2009 North America-China Business Matchmaking Conference
North America, one of the world's most economically vibrant regions, covers United States, No.1 economic power in the world, and Canada, one of G7 members, with a vast land and rich resources. North America has been the key region where Chinese companies develop foreign economic and trade cooperation. In 2008, China-North America trade has reached USD $360 billion.
To promote the all-dimensional, multi-level and wide-reached collaboration among China-based companies and America-Canada-based companies, ¡°2009 North America-China Business Matchmaking Conference¡± is scheduled to take place in the middle June, 2009 in Los Angeles, Chicago and Toronto. The events will be co-organized by Global Alliance of SMEs, US-China Exchange Association, Chicago municipal government, Southern California Association of Commerce, and Toronto Chamber of Commerce.
The primary goal of the conference is to promote the Chinese companies¡¯ international trade, investment and financing cooperation in North America.
The issues related to the conference are as follows:
I. Qualifications
- The members of US-China Exchange Association or the companies recommended by US-China Exchange Association.
- Company¡¯s registered capital is over RMB1 million Yuan.
- Over 35 years old and married;
- Personal assets (deposit, house, stock and bond) are over RMB500,000 Yuan.
- Excellent entry records (Have visited developed countries before).
II. Trip in the US and Canada
Accommodations and transportation of Chinese delegates will be arranged by US-China Exchange Association as follows:
| Date | Activity Schedule |
|---|---|
| June 10 (Wednesday) | Shanghai to Los Angeles |
| June 11 (Thursday) | Morning: Exchange conference between Chinese entrepreneurs and American counterparts Afternoon: to Las Vegas |
| June 12 (Friday) | Las Vegas to Washington D. C. |
| June 13 (Saturday) | Morning: Visit Washington D.C Afternoon: Washington D.C to New York |
| June 14 (Sunday) | New York City Tour |
| June 15 (Monday) | Morning: New York to Chicago Afternoon: Visit Chicago |
| June 16 (Tuesday) | Morning: US -China Business Matchmaking Conference Afternoon: Chicago to Toronto |
| June 17 (Wednesday) | Morning: Exchange conference between Chinese entrepreneurs and Canadian counterparts Afternoon: Toronto City Tour |
| June 18 (Thursday) | Go to Niagara Falls |
| June 19 (Friday) | Toronto to Shanghai |
III. Boots and translator
In the business conference of Chicago, the organizing committee will arrange a stand for every Chinese company, including one table, four chairs, table tag of the company, and a translator.
IV. Registration deadline
For the Chinese companies that are interested in joining the trip, please register at US-China Exchange Association Shanghai Office before April 20, 2009.
