United States Heartland China Association (USHCA) is a 501(c)3 bipartisan organization committed to building stronger ties between USHCA Region (20 states located in the USA between the Great Lakes to the Gulf) and the People’s Republic of China. Our focus will be on Trust Building efforts connecting government officials; business leaders; educational and community interests with like minded institutions between the Heartland Region and the People’s Republic of China.
The University of Indianapolis is a private United Methodist Church-affiliated university in Indianapolis, Indiana. It offers Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees. It was founded in 1902 as Indiana Central University and was popularly known as Indiana Central College from 1921 until 1975. In 1986 the name was changed to University of Indianapolis.
https://www.uindy.edu/
Vincennes University has extensive agreements with international universities especially China to create study and research opportunities for students and faculty. This site contains information about international academic exchange programs, transferral programs, and collaborations with agencies. These programs allow a VU student to study at other institutions completing courses that will count toward VU graduation. The programs also allow international students to study at VU either studying English as a second language or completing courses that will count towards their degree at their home campuses.
Industry: Economic Development (经济发展)
The White County Economic Development Organization, Inc. is organized for the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding of economics; matters of public concern; finance; education and training; housing; human relations; science and technology; economic planning and development; and other subjects related to the quality and quantity of economic growth, employment opportunities and education activities and neighborhood assistance.
怀特县经济发展组织旨在加深人们对于经济状况、公众关注事项、财务、教育与培训、住房、人际关系、科技经济规划与发展以及其它与经济增长的质量和数量、就业机会、教育活动和邻里互助相关的主题的认识和了解。
Thank you to the more than 130 individuals and 80 companies and organizations who attended the 2013 Indiana-Zhejiang Investment & Trade Seminar yesterday! Your participation made the event a great success, further strengthening the ties between our two sister states and giving people and businesses the chance to make new friends and explore new opportunities. This seminar was a testament to the ongoing 25+ year sister state relationship between Indiana and the Zhejiang Province.
For a full gallery of photos of yesterday’s event, please visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/americachinasocietyofindiana.
We would especially like to thank our team of volunteer translators, who came from across the state to help:
Translator team: Chen Chen, Lucy Huang, Shang Jiang, Richard Li, Yang Liu, Lois Luo, Min Qi, Shuting Song, Junhui Wang, Jida Xu, Shuping Yu, Yang Zhang, Joanna Zhou, Kyle Zhou
On October 1st, the Hangzhou Public Library opened the “Taste of Indianapolis” display showing visitors aspects of Indianapolis’ culture, sports, and business. The 650 guests who attending the opening ceremony were greeted with life-size cutouts of Colts and Pacer players, photo displays, and video reels highlighting Monument Circle, Eli Lilly, the Indianapolis 500, Bazbeaux pizza and other Indy icons. Members of the Indianapolis-Hangzhou Sister City Committee (IHSCC) were present at the opening of the event to reaffirm cultural, educational, and business connections between the two cities. See this Indy Star article for more information about the event, and check out the City of Indianapolis Flickr page for more photos.
ACSI’s tent at the 2013 Indianapolis Chinese Festival gave visitors a chance to learn about the organization, see a visual representation of Chinese Business presence throughout the state, and try their luck at the Chopstick Challenge. September 21 brought beautiful weather, but heavy winds almost blew our tent away several times. The festival itself featured dozens of performances, delicious Chinese food, and thousands of visitors. ACSI shared the tent with the Asian Learning Center of Indiana and would like the Center’s Lois Luo for all her help in organizing the event.
The 37th Annual Indianapolis International Festival will be held at the State Fair Grounds in Indianapolis on November 22-24, 2013. This event will feature over 50 ethnic and cultural groups with international food selections, gifts, music, and performances.
The Chinese Stilt Walker “Chopstick Man” and the Silk Road Ensemble will be some of the many event features with a Chinese theme. Click here or visit the event’s Facebook page for more information.
The Joint Center for Asian Law Studies presents Legal Profession in China: Development, Troubles and Rethinking with Professor Zhu Jingwen at the IUPUI McKinney School of Law on November 21st. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is encouraged.
Time: 3:30pm
Location: Room 267,Inlow Hall, 530 W. New York Street, Indianapolis, IN
The America China Society of Indiana (ACSI) cordially invites you to the latest installment of the China Business Proficiency Series on November 14 in Columbus! In this edition, our three speakers will examine business opportunities in China from a wide range of perspectives.
Bob Borchelt, Cummins Inc.: “Advanced Manufacturing in China”
Our keynote speaker, who has helped Cummins build and refine multiple factories in China, will discuss just what is possible in terms of advanced manufacturing in today’s China and where the country is headed.
John Fairbanks, Civitas Indiana EB-5 Regional Center: “China and the EB-5 Investment Opportunity”
John will explain the EB-5 “Immigrant Investor” visa and the opportunities it is bringing to central and southern Indiana Indiana through the recently approved Civitas EB-5 Regional Center.
Dave Carini, America China Society of Indiana: “First Steps Into China”
Dave will give a brief introduction of ACSI and then discuss how small and medium-sized businesses can make the most of their initial foray into this new market.
ACSI’s China Business Proficiency Series aims to help Indiana businesses expand their businesses into China, build successful relationships with Chinese companies, and connect with Indiana’s China business community. The quarterly series was started in 2011; past events have included topics such business etiquette, negotiations, network building, and business trips. Events are held throughout the state in cooperation with Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana.
If you are interested in presenting at a future Series event or want to see an event held in your region of Indiana, please contact Dave Carini at dave.carini@americachinasociety.org or 317-646-2920.