Events

Feb. 11, 2015: Successful Strategies in Today’s China

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Dec 222014
 

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Join Global Indy for lunch at the Indianapolis International Airport for a discussion on the relationship between Indianapolis and China, and learn how we can make our international ties stronger. Connect with us locally, and together we can think globally.

The panel will feature Charlie Cai of Westfield Outdoor, Inc., Russell Menyhart of Taft, Stettinius & Hollister, Harrison Ding of Global Caravan Technologies and Colin Renk of ACSI will serve as the moderator.

Date
Wednesday, February 11, 2015 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Location
Indianapolis Airport Authority
7800 Col H Weir Cook Memorial Dr. Suite 10
Indianapolis, IN 46241

For more information and registration, visit the Indy Chamber website.

Nov. 21, 2014: Where are China and Sino-U.S. Relations Headed?

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Nov 102014
 

China is in a period of great change and uncertainty as it seeks to position itself as a world leader while satisfying an anxious citizenry. The Communist Party under Xi Jinping is undertaking extensive political and economic reform while social pressures mount. Where is China headed, and what does it mean for the United States and U.S. businesses? Russell Menyhart, who served as Political Unit Chief at the U.S. Consulate in Shanghai from 2011-2014, will discuss Sino-U.S. relations and the state of the Chinese society, economy, and politics.

Date November 21, 2014

Time 12:00pm-1:30pm

Location Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
One Indiana Square Suite 3500, Indianapolis

Lunch will be provided. Please inform on RSVP of any dietary restrictions. Seating is very limited.

To RSVP, contact Colin at colin.renk@americachinasociety.org

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Nov. 17-18: 15th Annual U.S. China Trade Conference

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Oct 222014
 

15th Annual U.S.-China Trade Conference
“Reform after a Half Century of Industrialization”
November 17 and 18, 2014
Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park

This one-and-a-half day, highly condensed, comprehensive conference will bring together 25 practitioners in U.S.-China business to discuss a variety of topics in conducting successful cross-border business.   They have lived and worked in both countries, and they regularly travel internationally to identify global trends, ascertain opportunities, and manage business operations.  Many of these executives have worked with U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce for over 15 years and are keen to share their experiences and insights at this exceptional event.

After nearly a half century of industrialization, China is again at a crossroad.  The growth of two of its major pillars, exports and foreign direct investments (FDI), is stagnant.  The real estate market, the main driving force in wealth creation, is experiencing unprecedented challenges.  Many large Chinese companies that have a monopolistic position in China are expanding overseas because of the government’s encouragement and a lack of investment opportunities domestically.  Many of them are now forced to compete in uncharted territories.  With the advent of internet and mobile devices, the aging population, and a new generation that is born in the digital era, China is now a different marketplace from the one that we knew 15 years ago. All of these developments create unknowns, challenges, and opportunities. This conference will strive to isolate these issues and identify the direction for corporations and professionals to stay competitive in the future.

A full agenda with program and speakers can be found on the USCCC website.

ACSI members will receive a discounted registration price. Contact Emily.scott@americachinasociety.org for more information about discounted registration.

 

 

Nov. 7, 2014: China – A Seminar on Business and Cross Cultural Communication

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Sep 222014
 

Join ACSI and the International Center at the Indianapolis Ivy Tech campus on November 7, 2014 for the first event in our new “China – A Seminar on Business and Cross Cultural Communication” series. This seminar will feature speakers from the International Center to cover appropriate etiquette, protocol and cross cultural communication when in China or working with Chinese colleagues.

Mark Van Fleet of Converge Ventures will  share insight on Chinese business experience stemming from his 20 years of service in the U.S. Mark-Van_Fleet photo 2013 Chamber of Commerce serving as the Vice President for Asia, Director of International Business Development, and policy and program leader for China.

Program
8:30am     Breakfast and networking
9:00am     Welcome
9:15am-10:15am    Cross Cultural Communication
10:15am-11:00am  Protocol and Etiquette
11:15am-12:15pm  Business Experience with China
12:15pm-12:30pm  Question and Answer

Location
Indiana Fall Creek Building, Room 210
Ivy Tech Community College
2535 North Capitol Ave.
Indianapolis, Ind.

Cost
$60 per person / $30 for ACSI Members includes materials and continental breakfast

Registration can be found at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/china-a-seminar-on-business-and-cross-cultural-communication-registration-13439751659

Contact Emily Scott at emily.scott@americachinasociety.org for more information.

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Nov. 6, 2014: McGladrey Manufacturing & Distribution Summit

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Oct 102014
 

Join manufacturing and distribution industry leaders as we explore the challenges and opportunities facing Indiana-based companies like yours today. Agenda topics include:MG_Logo_RGB_COLOR_15

  • Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann on the state of the manufacturing industry in Indiana
  • M&A in the middle market: Where things stand and where they may be going
  • Indiana Manufacturers Association policy update
  • Highlights from McGladrey’s 2014 Manufacturing & Distribution Monitor survey

Event details
Thursday, Nov. 6
7:30am-noon

Location
Skyline Club
One American Square
Indianapolis, IN 46282

Cost
Complimentary

Learn more or register now.

 

Nov. 3-4, 2014: Bilingual Student Career Fair

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Jun 042014
 

The Center for Career Opportunities at Purdue University, in coordination with the international student body and America China Society of Indiana (ACSI) is excited to announce the 2nd annual Bilingual Student Career Fair. This is a free event for employers. Please consider joining us on November 3rd and 4th. On November 3rd we will be hosting a networking event from 6-8pm at the Purdue Alumni Center, where students will have the opportunity to meet with recruiters and learn how to better network and market themselves. The career fair will take place on the 4th from 10am-3pm in the France Cordova Recreational Sports Center. Lunch will be provided from 12pm-1pm during the fair. Employers will also have the opportunity to interview students the day after the fair in free interview space provided by our center.

Recruiters looking for candidates with language and technical skills for home country/ international internships or full-time positions from any major should consider attending. Last year we had great results; with both students and employers indicating high levels of satisfaction with their overall experience, and 90% of employers indicating they planned to follow-up with students.

Employers can register at the CCO website (http://purdue-csm.symplicity.com/events/Intl2014). Companies interested in event sponsorship can contact Darshini Render at render@purdue.edu.

Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2014: China Philanthropy Summit

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Oct 062014
 

The Indiana University Research Center for Chinese Politics & Business (RCCPB) and the IUPUI Lilly Family School of Philanthropy will be hosting the China Philanthropy Summit on October 31-November 1.

The Summit brings together over thirty top experts and philanthropists to examine the state of philanthropy in China today and consider how to build on this progress in the future. Scholars from leading U.S. and Chinese universities and institutions will present their latest findings from 13 research projects. Roundtable discussions will feature seasoned American and Chinese philanthropists and the next generation of philanthropic leaders.

Yang Peng, former President of the One Foundation and Holly Chang, Founder and President of the Golden Bridges Foundation, will be the keynote speakers for the summit.

The summit is the highlight event of the three-year “Initiative of Philanthropy in China” funded by the Henry Luce Foundation and the Ford Foundation, jointly carried out by the IU RCCPB and the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.

For more information about the agenda, line up of speakers and registration, visit the conference website.

The event is free and open to the public. Due to limited seating, online registration is required.