September 2020 Newsletter |
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Maybe by fall 2021, we can travel internationally for leisure again |
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空山新雨后，天气晚来秋。
Rain has just fallen on empty hills,
Autumnal dusk comes with a chill.
Mountain Villa at Autumn Dusk, by Wang Wei (8th Century)
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Autumn has come, and with it, the Mid-Autumn Festival! This harvest-season festival is celebrated much like Thanksgiving in the US: families get together and have a big feast.
This year, Mid-Autumn Festival falls on October 1st, which is also National Day in the PRC, celebrating the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949.
The Republic of China celebrates National Day on October 10th, the anniversary of the 1911 Wuchang Uprising that was the beginning of the end of the Qing Dynasty. The Republic of China was established soon thereafter.
- Chinese Chamber member spotlight: Mid-American Global Ventures
- New Chamber member: Morrison Medical
- News from Chinese Chamber members
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Upcoming Chinese Chamber (in bold) and partner events (in italics):
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Today to 10/1 Online Mid-Autumn Festival and PRC National Day Celebrations (PRC Embassy)
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9/29 Mission Critical: Infrastructure (US Heartland China Association)
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9/30 Doing Business in Mexico (Cleveland Chinese Chamber)
- 10/20 Greater China in the Columbus Business Community
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10/21 How US & China Can Collaborate on Climate Change (USHCA)
- 11/19 Nursing in the US and Greater China in 2020
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11/19 China Business Conference (America-China Society of Indiana)
- 12/10 Pan-Asia Business Forum
Fun fact: On September 28, 1868, construction began in Shanghai on the first domestically-designed and made steamship in China, the Tianji (恬吉号), later renamed the Huiji (慧吉号) by the Guanxu Emperor.
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MidAmerican Global Ventures (MAGV) is a public-private partnership which promotes foreign investment through the United States EB-5 program and other direct investment opportunities. They help businesses and qualified foreign investors fund new ventures, expand operations, and create jobs.
MAGV also offers the following services to companies from around the world looking at investing in the US:
Economic Development and Site Selection
- Objective help for U.S. and international companies with site selection
- Comprehensive incentive negotiations
Investment and Development Assistance
- Identify and develop investment opportunities in the U.S. Midwest
- Support organizations or companies with business & trade missions and market access strategy
Business-to-Business Support
- Match-making support
- Calculated positioning and tactical negotiation support
- Investment trade missions
Market Research and Negotiation Support
- Data-driven market research for various industrial sectors
- Serve as objective and independent advisor and advocate to help negotiate and close successful business transactions
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A panel of OSU alumni described this pedagogical approach to an online audience of about 100 instructors and students of Chinese language instruction. The entire event can be found on Bilibili (in Chinese).
The Performed Culture Approach was developed at OSU and is well known among Chinese and Japanese language educators around the world. The Chinese language program at OSU is highly-regarded in the field, and the Chinese Flagship Program at OSU graduates master's degree holders who can work in Chinese in their chosen profession.
If you are looking for talented Chinese speakers whose native language is English, contact Professor Galal Walker.
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The Greater Columbus Chinese Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome its newest member, Morrison Medical.
Morrison Medical is one of the nation’s oldest manufacturers and suppliers of emergency medical equipment, serving paramedics, first responders, fire and rescue personnel, emergency room personnel and acute care facilities.
Established in 1970, the company specializes in a range of products for patient transport, restraint and immobilization. They also offer PPE such as face masks, face shields, latex-free gloves, disposable gowns and isolation kits.
The Chinese Chamber wishes Morrison Medical a happy 50th anniversary (1970 was 50 years ago?!?) and looks forward to leveraging our networks in Greater China and Greater Columbus to support their continued growth and expansion.
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Hefei Sister City Social Media Takeover
September 14-18, 2020, the Hefei Committee of Greater Columbus Sister Cities International did a "social media takeover" of the GCSCI Facebook page to promote this 32-year old relationship.
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Sister Cities Marathon Exchange 2020
Due to the Pandemic, Greater Columbus Sister Cities International is administering a virtual run in place of its annual marquee Marathon Exchanges.
- This virtual run will take place from Friday, October 24- Sunday, October 26.
- You can choose to participate in a 10k, half or full marathon, and whether you want to do the race in one day or throughout the weekend.
- They just ask that you send photos of your journey to share with partners abroad. Even though we cannot be together, we can get a glimpse of each other's worlds! Photos will be shared on the GCSCI Facebook and webpage.
- This program is open to anyone who wants to participate, including alumni of the marathon exchange program, running club friends and family or anyone who wants to run and support the project.
- There is a small fee of $10 to participate.
To get involved with Columbus' sister city relationships with Hefei 合肥 and Tainan 台南, contact Eric McGraw
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Recent Chinese Chamber Events |
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Commercial Real Estate in Shanghai, Columbus, and Ohio |
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On September 2, 2020, David Goodman and Michael Copella of CBRE shared the current status of the commercial real estate markets in Shanghai and Columbus, respectively, and Brendan Murray of Chinese Chamber member JobsOhio described the state's SiteOhio program, an inventory of qualified, shovel-ready real estate.
Links to a recording of this event, as well as the speakers' slide decks can be found on the Chinese Chamber website.
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Fall Networking: Alumni of Ohio Higher Ed from or working with Greater China |
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On September 22nd, the Greater Columbus and Greater Cleveland Chinese Chambers of Commerce teamed up to host a networking event for people affiliated with Ohio higher education who are either from or working with Greater China.
Over 50 people signed up for this virtual networking event with guest speakers Chamois Williams of Case Western Reserve University, and Phoebe You, Padmini Roy-Dixon, and Angha Childress of the Ohio State University.
