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May 26, 2022: Indiana Global Economic Summit

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Mar 072022
 
Join us for the Indiana Global Economic Summit!
May 26 – 29, 2022
Indianapolis

The world is more connected now than ever before. From the COVID-19 pandemic to climate change, it is increasingly evident that big challenges – and opportunities – require global participation.

The first-ever Indiana Global Economic Summit will showcase leading-edge thinking from Indiana, and the world, with a focus on sparking new ideas and shared solutions.

https://www.iges2022.com/ 

May 25, 2022: ACSI Hosts Chinese Sub-National Delegation

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Jun 142022
 

On May 25th, ACSI hosted a Chinese sub-national delegation visiting Indiana for the Global Economic Summit. Executives from Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Shenzhen presented bilateral business opportunities in a private VIP roundtable followed by a public welcome reception hosted by Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath. Representatives from the Chinese Consulate including Consul General Zhao Jian and Commercial Counsellor Hu Yingzhi joined the public reception along with 60 ACSI Members from across the state. Earlier in the day, the delegation toured and visited the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, Eli Lilly & Company, and The Heritage Group.

Apr. 21, 2022: Huzhou Virtual Business Exhibition

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Apr 272022
 

On April 21st, the America China Society of Indiana, in collaboration with the Greater Cleveland and Columbus (OH) Chinese Chambers of Commerce, hosted the 2022 US-China Virtual Business Exhibition: Huzhou City, Zhejiang. With the support of the Huzhou City Commerce Department and Huzhou Tourism Investment & Commercial Exhibition Co., Ltd., eight Huzhou-based companies presented their U.S. business interests to an audience of more than forty business and economic development leaders.

Planning Committee:
America China Society of Indiana
Greater Cleveland Chinese Chamber of Commerce
Greater Columbus Chinese Chamber of Commerce
Huzhou City Commerce Department
Huzhou Tourism Investment & Commercial Exhibition Co., Ltd.

Huzhou Companies Presenting:
Changxing Mingwang Rubber & Plastic Technologies Co., Ltd.
Huzhou Abestcasting Metal Products Co., Ltd.
Huzhou Mingsheng Import & Export Co., Ltd.
Huzhou Mino Daily Chemicals Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Baizhijia Furniture Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang New Insight Material Technology Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Tongchem Industry Group Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Yongyu Home Furnishings Co., Ltd.

Apr. 21, 2022: Huzhou Virtual Business Exhibition

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Apr 122022
 

On April 21st, 2022, ACSI will be co-hosting the Huzhou Virtual Business Exhibition via Zoom. As part of the event, eight companies from Huzhou, China will make short presentations as they seek new business opportunities within the U.S. market. Additionally, American participants will have the opportunity to have their professional contact information incorporated into the event directory which will be distributed after the event.

Huzhou Companies Presenting:
Changxing Mingwang Rubber & Plastic Technologies Co., Ltd.
Huzhou Abestcasting Metal Products Co., Ltd.
Huzhou Mingsheng Import & Export Co., Ltd.
Huzhou Mino Daily Chemicals Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Baizhijia Furniture Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang New Insight Material Technology Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Tongchem Industry Group Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Yongyu Home Furnishings Co., Ltd.

Register: huzhou.eventbrite.com

Mar. 24, 2022: U.S.-China Agriculture SME Showcase

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Dec 082021
 

Is your company a U.S.-based small agriculture business eyeing the Chinese market?
Are you interested in entering the China market but don’t know where to start?
Would you like to learn from top experts the keys to business success in China?

Join the US Heartland China Association and ACSI for the inaugural US-China Agriculture SME Showcase on March 24th, a virtual showcase event accompanied by a virtual exhibit hall with education resources to help Ag SMEs from both the US and China to gain visibility, connections, and business leads. Agriculture SMEs are encouraged to apply to be showcased at the event (for free).

https://usheartlandchina.org/projects-events/agriculture-sme-showcase/

Mar. 10, 2022: Chinese Fashion Retailer, IU Partner on Global Retail Education

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Mar 102022
 

Courtesy: Inside Indiana Business

A nearly-completed distribution center for fashion attire, apparel and beauty products in Whitestown will soon give select students from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business a unique opportunity to learn about global retail and e-commerce. The Center for Education and Research in Retail at IU and online fashion e-retailer SHEIN have entered a partnership to create fellowships for students. The company, which does business in approximately 150 countries, relies on a digital supply chain to control costs and ship quickly.

In an interview with Inside INdiana Business, center director John Talbott said the relationship will provide opportunities to retail-focused students on business beyond U.S. borders.

“When the opportunity to connect with SHEIN evolved over the last six months, it was really interesting to me because I want our kids to have the opportunity to learn about retail not only at the domestic level, but also internationally,” said Talbott.

SHEIN was founded in China, but it now has three operational hubs in Los Angeles, Singapore and Guangzhou.

Talbott says SHEIN relies heavily on social media platforms, like Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat, for marketing to its target audience: female Gen Z’ers.

“SHEIN, in addition to being an international company, has a unique interface in terms of the way students can acquire information about product and then acquire the product itself. And that makes it interesting as well because technology is so important in retail right now and this company is utilizing it in a way that’s different from anyone else,” explained Talbott.

Mark Aitken, vice president of U.S. public affairs for SHEIN, says the partnership stemmed from an initial plan for economists at the Kelley School of Business to conduct an economic impact study once the central Indiana facility becomes operational. From that, the partnership evolved.

“It’s a multifaceted approach that we’re taking to this partnership,” said Aitken. “We’re looking at an initial fellowship… opportunities with the students there to work directly with SHEIN professionals…to give the students a real flavor for what a company like SHEIN is all about, and how we’ve been operating and approaching the larger retail space for us.”

Last April, SHEIN announced plans to establish a 650,000-square-foot distribution center in Whitestown, which will serve as the company’s main hub in the Midwest. However, Aitken tells Inside INdiana Business that plans are already in the works to potentially expand the Boone County facility up to one million square feet.

SHEIN says it plans to employ about 850 workers at the site by the end of 2022.

“As you start looking at just really what those opportunities are especially with working with a company like ours, it’s clear that over the coming years we’ll have a lot of opportunities there in the region,” said Aitken.

Aitken says the construction of the warehouse is complete and now crews are adding storage racks and other equipment needed for the movement of product. SHEIN expects to be operational in the third quarter of this year.

In terms of educational opportunities, Aitken says the company this week posted internship opportunities to examine the company’s environmental, sustainability and government sector.

“ESG is a very topical issue and has been for quite some time. Understanding how that fits into an operation like SHEIN will be critical,” said Aitken, who adds it provides a critical learning opportunity for students.

Jan. 30, 2022: ACSI Releases 2021 Year in Review

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Jan 302022
 

After the tumultuous 2020, it’s hard to say that 2021 was a return to normal, but
business never sleeps and neither do we. From our comprehensive monthly
Indiana-China Updates, content-focused webinars and largest & most in-depth
Business Conference in our history, we made it our mission to provide the latest
guidance, objective advice and best practices to help Hoosier and Chinese
companies make sense of this new normal. And it’s paid dividends.

Year in Review 2021