, Twin Development Regional Center, etc., and our partners in China, Korea, India, Pakistan, Vietnam and other regions in Asia, we look forward to working with many more good projects in the year of 2011.
In 2010, we have also successfully hosted two EB-5 investors procurement seminars in Chicago, and we will continue to take the educational workshops to New York City, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Orlando, San Francisco, Chicago and possible other cities. For more information about our EB-5 services and programs and how we can help you develop EB-5 regional center projects in 2011, please contact Brian Su or log on http://www.ArtisanBusinessGroup.com.
ABG China managing partner Melody Chen has personally taken many EB-5 regional center clients and immigration attorneys to meet with licensed migration agencies around China. We are very proud that we have been able to secure various marketing contracts with Chinese migration agencies for our Regional Center clients which resulted thousands of job creation commitments. We are very excited to report that some of our client projects are the best selling projects in Chinese market. Our team wants to extend appreciations to all EB-5 Regional Center clients and many pending Regional Centers around the country, especially to Los Angeles Regional Center (American Dream Fund), Idaho State Regional Center, Cleveland International Fund, Florida Gold Coast Regional Center, East Bay Regional Center, California Energy Investment Center, Northern California Regional Center, the State of Vermont Regional Center, Florida Palm Coast Regional Center, Twin Development Regional Center, etc., and our partners in China, Korea, India, Pakistan, Vietnam and other regions in Asia, we look forward to working with many more good projects in the year of 2011.
In 2010, we have also successfully hosted two EB-5 investors procurement seminars in Chicago, and we will continue to take the educational workshops to New York City, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Orlando, San Francisco, Chicago and possible other cities. For more information about our EB-5 services and programs and how we can help you develop EB-5 regional center projects in 2011, please contact Brian Su or log on http://www.ArtisanBusinessGroup.com.
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