Among those who participated were special guests CWRU Alumni Association board member Roger Wei, and OSU alumna Luo Hongliang, R&I Team Lead, Danone China.
In addition to people from OSU and CWRU, alumni and staff from Chinese Chamber member Denison University, Miami University, University of Cincinnati, BGSU, Capital University, Kent State, Cleveland State, Franklin University, and Columbus State signed up, as well.
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Upcoming Chinese Chamber Events |
10/20/20 Greater China in the Columbus Business Community |
The Chinese Chamber is planning an online discussion with a panel of ethnic Chinese business owners in Central Ohio on the afternoon of October 20th.
Stay tuned for details and registration information!
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11/19/20 Nursing in the US and Greater China in 2020 |
The Greater Columbus Chinese Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the US Heartland China Association and Eastern Michigan University to offer the November installment of the USHCA's The Way Forward webinar series.
This distinguished panel will talk about the experiences of nurses during Covid-19, as well as describe fascinating cross-border collaboration in hospital-building and educational exchange.
Our panelists are:
- Dr. Pamela Cipriano, VP, International Council of Nurses; Dean, UVA School of Nursing
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Siew-Lee Grand-Clément, VP, Clinical Operation University of Pittsburgh Medical Center International; UPMC China Chief Nurse and Quality Officer
- Dr. Tsu-Yin Wu, Professor and PhD program director, Eastern Michigan University School of Nursing
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12/10/20 Pan-Asia Business Forum |
This event, brought to you by Chinese Chamber member City of Dublin, is a joint effort of the Japan-America Society of Central Ohio (JASCO) and the Asian Indian American Business Group (AIABG).
Our expert panel will share information about the business environment in and opportunities for working with China, Japan, and India:
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Vinita Mehra, Director, Chinese Chamber member Kegler Brown
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Dave Cook, Partner, Chinese Chamber member Vorys
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Diana Jia, Attorney, Chinese Chamber member Porter Wright, and Chinese Chamber board member
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Michael Bowman, Senior Manager, Chinese Chamber member Schneider Downs
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9/25/20 - 10/1/20 Online Mid-Autumn Festival and PRC National Day Events from the PRC Embassy |
The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Washington, D.C. is launching an online celebration week on its social media platforms from September 25 to October 1 to celebrate the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival and the 71st anniversary of the founding of the PRC.
Join the Chinese Embassy’s week of virtual fun at 7:00 PM EST every day from September 25 to October 1 (there are a couple days left!).
Go to the event page to access the festivities or click below to go directly to their pages for more information.
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9/29/20 Mission Critical: Infrastructure -- US Heartland China Association
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9/30/20 Doing Business in Mexico -- Greater Cleveland Chinese Chamber |
Some Chinese companies have begun to look at manufacturing in Mexico in order to gain/maintain access to the US market.
The Greater Cleveland Chinese Chamber of Commerce has invited experienced attorneys from Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton, LLP to host a series of lectures titled “Doing Business in Mexico.”
The topics will include, General Introduction of Doing Business in Mexico, Mexico Labor and Privacy Laws, Land Transportation and Logistics in Mexico, and Energy Supply Activities in Mexico.
The first webinar in this series will be a general introduction, 2-4pm on Wednesday, September 30th. Details can be found here, and registration here.
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10/21/20 Big Power Responsibility: How the U.S. & China Can Collaborate on Climate Change -- US Heartland China Association
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As the world’s dominant powers, the U.S. and China have a tremendous influence and impact on a global response for climate change. How than they collaborate for the benefit of the world?
In this discussion we will hear from:
- Barbara Finamore, Senior Strategic Director for Asia at the Natural Resources Defense Council
- Fritz Mayer, Dean of the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver
- Professor Sam Zhao, Director of the Center for China-US Cooperation
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11/19/20 Annual China Business Conference -- America-China Society of Indiana |
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While the Pandemic prevented ACSI from hosting an in-person China Business Conference & Annual Gala, they have decided not only to take everything online, but to expand the event like never before.
Companies, Partners, and Speakers are no longer restricted by visas and transportation, allowing greater participation from across the U.S. and China.
If you are not able to participate during the 8am-noon livestream on November 19th, all presentations, panels, and discussions will be recorded for you to access at your convenience.
Additionally, an innovative business-to-business matchmaking system and Virtual Exhibition Booths allows participants to choose a public or private forum to connect with other businesses.
The Columbus Chinese Chamber will have a virtual booth at the Conference, and ACSCI will offer discounted admission for Chinese Chamber members. Stay tuned for details!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Title Sponsor - $4,000 ACSI Member // $5,000 Non-Member
- Unlimited Registrations
- Logo recognition on all event marketing materials
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Large advertisement in program materials and website
- Sponsored Panel/Presentation
- Access to Attendee List
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Live Speaking Opportunities
- Recognition as Event Co-Chair on Website
- “Virtual Exhibition Booth”
- Provides Complimentary Tickets for 6 Indiana/Chinese SMEs
Red Sponsor - $2,000 ACSI Member // $5,000 Non-Member
- Up to 50 Registrations
- Logo recognition on all event marketing materials
- Small advertisement in program materials and website
- Sponsored Panel/Presentation
- Access to Attendee List
- “Virtual Exhibition Booth”
- Provides Complimentary Tickets for 2 Indiana/Chinese SMEs
Blue Sponsor - $800 ACSI Member // $1,000 Non-Member
- Up to 20 Registrations
- Logo recognition on all event marketing materials
- “Virtual Exhibition Booth”
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